Sun - July 1, 2007

Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 Waterproof MPEG4 Camcorder - A New Camera for Paddlers?



Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1  Waterproof MPEG4 Camcorder

  • Waterproof digital camcorder
  • Shoot 640 x 480-pixel video clips and 6-megapixel still images simultaneously
  • 5x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD screen
  • Built-in image stabilization
  • Up to 80 minutes recording time per 1GB memory card
This is a new gadget on the market. I will be searching for reviews and more information on this camcorder from a paddler perspective. I am especially interested in a quality of still images. You can find first customer reviews on amazon.com.

Due to efficient compression Sanyo is recording up to 80 minutes of video on 1 Gb memory card. This sounds great. My Pentax Optio W10 can record about 15 minutes per 1 Gb of memory.

The vertical design may be good for a handhold camcorder. I am not sure how easy it would be to mount it on a kayak deck or as a helmet cam.

At $500 it is expensive in comparison with waterproof digital cameras like Pentax Optio or Olympus Stylus SW series.

Do you prefer a digital still image camera with some video capabilities or a digital camcorder with a capability to shoot still pictures? Can we have both in one package?




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