Sanyo VPC-FH1 High Definition SD Card Dual Camera - Video & Photo + BONUS 8GB SD Card!
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The compact & stylish Full HD Xacti VPC-FH1 Dual Camera is truly a benchmark in high definition, offering HD 1920 x 1080 progressive at 60 frames per second to record crystal clear and smooth motion for videos. With this ability to capture higher frame rates, videos look more professional, and offer smoother, more beautiful images. Now you truly only need one camera: the VPC-FH1 offers high-resolution 8 megapixel still image capture even whilst simultaneously shooting video! This camera will also shoot 10 seconds of super-smooth slow motion video at 240 fps or 600 fps. Also sporting a large 3.0” 230k LCD monitor, HDMI out, Face Detection, and 3D DNR noise reduction the Xacti VPC-FH1 represents exceptional value for money. RRP $799. NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

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What are the features and how will they benefit you? |
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SDHC memory card recording –Record video or stills to reliable SD/SDHC memory cards (up to 32gb) for complete flexibility and easy transfer of your video footage. Records approx. 43 minutes of Full HD to a 4gb SDHC card.
True Progressive Full HD 1920x1080/60p – high frame rate of 60fps in 1080p (progressive) mode ensures smooth motion and amazing image quality for professional-looking High Definition video.
8 Megapixel Still Image Capture – Now carry only one camera - takes high resolution 8 megapixel still photo images whilst shooting video!
High Speed Recording - Slow Motion Playback – records at either 240 fps or 600fps allowing you to capture 10 seconds of fast motion and then play super smooth slow motion video back over 40 seconds (240fps) or 100 seconds (600fps). Great for analysing golf swings, sports - anything where you want slow motion playback.
High Speed Sequential Shooting – shoots still photos at up to 12 frames per second (at 4mp). Perfect for when you want to capture just the right shot when photographing sports or action.
Digital Image Stabiliser – digitally compensates for vibration and hand-held movement for smoother, less jumpy images.
Face Detection – detects human faces (up to 12) and automatically adjusts camera for optimal focus and exposure for both video and stills.
Easily transfer video and still images to your video capable iPod - Import video and still image files directly into iTunes software and then port them to your video-capable iPod. Makes sharing your video & photos simple.
HDMI output - makes connecting the FH-1 to a Digital TV or DVD Recorder a breeze. |
| What's in the box?
Sanyo VPC-FH1 Video Camera
AC Adapter
USB Cable
USB Host Cable
AV Cable
Component Cable
Remote Controller
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (DB-L50)
Lens Cap
Grip Belt
CD-ROM Software
Instruction Manual
12 Month Warranty from Sanyo Australia |
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To get started, DCW recommends....
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... extra memory
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... a spare battery |
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... a cleaning kit |
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... a carry case |
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Take your videography to the next level with these optional accessories
Specifications
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Effective pixel count/Camera element |
Stills: Approx. 8.0-Megapixels Videos: Approx. 5.31-Megapixels (in Full HD/HD mode), Approx. 2.00-Megapixels (in SD mode) |
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Camera element |
1/2.5 inch CMOS sensor, Approx. 8.1-Megapixels (total) |
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Recording media |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card (up to 32GB) |
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Recording file formats |
Photos: JPEG (DCF*1, DPOF*2, Exif Ver2.2*3) Videos: ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) Audio: 48kHZ sampling, 16bit, 2ch, AAC |
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Resolution (pixels) |
Photos*4 |
12M: 4000 x 3000*4, 8M-H: 3264 x 2448 (low compression) 8M-S: 3264 x 2448 (standard compression) 6M[16:9]: 3264x1840 2M[16:9]: 1920x1080 2M: 1600 x 1200 0.9M[16:9]: 1280x720 0.3M: 640x480 |
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Continuous shots |
8M: 3264 x 2448 , 6fps/Max 9 photos, 4M: 2288 x 1712 , 12fps/Max 15 photos |
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Videos*5 |
Full-HR: 1920 x 1080 (60 fps/ 24Mbps) Full HD: 1920 x 1080 (60fields/sec 16Mbps) Full-SHQ: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps/ 12Mbps) HD-SHQ: 1280 x 720 (30 fps/9Mbps) TV-SHQ: 640 x 480 (30 fps/3Mbps) Web-SHR: 448 x 336 (240 fps/8Mbps) Web-UHR: 192 x 108 (600fps/8Mbps) |
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Lens |
10x optical zoom lens; Aperture: F=2.0(W) – 2.8(T) Focus distance: f=5.95 to 59.5mm; Galvanometer method structure, Auto focus: 9 groups, 12 elements (4 aspheric elements, 8 aspheric surfaces), Built-in neutral density filter Photos: f=35.7-357mm(=35mm) Optical 10x zoom Videos: f=41.7-666.9mm(=35mm) 16x Adv. zoom |
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Photo range |
Standard: 50cm to infinity (wide), 1.0m to infinity (tele) / Super macro: 1cm – 1m (wide) |
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Digital zoom |
Shooting: 10x max., Playback 62.5x max. (12M mode, depending on the resolution) |
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Low light sensitivity (video) |
Approx. 6 lux (Auto mode, 1/30 sec.) Approx. 2 lux (High-sensitivity/ Lamp mode, 1/15 sec.) |
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Stills sensitivity |
Auto (ISO 50 – 200), Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1600/3200, Switching system) |
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Digital Image Stabilizer |
Photos: Digital Image Stabilizer (Multi-Calculation method),Videos: Digital Image Stabilizer (electronic) |
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Audio |
Microphone: Built-in stereo, Speaker: Built-in monaural (L+Rch mixed output) |
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LCD monitor |
3.0 inch, Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color widescreen LCD display, Approx. 230,000 pixels (7-level brightness, 285 degrees rotation) |
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Languages |
English/ Japanese/ French/ German/ Spanish/ Italian/ Dutch/ Russian/ Portuguese/ Turkish/ Japanese/ Thai/ Korean/ Simplified Chinese/ Traditional Chinese |
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Interface |
AV output (Video: HDMI/D/ S-Video/ Composite video(NTSC/PAL) Audio: Stereo sound) USB 2.0 (high-speed mode compatible) |
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Power source |
Lithium-ion battery x 1 (DB-L50 included: 1900mAh) AC-adaptor |
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Power consumption |
When using battery: 4.3W (when filming videos) |
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Approx. battery-use time*6 |
Photos: Approx. 355 shots (CIPA standard), Continuous video filming: Approx. 135min./Continuous playback: Approx. 350 min. |
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Dimensions/Volume |
53.3 (W) x 57.3 (H) x 105.0 (D)mm (maximum dimension, excluding protruding parts) Volume: Approx. 253cc |
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Weight |
Approx. 299g (main unit only), Approx. 342g (including battery, Approx. 41 g, and SD card, Approx. 2 g) |
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SD Memory Card Type |
Video Recording Time (Total Time)*7 |
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Full-HR |
Full-HD |
Full-SHQ |
HD-SHQ |
TV-SHQ |
Web-SHR*8 |
Web-UHR*8 |
Audio Memo |
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16 GB |
1 hr 28 min. |
2 hr 11 min. |
2 hr 54 min. |
3 hr 51 min. |
11 hr 06 min. |
4 hr 19 min. |
41 hr 19 min. |
261 hr. |
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SD Memory Card Type |
Number of Photographs*7 |
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12M |
8M-H |
8M-S |
6.0M [16:9] |
2M [16:9] |
2M |
0.9M [16:9] |
0.3M |
8M Cont. |
4M Cont. |
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16 GB |
4,020 |
4,020 |
5,940 |
7,920 |
21,700 |
22,700 |
41,600 |
99,800 |
5,940 |
11,800 |
*1 DCF is the abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File system, established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association (JEITA). *2 The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format for recording on storage media information such as the number of frames and copies desired for printing of images taken on the digital camera. *3 Exif Ver2.2 is an industry standard established for file formatting of digital cameras. *4 Based on the image information taken from the image sensor, the image is interpolated in real time, recording and generating image pixels. *5 For these models 60fps is actually 59.94fps, 30fps is actually 29.97fps, 240fps is actually 239.76fps, and 600fps is actually 599.4fps. *6 Amount of pictures based on CIPA standards. When using a Sandisk SD Memory Card (2GB) and bundled Lithium-ion battery. Videos are when filming in Full-HD mode. Playback is when in continuous playback. Through actual operation, time may vary. *7 Figure projects time and amount of stills taken which will fill the recording medium. Amount varies by memory card maker, type of photo subject and photographic conditions. *8 Continuous recording time for one video clip is approximately 10 seconds. No audio is recorded. *9 Audio Memo: Maximum 13h00min. for one file, but will save file and continue recording longer, generating a new file after 13hrs., similar to the effects on the video after reaching 4GB * Specifications as of January 21, 2009, subject to change. * All product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
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