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

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 Sanyo 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. Playback directly onto a HD or standard TV screen. Easy connection 2 VCR or DVD recorder. Remote Control Included 5x all-glass optical zoom with a bright maximum aperture of f/3.5. Consisting of nine groups & twelve total lenses (3 aspheric elements, 5 aspheric surfaces), the HD700's lens provides a fantastic field-of-view with a 38-190 mm range (35 mm equivalent). Combined with the 12x digital zoom, the HD700 provides up 2 60x zooming capability Each video is recorded as an individual MPEG-4 & each still as a JPEG Records & plays from optional SD & SDHC memory cards; accepts up 2 8GB capacity ? The new HD700 was designed 2 work with Apple's full complement of video editing applications including the new iMovie 08. Easily edit your movies & add them 2 your website or YouTube 4 sharing or create versions 4 iPod, iPhone or the Apple TV NTSC / PAL (interfacing via included docking station or connecting adaptor) 720p 1280x720 video HDTV resolution capability Unit Dimensions 2.9 x 1.4 x 4.3 inches (W x D x H); Weight 6.7 oz. approx. (main unit only), 7.5 oz. approx. (including battery & a standard SD card) Includes SANYO Software Pack, Docking station, Dedicated AV interface cable, Dedicated Component interface cable, Dedicated USB cable, Cable adaptor, Lith