SANYO Announces DMX-HD1010, Compact, Light-Weight Full HD Xacti Digital Movie Camera

The SANYO Xacti DMX-HD1010 is the camera of choice for anyone who enjoys taking high definition videos and high resolution stills with one unit, and will be on sale in Japan from June 20, 2008. The compact and light-weight Full HD (1920 x 1080 recording) Digital Movie Camera image quality further advanced. With Xacti DMX-HD1010 has saving and playback of filmed data easier than ever with improved ‘Xacti Library’ date-sorting calendar function. New high-speed recording ‘Slow-motion video’ function*6 allows increased filming fun. With the HD1010, SANYO has brushed up many of the features from the previous model, making it easier to use while advancing the image quality. With a SANYO Xacti, you have instant access to both high quality photos and high definition movies with one simple, stylish unit.- Hideki Toyoda, SANYO…

SANYO’s Compact, Light Full HD Xacti Digital Video Image Quality Advanced

The everyday, major event, anywhere, anytime camera – One unit does videos and stills!

SANYO Announces its next compact, light-weight Full HD Xacti digital movie camera, the DMX-HD1010, housing advanced and improved features*1 for even more beautiful video and still recording, simple playback and storage with the ‘Xacti Library’ through intuitive menus and functions, and featuring a new ‘Slow-motion video’ function, increasing the usage of digital movie cameras. The SANYO Xacti DMX-HD1010 is the camera of choice for anyone who enjoys taking high definition videos and high resolution stills with one unit, and will be on sale in Japan from June 20, 2008.

Full HD Xacti HD1010

On the new product launch, Hideki Toyoda, General Manager of the SANYO’s DI Company Products Planning Department, said, “With the HD1010, SANYO has brushed up many of the features from the previous model, making it easier to use while advancing the image quality. With a SANYO Xacti, you have instant access to both high quality photos and high definition movies with one simple, stylish unit.”

*Please note the contents of this press release, is specific to the model sold in Japan.
SANYO will launch this product in various regions around the world, though the name, model number, specifications, etc. may differ.

Full HD Xacti HD1010

Main Features

Compact and light-weight Full HD (1920 x 1080 recording) Digital Movie Camera image quality further advanced

• Able to record to memory in Full HD (1920 x 1080)
• Brushed-up image processing technology*1, improved image quality*1, and additional functions including attention to simple operability have been improved*1
• Signal processing optimized for gamma correction and noise reduction, improving lens color-sensitivity and image quality when filming in darker conditions
• Codec algorithm adjusted (12 to 14 Mbps) to allow more data per second, improving images
• Improved high-speed image processing engine able to process large amounts of data allows approximately 37 minutes*2 of Full HD (1920 x 1080) video on a 4GB SDHC Memory card
• - New 1920 x 1080 30 fps*3 mode added allowing further possibilities with Full HD and computers

*1 Compared to previous model
*2 When in Full-HD (60fields/s 14Mbps) mode
*3 When in Full-SHQ(30fps 12Mbps) mode

Saving and playback of filmed data easier than ever with improved ‘Xacti Library’ date-sorting calendar function

• Library only requires the docking station that comes with the camera and an external hard drive*4 connected with a USB cable*5 to efficiently save and playback videos and stills
• Connecting docking station with television allows playback on the television for all to see
• Library operation is simple with remote control, making operation as simple as selecting the menu option from the television screen – simply select the thumbnail to view the video or stil
• Files can be saved/sorted by date of filming, allowing simple file management and browsing

  *4 SANYO does not guarantee compatibility with all external hard drives
  *5 USB cable bundled with camera. HDMI cable is bundled or not depending on the country of purchase.>

Image of Xacti Library Conection

New high-speed recording ‘Slow-motion video’ function*6 allows increased filming fun

• With the high-speed image processor and C-MOS sensor, up to 300 frames per second*7 can be taken
• With this function, any scene can be taken in slow-motion, just like the movies
• Capture special moments, such the facial expressions of children and pets as they react or those sports moments in a fun and unique way

  *6 Recorded pixels are 448 x 336 (No audio recorded) 10 seconds continuous recording possible
  *7 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.

Other Features :

A. Bundled specialized software allows playback and editing of Full HD videos on the computer:

• Bundled with ‘Nero 8 Essentials for SANYO’*8, enabling fun Full HD video playback and editing
  Compatible with DVD, BD-AV, AVCHD media formats for writing disc media to share with others

  *8 Compatible with Windows only (XP/Vista).

B. Full photo functionality:

• ‘Digital Image Stabilizer’*9 senses camera revolution and photographic subject movement
• Compatible with ISO 3200 sensitivity
• High-speed sequential shot*10 takes up to 7 frames per second, making more photo opportunities
• ‘Wide-dynamic range’ function allows pictures in a variety light or shade
• ‘Contrast correct’ function allows sharper images that can be edited after they are taken
• Stills can be taken*11 even while recording a video without stopping or interruption
• Pixel-interpolation technology allows still photo re-sizing up to 8.0-Megapixels*12

*9 In some instances where the shutter is set to a slower speed or where there is strong vibration or shaking, the digital image stabilizer may not work.
*10 Approx. 4.0-Megapixel images recorded, up to 7 frames
*11 Approx. 2.0-Megapixel images recorded
*12 Proprietary technology takes the 4.0-Megapixel image from the image sensor, resizing it and recording it to approx. 8.0-Megapixels

C. Other Features:

• ‘Face chaser’*12 function for stills and videos
• ‘Simple mode’ makes high-quality video-making easy for users of any level
• ‘Photo view button’ for smooth transition of monitor between videos and stills
• In-camera video editing (cutting & pasting) function*13
• 2.7-inch, 230,000 pixel Widescreen TFT-LCD monitor compatible with high definition
• Long-lasting 1900mAh lithium-ion battery provides enough power for more than 2 continuous hours of filming
• Compatible with a variety of accessories that use cold shoe mounts, such as flash, video light, and microphones, among others
• Optional products available to offer a more exciting experience:
  Lenses: Tele conversion lens (1.6x) for better zoom, Wide conversion lens (0.7x) to get a better angle of a smaller room etc., and a Semi-fisheye lens (0.4x) offering a very alternate and different perspective of the same scene
  Other: Digital wireless microphone *14

*12 Up to 12 people in still images and videos
*13 In-camera editing and saving depends on open amount of memory on card. If card is nearly full, editing may not be possible.
*14 In Japan. Other optional products may become available in the future.

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