Sanyo Xacti HD1000
Bought the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 during my last trip to Singapore. I guess it’s about time I open the package, check out the camcorder, and do a review of it. Note that there’s also another one done by Danny Choo a while back that prompted me to buy this particular HD camcorder. Interested folks may check it out on his site. also even if I’ve already mentioned it on my previous post, I’d like to thank Double and Loba for the tip on Sim Lim Square that got me to save more than $200SGD. ^^
The HD1000 records 1080i HD videos onto SD cards, and though the max size of 8 gigabytes seem miniscule compared to the 60 gigabyte hard drives on other more expensive camcorders, much less the 4 gigabyte I have on my Xacti. 15 four gigabyte SD cards and the Xacti HD1000 don’t even come close to the price tag on other HD camcorders.
More accessories in plastic bags than I have digits.
Looks tiny on my oversized hands. However, like they say about big hands… make your camera looks small. ^^
Large enough screen, btw yup that’s the gundam unicorn in the background, will finish and take some photos of it soon.
Love the blue glow, sorry for the blurry photo, it’s kind of hard to have one hand on the power button while taking a picture using the Canon EOS.
Got me a lens protector filter for the Xacti as well, it doesn’t look too strange without the lens cap on it, but it does seem awkward when the cap is on. Then again as long as it protects the lens I’m happy to keep it on.
The ugly velvet bag that comes with it. Looks like some sort of small handbag, then again you won’t need to worry about would-be robbers knowing your carrying an expensive hd1000 on you. Nor will cops mistakenly think that you’re carrying a strange looking pistol. and with the risk of being redundant, as long as it protects the Xacti from those unwanted dents and scratches, I’ll take it.
The dock comes with an array of connection, HDMI, composite RCA jack, USB and the power socket. However I searched among the amazing array of cables only to find out the HDMI cable doesn’t come as a free accessory.
Unfortunately the power socket connects only onto the dock and not on the Xacti. So travelers must lug the docking port around with them which can be a real pain.
just realized there’s a concealed plug on the bottom of the handle where one can plug the power cord. ^^; sorry about that.
Overall the Xacti HD1000 is sure winner for folks seeking a handy high def camcorder, and is definitely a worthwhile purchase. What can I say; the price tag on it might be a bit hefty. But capturing those fleeting moments on 1080i HD with a tiny power ranger pistol is priceless.
