Concord, ON, September 9, 2008 – SANYO Canada has released the SANYO Xacti HD1010, an eagerly anticipated next generation HD 1080p CameraCorder™ to the company’s first high-definition, broadcast quality 1080i HD1000. Second generation improvements include “Face Detection” technology for both video and stills, a slow motion video mode and 7-frames per second (fps) sequential shooting at 4 megapixel resolution.
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“This compact and easy-to-use CameraCorder is full of sophisticated features, all housed in a lightweight, easy-to-hold body,” says Bryan Asa, General Manager, Digital Imaging, Sanyo Canada. “As in all of our Xacti line, the HD1010 is designed for single hand operation with “one thumb” control of all key functions and can be easily held for extended periods of time without arm fatigue.”
Lightweight at 9.9 ounces (280.6 grams), including battery and SD/SDHC card, the HD1010 uses advanced Full HD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression, enabling about 87 minutes of full high-definition (1920 X 1080) video on an 8GB SDHC memory card (sold separately). Incorporating the latest CMOS sensor, the HD1010 captures four megapixel still images, and sports a 10X optical zoom all-glass HD lens. Loaded with an innovative image stabilizer for both video and stills, the HD1010 is HDMI compatible through its docking station (HDMI cable sold separately) that also easily recharges the battery and uploads video and images.
The SANYO Xacti HD1010 is available in early September, 2008 for an MSRP of $899.99 (*1) at Canadian retailers including Centre HiFi, L.L. Lozeau, 2001 Audio Video, Bay Bloor Radio, Brentview Electronics, Henry’s, TeleCity Electronics, Advance Electronics, Audio Warehouse, Krazy Kiley’s, PA Soundworks, The Camera Place, A&B Sound, NCIX, Best Buy Online and Dell.ca.
SANYO Canada, established in 1958, is based in Concord, Ontario (a business suburb north of Toronto). Founded in 1947 in Osaka, Japan, SANYO, which stands for “three oceans,” has $22 billion worldwide in sales. The company provides a full range of SANYO consumer and industrial products including audio and video, digital cameras, wireless communication, LCD projectors and monitors, security video, air conditioning and home appliance products. SANYO is also the world’s largest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries. Its environmental focus includes solar energy panel products, non-fluorocarbon refrigeration, and electric vehicle power solutions (for the Ford Escape Hybrid and Honda Accord). It is also a major manufacturer of lab equipment and C02 incubators. Visit www.sanyo.ca for more information.
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FACE DETECTION/FACE CHASER TECHNOLOGY
The latest in digital still photography, Face Detection and Face Chaser technology actually monitor the subject's face and adjust brightness and focus to clear photos. This technology can be used to recognize up to 12 faces at a time in both video and still photos.
SLOW-MOTION VIDEO MODE
For high speed sports videos and many other fast-action video projects, the HD1010 can record video at 300 frames-per-second (*2) to produce smooth, super slow-motion 60fps video playback.
7 FRAMES-PER-SECOND SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING
Shoot digital still images like the pros with up to seven photos in a single second. Ideal for special effects or action photography.
SMALL AND LIGHT FULL HD CAMCORDER
The HD1010 weighs only 9.9 ounces (280.6 grams), with battery and SD card. It incorporates advanced MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression, enabling up to approximately 87 minutes of Full HD (1920 x 1080) video recording on an 8GB SDHC memory card (sold separately).
WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE MODE
Wide Dynamic Range Mode allows improved images in varying degrees of light and shade.
FOUR MEGAPIXEL DIGITAL IMAGES
The Xacti HD1010 enables simultaneous shooting of 4-megapixel still images and HD movie clips, with a simple press of the shutter button during the recording of a video clip. Users need never miss another precious photo opportunity. (Depending on the mode used to take still images, simultaneous video clip shooting may be interrupted. While shooting video clips, using the digital image stabilizer may change the angle of view for still images.)
COMFORTABLE, ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The HD1010 is designed for easy, one-handed operation with "one thumb" operation of all key functions. The camcorder is comfortable to hold, even for extended periods.
FULL 1080i HD SENSOR
Incorporating the latest high-definition CMOS sensor, the SANYO Xacti HD1010 captures full 1080i high-definition video (1920x1080) at 60 frames-per-second. Designed to record the rich and vibrant colors of real life, the HD1010 also captures subtle tones to provide natural-looking images. SANYO's latest high- speed image processing engine capably handles the high capacity demands of Full HD data. Signal processing has been optimized for gamma correction and noise reduction, improving lens color-sensitivity and image quality when filming in darker locations. In addition, the video codec algorithm has been adjusted from 12 to 14 Mbps to allow more data per second, for improved imaging.
10X OPTICAL HD ZOOM LENS
At the front of the HD1010 is a commanding 10x all-glass HD lens. The camcorder's fast f/1.8-2.5 lens is capable of allowing almost four times more light through to assist in lower light situations. Consisting of eight groups and eleven total lenses with a built-in neutral density filter, the HD1010's lens provides a spectacular field-of-view with a 38-380 mm range (35 mm equivalent).
IMAGE STABILIZATION
High-definition can't hide shaky or erratic camera movement. So, SANYO's HD1010 comes with a sophisticated image stabilizer for both stills and video. This handy feature operates in both wide-angle and telephoto modes, giving every shot a solid, professional-looking feel. Image stabilization allows for clear pictures of the subject even when moving or rotation occurs.
LARGE 2.7 INCH WIDESCREEN DISPLAY
The HD1010 features a large 2.7 inch widescreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on axis, allowing users to take great video or still images even from difficult-to- view positions, which is especially useful when shooting in large crowds or in small rooms.
HDMI HIGH-DEFINITION OUTPUT
It's easy to view and share high-definition video on an HD television with the HD1010. Using the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal built into the base station, cable connects the camcorder to a TV for total digital output. HDMI carries both the video and audio signals in digital form for the highest quality playback.
IMPROVED “XACTI LIBRARY” FUNCTION FOR EASY FILE SAVING AND PLAYBACK
The large data size of Full HD movies, along with demanding file saving and playback processing usually requires special hardware and/or burning a video onto a disc. The HD1010’s improved “Xacti Library” feature makes it exceptionally easy to save video and image files by simply connecting the included USB cable from the docking station to an external hard disk drive (hard drive not included). After connecting the docking station to an external hard drive and to a television (via an HDMI cable), the user places the camera into the docking station and using the menu that appears on the television screen - can search through the thumbnails and choose either to play the file or save it to the external hard disk. The improved “Xacti Library” includes new date sorting calendar function for easier management of video files.
EASY CAMERA TO PC CONNECTION
SANYO's HD1010 streamlines the confusing and complicated component connection process with an innovative docking station. This dock provides instant connectivity via HDMI cable (sold separately), component, composite or S-video connection to a TV, DVD player and computer. The HD1010 even recharges its internal battery when nested in the docking station.
RECORDS TO CONVENIENT SD/SDHC MEMORY CARDS
The SANYO Xacti HD1010 records high-definition and photos directly to a standard SD or SDHC Memory Card. The cameracorder is capable of recording up to 87 minutes of 1080i high-definition video on a single 8GB SDHC card (sold separately). When connected to a computer via the USB cable, the HD1010 acts as a standard card reader. Transferring images and videos to a computer has never been easier.
ADDITIONAL HD1010 FEATURES:
-- Random Access: Each video is recorded as an individual MPEG-4 and each still as a JPEG so users can have true random access to review a specific image or video quickly and easily, without waiting for tape rewinding or fast forwarding.
-- Super-fast Startup: With its tapeless design, the HD1010 eliminates the need to queue up a tape deck or get a DVD or hard drive spinning, allowing the camcorder to begin shooting in as little as two seconds. When the HD1010 is powered on, closing the LCD display puts the HD1010 in standby mode. Simply open the display and the cameracorder automatically powers up and can begin recording virtually instantaneously.
-- Equipped with 'SIMPLE' mode so even beginners can create high quality, beautiful high definition movies
-- New 1920 x 1080, 30 fps mode allows further possibilities with Full HD and computers (when in Full-SHQ 30 fps/12 Mbps mode)
-- Features 2.7 inch 230,000 pixel, widescreen TFT-LCD monitor, ideal for viewing HD footage
-- Wind Roar and Red Eye Reduction
-- Web Cam function
-- Built-in, pop-up flash
-- A variety of manual controls are available for versatile, advanced shooting. These include manual focus adjustment (16 settings); aperture adjustment (6 stops); exposure compensation (1.8 EV, 0.3 EV steps); shutter speed (13 settings); and image-quality adjustment (for sharpness and color saturation)
-- Bundled with "Nero 8 Essentials for SANYO" for easy playback and editing
-- Included is a long-lasting 1900 mAh Lithium-ion battery (DB-L50)
-- Compatible with a variety of optional accessories using cold shoe mount, such as external strobe, video light, and microphone
-- Optional adapter lenses available: telephoto, wide-angle and semi-fisheye
-- Continuous Still Image Shooting function - 7 frames per second (*3)
-- Able to take still pictures while in the middle of Full HD movie recording (*4)
-- 9-image quick display function
-- In-camera editing (cutting and pasting)
-- 48 kHz, 16-bit, 2-channel sound
-- PictBridge compatible
-- Headphone Jack
*1 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Pricing subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
*2 Still images and zoom can not be used simultaneously with 'slow-motion' filming. Focus/exposure and digital image stabilization not available in this mode. For this model 300fps is actually 299.7fps
*3 Recorded as 4.0 Mega-pixels
*4 Recorded as 2.0 Mega-pixels
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Sanyo Canada procède au lancement de la prochaine génération de caméscopes CameraCorderMC à haute définition intégrale HD1080p
Concord, ON, le 9 septembre 2008 – SANYO Canada a procédé au lancement du SANYO Xacti HD1010, le caméscope CameraCorderMC de prochaine génération HD 1080p tant attendu, qui vient compléter le HD1000, premier caméscope haute définition de qualité professionnelle offert par la société. Parmi les améliorations apportées à cette seconde génération, citons la technologie de « détection des visages » aussi bien pour la vidéo que pour les photos, un mode prise de vue au ralenti et le tournage 7 trames par seconde à 4 mégapixels de résolution.
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« Ce caméscope CameraCorder compact et convivial offre une foule de fonctions toutes contenues dans un boîtier léger et qui tient bien en main, explique Bryan Asa, directeur général de l’Imagerie numérique, chez Sanyo Canada. Comme tous nos autres produits de la gamme Xacti, le HD1010 est conçu pour être exploité d’une seule main, toutes les fonctions principales étant commandées par le pouce; sa légèreté lui permet d’être maintenu sans fatigue pendant de longues périodes. »
De poids léger à 9,9 onces (280,6 grammes), pile et carte SD/SDHC comprises, le HD1010 utilise la technique évoluée de compression vidéo HD intégrale MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, ce qui permet d’obtenir 87 minutes de vidéo en haute définition intégrale (1920 X 1080) sur une carte mémoire SDHC de 8 Go (vendue séparément). Doté des plus récents capteurs CMOS, le HD1010 permet la saisie d’images fixes de quatre mégapixels et utilise un objectif HD tout verre avec zoom optique 10X. Incorporant un stabilisateur d’image innovateur aussi bien pour la vidéo que pour les photos, le HD1010 est compatible HDMI grâce à sa station d’accueil (le câble HDMI est vendu séparément), qui sert également à recharger facilement la pile et à télécharger des vidéos et des images.
Le SANYO Xacti HD1010 est offert sur le marché dès le début septembre 2008 au PDSF de 899,99 $ (*1) chez les détaillants canadiens, dont le Centre HiFi, L.L. Lozeau, 2001 Audio Video, Bay Bloor Radio, Brentview Electronics, Henry’s, TeleCity Electronics, Advance Electronics, Audio Warehouse, Krazy Kiley’s, PA Soundworks, The Camera Place, A&B Sound, NCIX, Best Buy Online et Dell.ca.
La société SANYO Canada, établie en 1958, a son siège social à Concord en Ontario (une banlieue commerciale au Nord de Toronto). Fondée en 1947 à Osaka au Japon, SANYO, qui signifie "trois océans", affiche des ventes de 22 milliards de dollars dans le monde entier. L'entreprise fournit une gamme complète de produits SANYO pour les consommateurs et l'industrie, dont des appareils audio et vidéo, des appareils photo numériques, des téléphones sans fil, des projecteurs et moniteurs ACL, des systèmes de sécurité vidéo, des climatiseurs et des appareils ménagers. SANYO est également le plus important fabricant de piles rechargeables au monde. Ses efforts environnementaux portent notamment sur les produits pour panneaux d'énergie solaire, la réfrigération sans fluorocarbone et des solutions pour véhicules électriques (pour la Ford Escape Hybrid et la Honda Accord). SANYO est également un important fabricant d'équipement de laboratoire et d'incubateurs à dioxyde de carbone. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site : www.sanyo.ca.
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For news media information only and to arrange interviews/demos, please contact:
Mark LaVigne, APR
Hunter LaVigne Communications Inc.
905 841-2017 (bureau)
416 884-2018 (cell.)
mark.lavigne@sympatico.ca