The Sanyo VPC-HD2000 Xacti High Definition Dual Camera (Gold) is a full 1920 x 1080/60p flash memory camera that records to SD/SDHC memory cards up to 32GB. Other notable features include 8MP digital stills, a 2.7 inch LCD display which rotates up to 285 degrees, super-fast 1.7 second start-up, and simultaneous video and photo capture. Don't be fooled by the camera's upright, pistol-grip design, the HD2000 packs in a lot of features that are meant to make your recording and sharing experience a user friendly one.
The HD2000 also provides you with a number of recording functions that make capturing video a breeze. The 16x Advanced Optical Zoom helps when capturing far-off video subjects, and 10x Optical Zoom comes in handy for still shots. Face Chaser, slow motion recording, digital image stabilization, microphone and headphone jacks lend a hand as well for creating quality video and stills that will last a lifetime.
1920 x 1080p High Definition
The VPC-HD2000 gives you full 1920 x 1080p high definition recording for detailed, beautiful images that look great on your HDTV or on the 'net. And, because the HD2000 records in the Internet friendly format of MPEG4 AVC/H.264 your videos are ready for uploading and sharing on social media sites instantly
Flash Memory Recording
Record to SD/SDHC memory cards (up to 32GB) with the HD2000 for uncomplicated storage and transfer of all your video and still images
2.7 Inch LCD Display
The 2.7 inch LCD screen flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees, allowing for video and stills shot from often difficult to view positions
8MP Still Images
Aside from shooting high definition video, the HD2000 also takes 8MP still photos which can be interpolated up to 12MP
16x Advanced Optical Zoom
The camcorder features Sanyo's 16x Advanced Optical Zoom for capturing far subjects on video, and 10x Optical Zoom for shooting photos
12 Subject Face Chaser
Face Chaser recognizes up to 12 faces for video and still pictures and optimizes focus/aperture settings to make sure all subjects are in focus
Up to 600fps Slow Motion
The HD2000 features slow motion shooting. In SHR mode (448 x 336) the HD2000 can reach 240 frames per second. In UHR mode (192 x 108) it can reach 600fps slow motion capability
Three-Dimensional Noise Reduction
Sanyo's Three-Dimensional Noise Reduction (3D-DNR) improves video clarity by reducing random signal noise. This improvement in bit rate allocation results in a more accurate video image
Digital Image Stabilizer
The Digital Image Stabilizer of the HD2000 compensates for up-and-down or side-to-side camera movement, keeping your subject steady and easy to follow. It distinguishes between unintentional camera shake and deliberate camera movement
Headphone and Microphone Jacks
The HD2000 includes external headphone and microphone jacks for higher quality recording
Photo Flash
The built-in, pop-up still photo flash helps you take photos in low light situations or at night
Sequential Photo Mode
Take up to 12 sequential digital stills per second with the HD2000
Easy Video and Still Transfer to iPod
Import video and still images directly into iTunes for transfer to your iPod, and share all your memories with friends and family, no matter where you are
Recording Time
Using a 16GB SDHC memory card you can capture over 11 hours of standard definition video or 1 hour and 28 minutes of full HD video
Simultaneous Video and Still Capture
Simultaneously capture video and still images with the press of the shutter button while shooting a video clip
Base Station with Remote
The HD2000 comes with a base station and a remote control - giving you a place to charge and keep the camera when you're not using it and a remote for control from a distance
Super-Fast Start-Up
When the HD2000 is powered on, closing the LCD display puts it in standby mode. When you open the display the HD2000A automatically powers up and begins recording in as little as 1.7 seconds
Sanyo Lithium-Ion Battery Included
The DB-L50 high capacity battery works with the FH1A to deliver approximately 135 minutes of video record time. The DB-L50 is designed to resist memory accumulation so it provides a full charge every time
Easy Playback on HDTV
The HD2000 camera features an HDMI output which makes connecting it to your HDTV or DVD recorder a snap. The HD2000 can also be easily connected to a computer to back-up copies of recorded content. Still images and video clips are played back continuously and in chronological order. When connected to a computer, simple drag-and-drop operation makes it easy to save recorded video clips and still images onto a computer's hard disk for emailing, editing, or archiving
NTSC/PAL Switchable
Features a switchable NTSC/PAL output for watching recorded video directly from the camcorder on your NTSC or PAL analog television