Sanyo Xacti HD700 7MP MPEG-4 High Definition 720p Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Red)

This camera is small & compact, & easy 2 use. It takes great pictures & video outdoors when there is an abundance of light. Indoors the photos & video are extremely poor. You can change the settings indoors 2 allow more light into the camera but the photos are just too "grainy" 2 be worth anything. If you know you will be shooting outdoors mostly & want a small easy 2 use camera that is easy 2 carry with you & operate then this is worth getting. If you plan on shooting indoors or without much light in the scene this camera is not 4 you. Here is a link 2 many photos I shot with this camera. As you can see the outdoor photos are really pretty good.

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We bought this about a year ago, & have used it a lot since then. We have an infant & a toddler, so having a video camera so easy 2 carry around & use on the spot is invaluable. I've been impressed with the video quality, long battery life, & smoothness(i.e. The video doesn't look shakey even though my hand is notoriously unsteady). The still pictures I take seem 2 just turn out ok, but I'm still glad 2 have it on the spot & we use another camera 4 nicer pics.

I bought the HD700 after my HD1 died & have had it now 4 about 6 months. I stuck with Sanyo in spite of all the trouble with the HD1 because I love the form factor so I was somewhat suprised 2 see that the HD700 was slightly smaller, great! As others have stated, there are quite a bit of image problems-poor low light, narrow field of view. I've found the video saturation & noise 2 be less than the HD1, but, the low light performance is still pretty poor. Also, the 5x optical zoom is only fair as it seems that the image is a bit blurry. The HD1 10x zoom was better. I more or less happy with the HD700 as my primary requirment is a small camcorder.

I bring this camera everywhere I go, it's portable & produces amazing videos. You'll never miss a single shot, it's durable & scratch resistant, besides the black part. It cost 100 less than the Xacti HD1000, but it's nearly as good, so it's excellent.


But beware, dark or moderately lighted areas are not good 4 this camcorder, other than that, the camera shoots good anywhere else, especially in HD!

bought this camera when it wa half-off 4 just one day. great deal. It's true you need 2 step back far enough 2 experience the advertised wide-angle. Other than that, no complaints.

Shoot high-definition today with this elegant state-of-the-art true 720p high-definition camcorder that doubles as a 7 megapixel digital camera. Encased in a stunning enclosure, the HD700 features a 5x optical lens & a large 2.7 inch widescreen display making the HD700 as convenient as it is useful. And, a HDMI port on the docking station allows you 2 simply connect 2 the latest high-definition TVs & recorders 2 view & share your footage. Also, the HD700 records 2 the latest MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 global standard, delivering exceptional video clarity & detail while maintaining the smallest file size possible.Stylish & Slim, the HD700 is a true work of art both on & off. Ergonomically designed 2 fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, most video & still functions can be easily accessed with the thumb of the hand used 2 hold the camera. Aside from making everything much simpler & easier 2 use, this 'one thumb' interface lets you enjoy-and be a part of each precious moment you record.