High definition you can hold in your hand!
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Add high definition excitement to all your home videos with SANYO's revolutionary HD1. This unbelievably compact digital media camera features the very latest image processing technology to help you capture true 720p high-definition video as well as beautiful still photos that will startle you with their crispness and detail.
A true HDTV camera with a truly stunning, compact design!
The person who coined the phrase Good things come in small packages must have had SANYO's extraordinary HD1 in mind. This totally tapeless digital media camera gives you the ability to create your own high definition home videos and super-high quality digital still photos. It also features an ergonomic, museum-caliber design that is every bit as visually stunning as its high resolution video and still images.
Fitting snuggly in the palm of your hand, the HD1 looks sleek and unassuming. Inside you'll find a wealth of cutting edge imager processing technology and features, all in an intuitively engineered to make using and enjoying this versatile, high performance digital media camera easier than you ever imagined.
720p HD video scanning (1280 x 780 progressive)
Advanced MPEG-4 compression technology
Super-fast 9Mbs frame rate
2.2 inch OLED screen
5.36-megapixel sensor
10x Optical Zoom Lens
Sanyo high capacity rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Built-in image stabilization
Super Fast Start-Up (begin recording in as little as 1.7 seconds)
SD Memory Card Compatibility (cards sold separately)
Convenient Menu-Based Navigation
Pre-Set Shooting Modes & Filters
CD-Like Stereo Audio
Effortless PC Connectivity
Versatile Image Management & Manipulation Software
PictBridge & Exif Print Compatible
1280 x 780 progressive HD video scanning
Thanks to highly efficient MPEG-4 technology, the HD1 is able to create high definition video clips with nearly 1,000,000 pixels of resolution (in HD-SHQ/HQ modes). These are richly detailed images that will display beautifully on any high-definition TV. Choose from six different video resolution modes from high-definition to standard definition and including web camera resolution (and five different resolution levels for your still photos!), depending on how your images will be used.
Advanced MPEG-4 technology
The HD1 utilizes an advanced MPEG-4 recording format. This global multimedia standard delivers exceptional video clarity and detail in an unbelievably portable configuration. What's more, because MPEG-4 is exceptionally efficient in the way it records digital information, higher quality videos and stills can be saved in smaller files. This makes it possible to store longer, HD-quality video clips on your SD memory cards (optional).
Super-fast 9Mbs frame rate
In addition to utilizing MPEG-4 processing, SANYO's HD1 features an accelerated frame rate in the HD-SHQ mode that is more than four times faster than earlier digital digital media cameras. Transmitting data at 9-megabits per seconds ensures that camera and subject motion are smooth and natural, without image lag or distortion essential for high-definition videos.
New OLED screen: brighter & sharper than ever!
You don't have to watch your video clips on a bigscreen TV or download them to a PC (which is incredibly easy!) to enjoy the HD1's breathtaking image quality. Its flip-out screen uses advanced organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology that offers a brighter picture, with a much wider range of color than conventional LCD screens. OLED technology, which draws less power, is self-illuminating and requires no backlight to function. This means that it offers a virtually infinite contrast range and is easy to see, even in direct sun light.
Built-In Image Stabilization
High definition can't hide shaky or erratic camera movement. That's why SANYO's HD1 comes with a sophisticated electronic image stabilizer. Using a specially developed algorithm, the HD1 automatically compensates for distracting up-and-down or side-to-side camera movement, helping to keep your subject steady and easy to follow. This handy feature operates in both wide-angle and telephoto modes, giving every shot a solid, professional-looking feel.
Sleek, ergonomic design
On or off, the HD1 is a true work of art. Ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, all video and still functions can be easily accessed with the thumb of the hand used to hold the camera. Aside from making everything much simpler and easier to use, this 'one-thumb' interface lets you more fully enjoy-and be a part of-each precious moment you record.
Simultaneous video/still recording
To video or not to video? If you're ever wondered which camera to grab when that special photo op presents itself, SANYO's HD1 is for you. Imagine being able to snap a brilliant 5.1-megapixel still image that you happen to notice while recording in video mode! That once-in-a-lifetime shot will never get away again! (NOTE: if still images are taken in any of three highest resolutions, video clip recording is momentarily interrupted and continues after image is captured.)
Convenient docking station
One of the more frustrating aspects of working with any digital media camera is juggling all the wires and connections necessary when you want to use it with external components for viewing or to download files. SANYO's HD1 streamlines the whole process with an innovative docking station that provides an instant USB/AV (component or S-video) connection to a TV or PC. The HD1 even recharges its internal battery when nested in the docking station.
