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Sanyo Xacti HD1A
Sanyo Xacti HD1A
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Nice Sharpness"
  • 4 out of 5
"HD1a, Great Value"
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Q: Screws
A: I'd recommend you take the camera to a jewelry shop that has a watch repairman... read more
Q: storing info on my laptop without a dvd burner?
A: You can always burn it to CD, but that'll take a LOT of them, I... read more
Q: how do i record in black and white with my cannon hd20?
A: Well, with video editing, you can you strip the color and make it black and... read more
Q: Where can I purchase the battery charger for the HD1A
A: Although they have the worst website ever, you're going to want to get your charging... read more
Q: what is the included accessory called "core"?
A: Ah answered it myself. Just got the camera and finally found some time to get... read more
Q: which is the best HD dvd camcorder but not too pricy
A: Hi, Katherine.If you are looking for an inexpensive compact HD camcorder that is easy to... read more
Q: help! My Mac g5 is not seeing my Cannon
A: eve.By now you must have already noticed there is a switch on the lower left... read more
Q: Long download time to mac imovie
A: Hey, Trevor.Generally that's not a normal time, but it may be normal depending on the... read more
Q: is it compatible w/ the i-Mac 4? if not what harddrive camcorder is?
A: From Apple's website:When using an HD camera 1. If you are using an HD camera... read more
Q: mac compatible high quality camcorder
A: hello nicholas read this http://www.macworld.com/2006/08/features/dv_pick/index.php... read more
Q: is there a difference between the Sanyo xacti hd## models as far as NTSC/PAL is concerned?
A: Fergus.Conclusion:It looks like both Sanyo-Xacti-VPC-HD1 models have Both NTSC and PAL, including the VPC-HD1A.There are... read more
Q: Editing?
A: According to the specs, Sanyo's dock uses USB to interface with a PC. It does... read more
Q: HOW GOOD IS THE VIDEO QUALITY?
A: There are some uncompressed video samples at www.listvideo.com. Just download for free and burn it... read more
Q: what's the difference between the HD1 and the HD1A
A: From what my research tells me, the only difference is that the 1A adds is... read more
Q: can i load movies into imovie hd
A: Loading Sanyo's video files is very easy, just drag them into your project. The Sanyo... read more
Q: Use of memory card
A: It will not be any clearer but is as good. I use both and use... read more
Q: whats the difference between the Sanyo xacti hd1a and the hd1e
A: Duncan,The major difference is the OLED display on the HD1E. Details below. The OLED take... read more
Q: Is there any available tripods for this?
A: Yes, you can use a tripod for it. You'll note the tripod mount screw housing... read more
Q: Does it playback in full screen or with side bars on a 1080x1920 HDTV since it has only 720x1280?
A: Yes, The unit plays back in full wide screen HD. The quality dirct from the... read more
Q: does this unit have an external mic jack?
A: yes, it comes with a port and external adapter... read more

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