Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black)

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

I find the camera very easy to hold while filming. The review button is less easy. My finger is too big. I have trouble reviewing with fast forward and rewind or slow motion, also changing from one to another of my filmiong sessions. I think this will improve with use. I have just gotten my camera.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

Love this camcorder/camera will use it for my upcoming trip to Europe. Use it on family reunion/birthday and love it. easy to use!! and awesome pictures/videos

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

I use in my home small partys, is very good i likke ,is very easy for use

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

I bought this camera after a lot of research for a very specific purpose - shooting documentaries for the web. I wanted a camera i can carry around easily all the time, that shoots HD, that's cheap, that i can plug a mic in, and that has a good lens and shoots well in all light conditions.
I am completely satisfied will all of my requirements. The Xacti is the lightest and easiest thing to carry around, i just put it in my handbag, it's almost the size of a point-and-shoot. The fact that it shoots HD video is still very amusing to me, because it looks like a toy when i hold it in my hand. The quality of the video certainly meets my standards, and for its price, it actually exceeds all expectations one can have. The camera performs really well in low light (when it's in manual setting, there is a lot of grain in auto). Image stabilization is so-so when the lens is zoomed in all the way and the use of a tripod is necessary. The fact that one can plug in a mic and headphones to this little camera is amazing to me. I have manual control over every setting i would like to (i am missing a focusing ring, but i don't think any handycam has that). Battery life is good - yesterday i kept it on for 3 hours, shooting on and off at a conference and the battery had one bar left in the end. The ease of transferring files from the camera to the computer is certainly a plus, it's like transferring pics from your photo camera. You get the videos in mp4 format, perfect for editing. (I haven't used any of the software that comes with the camera so I can't comment on that).
The only one flaw that I can think of is the fact that this camera has a problem with overheating pretty quickly, especially when you shoot hand-held. I didn't have a problem with the heat for the three hours at the conference when I held it on a tripod, but a week ago I was shooting another event, holding the camera in my hand for about an hour and it got really hot to the point where I got a warning to turn it off. So, if you're planning to shoot for a long time, use a tripod.
The unique design is actually very comfortable, I think it's more comfortable to hold this camera then the other small handycams out there.

To anyone who is clear they're not planning to shoot an aesthetic masterpiece on this camera, I would recommend this baby any day, without even thinking about it.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

I'm a multimedia developer and I've been playing around with this camera for the past 2 weeks and really enjoy it. I used this camera at a previous post production position and remembered how easy it was to use this camera, so that's why I bought one. I would recommend getting the wide angle and fish eye lenses to add to this camera as well. That's my next purchase. 1080p video is great although I've been mostly shooting 720p with it to keep the files sizes down. There is a 300fps slow motion setting on this camera as well which shoots 640x480 video. The slow motion quality is pretty good in outdoor situations, but indoors it's really grainy. If you're looking for a basic HD camera to shoot some home videos or are making short films, web videos, etc. this is a great little camera to get the job done. Good price point too.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

i bought this camcorder just a few weeks ago - it works great, lives up to all of it's features and i can't get over how tiny it is!best features:- automatic/manual toggle for most settings- 300 fps slow motion capture- 10x optical zoom- compact size- video/picture resolution options - amazingonly ways to make it better:- drivers for mac webcam!! one of the reasons I bought this camera was to stream video online with my mac - but there are no drivers for it (yet)- a USB line from the camera would have been nice - I won't be able to mount the camera on a tripod to use the webcam feature since you can only connect the camera to a computer from the dock- lens adapters: a cautionary tale - I bought a telephoto and wide angel lens package from a popular online auction website (50$ compared to 80$ each for the Sanyo brand) and while the lens are great and work beautifully - the adapter ring didn't fit onto my camera. No worries though, I bought one from [@] for 7$ [...]Overall, this is a great camera - it's features to price ratio is great[...]and in the purchase not only did I get the camera, but also a protective lens and two 16GB SD cards - an amazing deal!

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

very good camera for the price.in my area u can,t buy this camera under $400. anywhere.I use the camera for family outings, vacationing and hunting. Hd picture quality is amazing on highest resolution, but no stablization @ higher settings.i suggest no redbull or coffee when using these settings.also liked taking stills while recording, nice feature. Needs internal memory.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

This is one great camera. Small, light, but still big enough for my overly-large hands. Great camera for almost all uses - great for web chat, youtube, and personal videos. Coupled with a good tripod, and you could use this in any environment. Very happy with the product!

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

Have used it a few times and really like the size of it, great to capture those memories. Haven't watch the recorded video on my HD TV yet but I'm sure its good.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

This camera is the next leap forward. 4+ hours of HD, a battery that never dies, a chip that never fills, sharp zoom, steady stabilizer, amazing low-light. I sneak it on my professional shoots and use the footage with my high end footage.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

I bought this for fun, to always have a camcorder with me. But after several weeks with it, I'm convinced that I could use it in a pinch for my government job, getting shots at times and in places where I didn't have the big camera handy. Considering its size, price and convenience, it's a winner. It feels solid, handles well and is easy to use. The external microphone jack, remote control and manual controls give it potential far beyond the average point-&-shoot; these are the exact reasons I bought it. The menu design has been criticized by others, but I find no problem with it. Besides, the camera has a "simple" setting for avoiding the more sophisticated control options.
I'm not crazy about the image stabilization; it "sticks" a little, and now I'd rather just watch my caffeine level and hold it loosely. I use mine with a wireless microphone, and a serious shortcoming for my own projects is the lack of visual audio level indication. But the headphone jack does allow monitoring for someone not in front of the camera.
An unexpected "disadvantage" is the amount of attention it attracts. People on the street are fascinated and impressed by it. I had expected to be ignored just like any other tourist, but this unwanted attention can sometimes be a nuisance.
This must be one the best deals in camcorder history.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

So it's been a while since I've received this product and finally decided to give it a review. [...] let me say...the camera is great!

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

The camcorder is very easy to set-up and use. You don't need any manual for it, I just popped the box open and started filming, no training necessary. Movie quality is good, picture quality too. Low light situations are handled very good since its diaphragm can go to F1.8. Image stabilisation is not perfect when you use more than 6x zoom but with a tripod its perfect.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

I love the compact size. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the video/audio on such a compact, inexpensive camcorder.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

This is the best camcorder I have used to date. The camera works in low light very well. I have had all kinds of from Aiptek to Canon to Samsung and this is the jewel of the lot. I make videos with my daughter in normal room light and they turn out very well. Since I started looking for a SD card memory camcorder I haven't had any that record well in normal room light. This Sanyo HD 1010 is a joy to use and the price from B&H was just right for this quality of camera. I can't find anything not to like about this little camera. Some say that the IS is no good, but I say how about holding the camera still. When I was using 35mm film cameras there was no such thing as IS, I think we are to spoiled. I have the IS turned on and it seems to work just fine.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

For what it is and the price the camera works great, I purchased it for a trip to Europe so I wouldn't have to lug around my other larger cameras. One thing is it shows full frame in screen then crops about 10% when recording.

Unfortunately mine decided to stop recognizing the batteries. I had it charging on supplied base with a Sanyo battery on it, says full charge when plugged in however once AC power is disconnected camera dies. Same story with additional battery I purchased.

Now comes the fun part of trying to contact customer support, the 800# supplied is no longer in service and their website is straight out of 1998. It gets stuck in an infinite loop saying a field was left blank yet never returns to said field then when starting over the submit button is disabled.

Same deal with trying to find a service center- after info is entered the site tracks back to opening page.

At the price, it can be seen as a disposable camera so if seen as such you won't be disappointed, if it's you're only cam I'd look elsewhere.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

When filming on high def. the picture is fantastic, the picture outside is definatley better than indoors. I am not to much of a fan of the video quality when on simple recording. The image stabilizer is not the best. Overall I like it very much.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

Great still photos make this camcorder all-inclusive and all good. Low light photos are hard to get the colors right in.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

Wanted to get a camera that was easy to use and had good quality...this is it. Much cheaper on B&H than any other place. Only con is that it takes longer to focus in the dark.

Comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 High Definition Camcorder (Black):

I use it to make movies for my web site. Interviews and video blogs. It is great for doing on the spot videos and interviews. Had trouble getting my mono lapel mic to work with it. Had to buy an adapter to make it work, but finally got one and it works great.