Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue)

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Sanyo VPC-E2 8 Megapixel Waterproof Camcorder - 2.5 LCD Display - 5x Optical Zoom - Blue

Designed to IPX8 International Standard for Waterproof.The Xacti E2 is capable of recording full motion

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video five feet underwater for up to 30 minutes. Incorporating a water-tight design that can resist the pressure created when submersed at five feet, the Xacti E2 is capable of capturing dramatic photos and video footage underwater to share with less adventurous family members and friends. Incorporates the Highly Advanced AVC/H.264 Video Compression. This makes posting movies on the Internet or e-mailing them to friends and family easier by reducing the file size. In fact, the file size can be up to 25% smaller than that of typical MPEG-4 cameras. To accomplish the complexity of encoding AVC/H.264 in real-time on the E2, a H.264 video compression IC was incorporated into the camera that was designed specifically for portable consumer devices to achieve high video quality while simultaneously reducing the system power consumption. The result is high-quality video recording up to a total of 8 hours of full motion video with an 8 GB SDHC memory card (in TV-HQ mode). The Xacti E2 can also record up to a total of 4 hours of video with a 4 GB SDHC memory card, up to 2 hours with a standard 2GB SD card, and up to 1 hour with a standard SD card. Large 2.5-inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on an axis that allows you to take great video or still images from otherwise-difficult-to-view positions, proving to be especially useful when shooting underwater or in small rooms. Setting the E2 Camcorder Apart from Other Video Cameras Begins Inside. You can find an advanced 8.0-megapixel (total) CMOS image sensor inside the E2. The large sensor allows the E2 to capture high-resolution 8-megapixel still images in addition to recording high-quality digital videos with full-range stereo sound. Record up to a Total of 8 Hours of Full Motion Video. Or capture up to 2000 8-megapixel still images on a 8GB SDHC memory card, up to 4 hours of video with a 4 GB SDHC memory card, up to 2 hours with a 2GB standard SD card, and up to 1 hour with a 1GB standard SD card. Import Files Directly Into iTunes Software. Easy transfer to your video-capable iPod allows you to share a quick video the next time you are asked how the kids are doing! Ever Need to Capture Still Images While You're Already Shooting Video? The E2 enables simultaneous shooting of both 8-megapixel still images and 640 x 480-pixel video clips with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of a movie clip. You will never need to miss another precious photo opportunity. (Depending on the mode used to take still images, simultaneous video clip shooting may be interrupted. While shooting video clips, using the digital image stabilizer may change the angle of view for still images.) Sophisticated Photo Face Detection and Video Face Chaser.Using a proprietary SANYO algorithm, the E2 automatically compensates

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Great Camera -- But Worst Customer Service I've Ever Experienced

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue)

I purchased one of these cameras 3 weeks ahead in preparation for my son's two year birthday party. While I did not get it through Amazon (my mistake, as it was far cheaper here), it promptly arrived within two days. Upon opening and reading the manual first, I proceeded to plug in the battery carefully following the instructions. According to the manual, I should see the charger's red light go out when the battery is fully charged. Several hours later the red light was still on (it should have gone out no more than 2 hours after an initial charge) so I gave it some more time. After 5 hours, I decided to let the thing charge overnight. I wake up and the light is STILL on, so I called the vendor from where I purchased it from. They said that this was a warranty issue and they are simply a 3rd party vendor but asked me if I either wanted to return it, or suggested that I call Sanyo. I said most likely the battery or charger is defective so I called Sanyo's Warranty Department and after

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describing the problem, they determine that it is a defective battery and will ship a replacement out to me. Almost 2 weeks later, nothing. So I call Sanyo and the first person I spoke with tells me this is a "parts issue" and gives me their Parts Department number (apparently, "Parts" is on the other side of the U.S.). So after the phone tree from h---, the woman who answers then tells me it's a "Warranty issue" and routes me back to the first number. I told her that Warranty had sent me to them but she adamantly stands her ground. So I'm back to "Warranty" and this time, I get the absolutely rudest phone rep I've ever experienced in my life. She would cut me off at every turn and then tells me that I have to take this up with the company I bought it from. Now keep in mind I'm keeping my cool as I've always felt that getting rude gets you nowhere. She promptly hangs up on me. I call the vendor that I got it from (a major, well-known computer company) and they too are puzzled at Sanyo's response. So the rep there tells me not to worry, she'll call Sanyo on my behalf and get this straightened out. About 20 minutes later she calls back saying, "wow, I just spoke to one of the rudest people I've ever run into..." and tells me that she's referring this to her supervisor who will call Sanyo. A couple of minutes later the senior customer support guy tells me that he'll be calling Sanyo Customer Support, but wants me to stay on the line while he talks to them. He gets through and ANOTHER Sanyo rep puts up a major fight but the senior rep is persistent telling Sanyo that they sell their products in "good faith" and that this is clearly a warranty issue. The Sanyo rep then says that they will ship out a battery but in the meantime (it is now 3 days before my son's party), in desperation, I purchase several batteries from Amazon as a backup. BTW, I never did receive the replacement battery from Sanyo and I will never purchase another one of their products regardless of how good they may or may not be.

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This is NOT a waterproof camera

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I'm an aquatic biologist and I specifically bought this camera for the purpose of taking pictures and video while on the job. I had the camera a couple weeks and the pictures it took were wonderful until I took it snorkeling. We were in water less than 2 feet deep and the camera was shut properly. I took roughly 5 minutes of video and was replaying the video on shore when the camera shut down. I figured it was the battery. The next morning I pick up the camera and it had water behind the lens. It took SEVERAL weeks of emailing and phoning Sanyo before I was able to talk to someone about having the camera repaired or replaced (under warranty#. I sent it to one of their 2 authorized repair shops who had it for several weeks. Finally they came to the conclusion that it was user error and that the camera was waterproof. I followed all of the instructions in the manual. I ensured that the camera was sealed tight before use and it still got water in it. I know it was not user error.

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19 review(s) 0 comment(s) Posted 39 days ago at

Almost perfect

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue)

I love almost everything about this camera. I have taken it into the surf, to water parks, and in our pool. I have dropped it in the sand (while putting boggie board fins on), and it holds up like a champ. The only issue I have with it, is that if you close the screen while recording, it is easy to bump the record button, and it stops recording. At first I thought the camera was defective, but after experimenting, I discovered that I must be bumping the button. After one day at the water park, I had messed up about 20 out of 25 clips. The battery life is only about 1 hour of recording, but I wouldn't want to make it bigger to make that longer. I just bought a spare. I just wish that there was a waterproof holder for a spare battery. Also, you can't tell from the picture, but one side of the camera is white. I have no clue why Sanyo did that. Other than that one issue of stopping recording (which you could say is my problem), this is an awesome camera. I highly recommend it.

19 review(s) 0 comment(s) Posted 44 days ago at

SANYO VPC-E2 MAT WELL BE A TRENDSETTER.

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I purchased the Xacti E2 for my wife on her birthday. She is an accomplished diver and admitted sun bunney, as are our 2 daughters. I was amazed to see this item and read of its capabilities...not to mention suspicious. Now this will NOT replace a $300.00 Ikelite case on a $500.00 machine, but short of that comparo it shines like a Diamond in the morning sun. While we have not yet tested it at or near its max depth, it sure 'meets the bell' all the way there. Still photos are easy and quick, and the audio overlay is excellent. It is important here to remember how economical this item really is. for any on-the-go mom of any age kid(s)owning this is an affordable and viable option to do double duty; still and video camera that is durable enough for all the beach trips, sailing, fishing, soccer, etc. Obviously if you want to print 24" X 36" photos you will need 13+ MP, but for the average 'Joe' who rarely prints above 4" X 6" this is a STEAL! The Video is simply excellent and the same for

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19 review(s) 0 comment(s) Posted 51 days ago at

Nice video, but mine doesn't work anymore.

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue)

I loved this camera when I first got it. I brought it on a tubing trip down a river with a load of friends (there were like 12 of us that day I guess?), and got some great pictures and video with it. The closeups were awesome, the zoom was nice. I did take a few underwater pictures, but not many. I love the way it fits in your hand! Very easy to hold in action situations. But then.. I brought it home and was playing around in the pool we have with it, following this little wind-up toy we have that swims around. I was going from above water to underwater every couple minutes, and not leaving it under for more than 30 seconds at a time. The pool was only 3.5 ft deep, and it never touched the bottom, but after about 20 minutes, it died, while underwater. Fearing the worst, I quickly picked it up and checked to make sure the battery cover tab was pushed down (which creates the seal with the gasket). It was, so I got out and toweled it off, and pulled the battery compartment open. There were

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