Sanyo Xacti VPC E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera Blue

Stop fussing with bulky underwater housing. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Waterproof Digital CameraCorder captures both high-resolution 8-megapixel digital still photos and high quality video underwater. It is pocket-sized, so it’s perfect for the beach or on the ski slopes. This unique CameraCorder also offers face detection for both still photos and video and is designed to easily upload video to social networking websites such as YouTube and portable digital media players such as the iPod Video.
Full motion video up to 1.25 hours on an SD card and up to 10 hours on an 8 GB SDHC card (TV-HQ mode) Face detection - up to 12 faces for still photos and 6 faces for video Ergonomic design for single-handed operation Uses SD/SDHC memory card Simultaneous still image capture while shooting video Underwater mode for better color in underwater photos and video Digital Image stabilizer Full-range digital stereo recording In-camera editing MPEG4 video files can be directly imported into iTunes and transferred to video-capable iPod, and other portable digital media players Web-mode for simple sharing to Web sites such as YouTube and portable media players such as the iPod video Super fast start-up @ approx 1.7 seconds Taking navigation for first-time users Simple or sophisticated menu options Sequential photos up to 10 photos@ 5fps Connectivity to TV, VCR, DVD Recorder and/or PC Includes Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 for movie editing and DVD authoring Lightweight (258 grams/9.03 ounces including battery and SD card) Lithium-ion battery and charger
Sanyo Xacti VP-E2 Digital Camcorder & 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue)
This is an amazing camcorder as well as a camera. Two in one. No more taking a camera and a Camcorder. Easy to use, just has lots of options that you need to take the time to read, but after that, watch out. Videos and Photos—all in one. Easy to download onto your computer as well as share with other friends and family. And it’s small. Fits right in your purse or pocket for men :D. The only thing I would suggest if you are using it all day, is to have a back up battery for it. Ours ran out and I didn’t have a backup and was disappointed. Other than that, it’s worth buying this product.
We bought this camera specially for our vacation, it was a cruise in the Carribean, we wanted to have some video from whale watching in Samana and underwater swimming on coral reefs. The first day was OK, but on the second day all lense got covered with water from inside, we couldn’t picture anything for future memories, we were very upset - it was just the beginning of our cruise. Whatever video clips we had a chance to take during our first day came out nice, maybe the brand itself is OK, but it was our bad luck with that specific item.
Product looks pretty cool with an affordable price. My major interest about this product is the waterproof feature. Beside, the operation is very very simple.
The thing I don’t like much about this camera is the battery slot where the battery lock locates in a position that makes it difficult to remove the battery. Also, inserting battery to an incorrect position can be done which actually does not cause any damage but it needs to reopen and reinsert it again.
Image and video captures are great for home users. The great thing is now I am no more worry about taking pictures in the beach, under the rain, and/or swimming pool. P.S. I like the color too, it makes the camera looks much better.
Excellent Little Video Camera - Depending on Your Needs
I just purchased the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 and I have to say, I’m very impressed. I bought it as an Amazon open box warehouse deal which made it even better.
First, let me talk about my experience with video cameras.
I have owned a couple, starting with the 8mm format back in the late 1980’s and then moving to digital-8 later on.
I liked taking video, but hated schlepping around a camera, so therefore, I didn’t use them. Also, editing together video was a pain, having to go through a tape sequentially to import the video.
A friend of mine found the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 and I was intrigued. It was small, portable and waterproof. It looked to be a fun little camera.
I’ve been taking some experimental videos testing the camera and here are my conclusions.
MY NEEDS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Lightweight and easy to carry around - Something small enough to fit in a pocket and not be a complete drag to carry around, to the point that I would dread it
- Mac compatible (this was a deal breaker)
- Easy to use
- Good quality video. I have HD TVs and Blu-Ray, but realized that my videos would not be Hollywood epics. I wanted quality that was good enough for “video snapshots,” small fun videos
PROS:
- This camera is lightweight - not a pain to carry around
- Mac compatible!!!!! Not one problem in using it with iMove and iPhoto!
- MP4’s much easier to grab and use! So much better than tape!
- Very nice quality when shot at the maximum quality setting. Probably not as great as some expensive cameras but I’m quite frankly, for the fun videos I shoot, the quality is really quite excellent, as an MP4.
- Good sound
- Easy to use
SOME SIDE COMMENTS
- I have put MP4 clips on my Mac, and then copied them over to our PlayStation 3 (using Nullriver media server on the Mac) and we watch clips on our TV. Talk about ease of use! This has been FANTASTIC!
- While I was not shopping for a waterproof camera, I have to admit that I’m looking forward to trying this little guy out in the water. Plus the benefit of being able to be in the rain with it, and not having to worry about water!
NOT PRO AND NOT CON
- The still photos taken with the Xacti are OK. Not as good as our still cameras (we have quite good still cameras). We might also be really picky about our still photos. I know someone else who has the Xacti and likes the quality of the still photos. This is where taste comes into it.
- The Xacti is so small that I could easily fit it into my bag with my other camera, so not a big deal
- Having said all that, depending on the situation, and how important the still photos would be to me, I could easily see myself just using the Xacti, in those cases, though I would still prefer the quality of my regular digital camera.
CONS:
- Low light effects the quality. The videos can be grainy in low light. This is not that big an issue for me, because I’m just taking fun little videos, so I’m fine with it. I think it’s acceptable.
SUMMARY
This little camera is a keeper! I would not hesitate to recommend it. My only advice is to think about what your needs and requirements are, and make your decision based on that.
Good for the money
This is a good little camera for the price. The picture quality is fair on video and pretty decent for stills. I like it’s compact size and the ability to take stills and video easily with one unit. The controls are a bit awkward in your hand, but do-able. I bought this for a trip to Disney and it was super easy to tote around and use. I can’t attest to it’s longevity as I’ve only had it for about a month. I bought a 16gb card that held a weeks worth of video and stills with room to spare. The battery life is not bad. By the end of the day it was exhausted though. Save your video review for when the action is over. With a bit more practice I think I could improve some of that video quality by simply shooting in the appropriate mode. I shot almost solely in Auto without thinking. Recommended for simple everyday memory capture.
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