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Sanyo Xacti HD1A

Sanyo Xacti HD1A

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HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
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.
  • 3 out of 5
"not entirely happy."
  • 4 out of 5
"Nice Sharpness"
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Editors' Comments

We at Camcorder HQ have rarely been as excited about a camcorder as we are about the Sanyo Xacti HD-1A. These elfin little camcorders slide ride into the palm of your hand, and record directly to Secure Digital memory cards. Sanyo has been putting these kinds of cameras out for a while now, but this is the first ultra-compact High Definition camcorder... read more

Specifications

  • Hybrid digital camera/camcorder, records directly to Secure Digital cards.
  • 720p High Definition video camcorder
  • 5 megapixel still-photo digital camera
  • 2.2-inch LCD
  • 10x optical zoom, 10x digital zoom
  • Image stabilization
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Answered Questions for the HD1A

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 can tell you that! But... 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 white through an effects filter. 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 system from Sanyo directly. Unless... read more

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Open Questions for the HD1A

Q: I can not download movie clips. The stills download fine but I can't down load movies. Can anyone help me?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: why does a 20minute HD clip take 80 minutes to get into iMovie?
19 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Can you get a lipstick cam for HD DVD camera's
15 points for best answer - 3 replies

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sanyo HD1A

Store Rating Store Name Price Visit Store
4.8 out of 5 584 Store Reviews Pavilion Electronics
via Amazon.com
$749.99 Go!
4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
via Amazon.com
$730.74 Go!

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  • 3.53 out of 5

Average rating based on 38 total reviews: 3.53/5

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  • 3 out of 5
not entirely happy. (barbra hart - 11/1/08)

well i thought we could use it like a video recorder ie: video our baby for 2 minutes this morning and then when we video... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Nice Sharpness (limando - 6/14/07)

I bought the HD1A 2 weeks ago and fell in love with it.

We're not really ready for Full HD yet, because of the big... read more

  • 4 out of 5
HD1a, Great Value (Frank - 2/26/07)

I've purchased two of these to replace a DV500u single cam ENG set up. I love 'em. Indeed, they have their shortcomings but for $599.00... read more

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