Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH1 High Definition SD Card Dual Camera - Video + Photo + BONUS Lowepro Tasca bag!
         
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH1 is a slim and very compact Full HD 1920x1080 digital video camera that also captures high-resolution 14 megapixel still photos making it a true dual camera. Video and photos are recorded to SDHC* (up to 32GB) or SDXC* (up to 64GB) memory cards as well as supporting wireless data transfer via Eye-fi wireles cards (sold separately). The GH1 also features a 38mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom, Wide 2.7 inch LCD screen, Face Detection, digital image stabilisation, and separate SUB REC photo and video buttons on the upper front part of the camera body for a more comfortable and ergonomic posture when hand-holding the camera. * We recommend using Class 4 or higher memory cards for HD video recording. SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats. If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.)  | What are the features and how will they benefit you? | | SDHC/SDXC memory card recording –Record video or stills to SD/SDHC* and now extra capacity, high speed 64GB SDXC* memory cards for complete flexibility and easy transfer of your video footage. 14 Megapixel Still Photo Capture – Now carry only one camera - takes 14 megapixel still photo images, even whilst shooting video. Digital Image Stabiliser – digitally compensates for vibration and hand-held movement for smoother, less jumpy images. In still photo mode the camera quickly shoots 2 images and automatically combines them to create one sharp image – helps to reduce both camera shake and image “noise” or grain. Double Sub REC Buttons - To further improve ergonomics and usability a second set of recording buttons for photo and video is provided on the upper front part of the chassis making it easier to maintain a comfortable shooting posture. Face Detection/Face Chaser – detects human faces (up to 12) and automatically adjusts camera for optimal focus and exposure for both video and stills. Even if the faces move, the GH1 can follow them and adjust the focus and exposure. The Face Chaser function has been developed so that it can even follow faces from a side-on angle Simple Mode - Settings on the Xacti GH1 are easy to understand, so even beginners can enjoy shooting. In Simple mode, only the most basic elements are displayed on the LCD monitor. Target Colour - The Xacti GH1 tracks and focuses on moving subjects, such as children or pets, by detecting their colours. Even if you close the LCD panel temporarily, tracking will resume when you start shooting again. Digital Filters – includes monochrome, sepia, as well as a cosmetic mode that enhances and smooths skin tones. Manual Mode – Adjust aperture and shutter speed settings for greater control and creativity. Super Macro – In this mode you can take amazing close-ups as near as 1cm away from your subject. HDMI output - makes connecting the GH-1 to a Digital TV or DVD Recorder a Breeze (requires optional mini HDMI cable). Quick Start Up – Because the camera records onto a solid-state SD memory card—rather than HDD or DVD media with moving parts—you can start shooting straightaway after opening the monitor. Windows 7 Support - support for the Xacti GH1’s video format makes it easier than ever to play your videos on a computer. Eye-Fi Link - supports Eye-Fi cards (sold separately), which let you transfer images to your computer over a wireless network. Easy YouTube Upload - The Xacti GH1 makes it extremely easy to upload your videos to YouTube as well as post videos to blogs and enter video contests. |
| What's in the box? Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH1 Video Camera Battery Charger Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery USB Cable AV Cable Lens Cap Hand Strap CD-ROM Software Instruction Manual 12 Month Warranty from Sanyo Australia | |
To get started, DCW recommends....
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... a spare
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... a
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... a carry
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Specifications Image sensor | C-MOS sensor, 1/2.33 inch, approx. 14.40 megapixels | Effective pixel | Photo | Approx. 14.30 megapixels | Video | Approx. 11.9 megapixels (in Full HD/HD), Approx. 14.3megapixels (in SD) |
| Recording media | SD Memory Card; SDHC Memory Card (Up to 32GB); SDXC Memory Card (Up to 64GB); Internal memory approx. 50MB |
Recording file format | Photo | JPEG (DCF*1, DPOF*2, Exif Ver2.2*3 standard) | Video | ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4); Audio: 48kHz sampling, 16bit, 2ch, AAC compression |
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Resolution (pixels) | Photo | 16M: 4640×3480 (Pictrise)
12M (16:9): 4608×2592 (Pictrise)
14M-H: 4352×3264 (low compression)
14M-S: 4352×3264 (standard compression)
10M (16:9): 4352×2448
2M (16:9): 1920×1080
2M: 1600×1200
0.9M (16:9): 1280×720
0.3M: 640×480 | Sequential | 14M: 4352×3264 (1fps/14shots)
2M: 1600×1200 (7fps/22shots) | Video*4 | Full-HD: 1920×1080 (60fields/sec., 16Mbps)
Full-SHQ: 1920×1080 (30fps,12Mbps)
HD-HR: 1280× 720 (60fps, 12Mbps)
HD-SHQ: 1280× 720 (30fps, 9Mbps)
TV-SHQ: 640× 480 (30fps, 3Mbps) |
| Lens | f=6.8 - 34.0 mm; F=3.5 (wide) - 3.7 (tele); Auto Focus: 8 groups, 11 elements (3 aspheric elements, 6 aspheric surfaces); Built-in ND filter | Angle of View / Zoom ratio (35mm equiv.) | Photo: f=38.0 - 190mm, 5x Optical Zoom; Video (Double Range Zoom wide): f=40.0 - 240mm, 6x Advanced Zoom; Video (Double Range Zoom tele ): f=80.0 - 480mm, 6x Advanced Zoom | Photo range | Standard: 50cm - 8 (wide), 1.0m - 8 (tele); Super macro: 1cm - 80cm (wide) |
Shutter speed | Photo | 1/2 - 1/1500 sec., (Flash: 1/30 - 1/1500 sec., Lamp mode: Max. 1 sec.) | Sequential | 1/15 - 1/1500 sec., (No flash) | Video | 1/30 - 1/10000 sec. |
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Digital zoom | Shooting | Max. Approx. 10x; Total zoom range: 50x (Photo) / 60x (Video) | Playback | Max. approx. 72.5x ([16M] mode, varies with resolution) |
| Focus | Auto (Photo: 9-point AF/Spot AF, Video: Continuous area AF); Manual: 16 steps | Scene select | Auto, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow & Beach, Fireworks, Lamp*5 | Digital filter | Standard, Cosmetic, Monochrome, Sepia | Photometry | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Minimum illumination for Video | Approx. 17 lux (Auto mode, 1/30sec.); Approx. 5 lux (High sensitivity or Lamp mode, 1/15sec.) | Sensitivity | Auto (ISO 50~400); Manual (ISO50/100/200/400/800/1600, Switching System) | Exposure correction | ±1.8EV (in 0.3EV steps) |
Digital image stabilizer | Photo | Multi-calculation electronic image stabilizer | Video | Electronic image stabilizer |
| Target a subject | Face chaser (up to 12 faces at the same time); Target a colour | Other functions | Red-eye correction in Photos; Wind noise reduction | Self timer | 2 sec./10 sec. |
White balance | Auto | Full auto TTL | Manual | Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, One-push |
| Flash | Auto, Forced (with slow synchro in Night Portrait mode), Off | Flash range | GN= 4.0; Approx. 50cm to 2.3m (wide); Approx. 80cm to 2.2m (tele) | Audio | Microphone: Built-in stereo; Speaker: Built-in monaural (L/R mixed output) | Monitor | 2.7 inch Low-temperature polysilicon TFTcolor wide screen LCD, Approx. 230,000 pixels (7-level brightness, 285-degree rotation) | Interface | AV output - Video: HDMI, Composite video (NTSC/PAL), Audio: Stereo; USB 2.0 high-speed mode | Languages | English/French/German/Spanish/Greek/Italian/Dutch/Russian/Portuguese/Turkish/
Finnish/Swedish/Thai/Korean/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Japanese (Depending on the country) | Power source | Lithium-ion battery (DB-L80, included : 700mAh) | Power consumption | Using battery: 3.5 W (when shooting videos) |
Approx. Battery life *5 | Photo | Approx. 200 Photos (CIPA standard) | Video | Approx. 60 min[Full-HD mode], Continuous playback: Approx. 210 min |
| Dimensions/Volume | 38.5(W)×109.6(D)×55(H)mm (excluding protruding parts) | Weight | Approx. 155g (Body only), Approx. 172 g (including battery and SD card) | Operating environment | Temperature 0-40°C; Humidity 30-90% (non-condensing) |
*1 DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a standard designed by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association (JEITA) primarily to facilitate the use of image files from digital cameras with related devices.
*2 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format for recording on storage media information specifying frames and numbers of copies for printing of images taken by digital cameras.
*3 Exif Version 2.2 is an industry standard established for file formatting of images from digital cameras.
*4 The actual frame rates for this model are 59.94 at 60 fps and 29.97 at 30 fps.
*5 Number of pictures based on CIPA (Camera & Image Products Association) standarads. Playback times reflect continuous playback. Actual times may vary
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