Anyone own Sanyo Xacti HD100 or HD700

[147798]

This sounds like something I could use. I need a very portable cam with better than SD quality (don't need full HD, but would like to improve on SD).

Question for any HD1000 owners (not the 700): What's the battery solution for the Sanyo? Does it have replaceable batteries that can be plugged into a wall charger? I like to have two batteries, with one always at the ready. Is that possible with the Xacti HD1000?

 

[maestrokev]

This sounds like something I could use. I need a very portable cam with better than SD quality (don't need full HD, but would like to improve on SD).

Question for any HD1000 owners (not the 700): What's the battery solution for the Sanyo? Does it have replaceable batteries that can be plugged into a wall charger? I like to have two batteries, with one always at the ready. Is that possible with the Xacti HD1000?

Yes, replaceable rechargeable batteries available. I've used the less expensive 3rd party Impact brand on my Canon 1D and 5D DSLR's and they've been great. Check out B&H.

You can shoot in SD or HD mode. 640x480 and 1280x720 can BOTH be shot at 60fps. Canon HV20's 24fps gives that cinematic smooth look BUT for fast action few camcorders record at 60fps. 60fps makes any fast moving objects look good. No more of that smearing that happens if you move the cam quickly - most camcorders only record at 30fps.

 

[mikeyPotg]

non-blue ray DVD records in SD format. DVD format is MPEG2, a non-HD format. Data will be lost if you burn to DVD. Doesn't mean it might not look nice. Try it. But it will not be true HD, even if it's 16:9 (widescreen) format.

Ahh.. thats a bummer, but I figured as much. Sorry if this is an offtopic/dumb question, but what if I bought an HDV Camcorder (like Canon HV10), edited the footage, then exported it back to the tape... would that still lose quality in the export? If not, at least I can connect the tape/camera to the TV & show it in high def.

Sorry, I just don't know much about conversions and I'd really like to show off some high def work on something aside from my Mac.

 

[maestrokev]

You do realize that you can connect the HD1000 directly to a HDTV?

The other cool function is the Xacti library. You can save all your video clips to an external USB hard drive that plugs into the dock of the HD1000. The HD1000 can then playback all your clips. Solves the problem of BluRay and HD-DVD playback for now.

 

[147798]

You do realize that you can connect the HD1000 directly to a HDTV?

The other cool function is the Xacti library. You can save all your video clips to an external USB hard drive that plugs into the dock of the HD1000. The HD1000 can then playback all your clips. Solves the problem of BluRay and HD-DVD playback for now.

Can you edit and post process, and THEN play back from the USB drive via the Xacti? If so, what format does your movie have to be in, to play back via the Xacti?

 

[maestrokev]

Can you edit and post process, and THEN play back from the USB drive via the Xacti? If so, what format does your movie have to be in, to play back via the Xacti?

Currently you can't edit the original Sanyo MP4 files and get the HD1000 to playback (whether on USB drive). Since the whole MP4/AVCHD codec is so new I'd suggest that anyone looking to do a lot of post-processing to NOT buy a HD1000 or any MP4/AVCHD codec camcorder. The benefit of DV tape is that every video editing program supports editing. Once you go HD and especially MP4/AVCHD then the choices are more limited and you'll need a current spec'd computer.

I mentioned in my Amazon review that you learn to shoot differently. When I shot using DV tape I'd shoot 30min to 1hr constantly and then clip out parts to edit. Now I shoot a few minutes here and there but no more of that 1hr continuous recording which makes it easier to keep viewer interest when playing back.

Changes are coming ... look at how many hard drive/SD card/DVD based camcorders are being released and the surge in HD models. The video editing software should catch up soon.

 

[baypharm]

Sanyo HD 1000 wide angle adapter

This may not be the correct forum but if anyone is looking for the Sanyo 0.4 semi wide angle lens adapter. Let us know. We don't use ours.

 

[mikeyPotg]

Can you stand up the camera on a table without using a tripod? That's pretty important to me for getting some nice angles. The design of it looks front heavy.

 

[maestrokev]

Can you stand up the camera on a table without using a tripod? That's pretty important to me for getting some nice angles. The design of it looks front heavy.

Yes, it will stand upright on its own without a tripod, BUT it won't if you put a wide-angle lens on it.

 

[baypharm]

Excited to hear that. Do you have the HD700 or 1000? I'd like to go with the HD700 for the smaller size but not having seen them at a store I'm not sure how each model would fit in my pocket. Currently I have a Panasonic PVGS500 and that's definitely not pocketable.

Thanks.

We have the HD1000.

 

[baypharm]

Hey so I'm close to jumping the gun and getting a Sanyo Xacti HD1000. After having yours for a while longer, do you have any other comments/concerns about it?

How's the editing going?

I've read that the best setting to use it in is 700p, have you tried 1080p?

Can it fit in your pocket?

When you transfer the footage to DVD, does it lose quality? I'm not too sure how that works since theres no HD DVD/Bluray burners out yet.

Anything else I should know?

Thanks and sorry for all the questions!

Yes it will fit in your pocket - if it's large as in a coat pocket. Pants pocket forget it. We shot in the 1080 format not 700. iMovie '08 will allow you to edit if you shoot in anything other than 1080 - don't ask me why. Didn't notice any change in quality from source to DVD. Also I have heard that you can shoot with this camera, take out the SD card and place it in your Playstation 3 and - viola!!!! Supposed to play. Anyone with a PS3 can confirm this?

After using this camera for a couple of weeks, I like the Panasonic AG HSC1U better. Anyone want the Sanyo?

 

[igetit]

Yes it will fit in your pocket - if it's large as in a coat pocket. Pants pocket forget it. We shot in the 1080 format not 700. iMovie '08 will allow you to edit if you shoot in anything other than 1080 - don't ask me why. Didn't notice any change in quality from source to DVD. Also I have heard that you can shoot with this camera, take out the SD card and place it in your Playstation 3 and - viola!!!! Supposed to play. Anyone with a PS3 can confirm this?

After using this camera for a couple of weeks, I like the Panasonic AG HSC1U better. Anyone want the Sanyo?

How much are you looking to get for the XActi? If it is the 1000 model I'll be interested in doing business.

 

[baypharm]

How much are you looking to get for the XActi? If it is the 1000 model I'll be interested in doing business.

That's up in the air. Contact me at baypharm@yahoo.com. I don't want to violate any forum rules. I like it here and want to stay.

 

[jlanuez]

Sanyo HD100 & MacBook AIR?

I currently have a 17" C2D MacBook PRO but am switching to the basic AIR for portability reasons.

Does anyone have any recomendations on if the MacBook AIR will work well with the Sanyo HD1000?

Will the Air have enough processing power, RAM, and ports?

Thanks!

 

[krye]

I have the 700. It's awesome. It's not a pro-pro camera. For that you need to spend a lot more. But for decent HD home movies, etc, it's perfect. I'm happy with it. I was tired of shooting little 480*320 movies of my kids on my P&S Kodak. Throwing that in iMove/iDVD and looking at it on the TV used to make me cringe. Now with 720i it looks awesome. I am very pleased. The picture is a little grainy in low light conditions. So it could be a little better in low light conditions. Don't get me wrong, it's not horrible. In a bright room or outside, the picture looks awesome. The audio is superb in all conditions. I was really impressed with the audio quality too.

You can't beat the SD storage. No hard drives to die, no slow clunky tapes. 8G SD cards are awesome. The camera is detected by the Mac. I don't really use the docking station since I prefer to just take the card out of the camera and pop it in a USB stick.

 

[jlanuez]

I have the 700. It's awesome. ... The camera is detected by the Mac. I don't really use the docking station since I prefer to just take the card out of the camera and pop it in a USB stick.

Thanks for responding!
Do you think a basic model AIR will have enough processing power (1.6GHz C2D with 2GB RAM) to work with the files High-Def produced by the HD1000?

 

[em5photog]

I just bought the hd1000 and love it so far . I was looking for a forum for it but could not find one like the hv20.com has . So i made one If you own the 700 or 1000 stop check it out http://hd1000.freeforums.org/

 

[jlanuez]

Sanyo Xacti HD1000

Found a (glowing) review here:

Steves Digicams Forum


http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/sanyo_hd1000.html

 

[krye]

Thanks for responding!
Do you think a basic model AIR will have enough processing power (1.6GHz C2D with 2GB RAM) to work with the files High-Def produced by the HD1000?

Probably, but moving them in and out of iMovie and/or Quicktime is going to be a slooooow.

 

[maestrokev]

I currently have a 17" C2D MacBook PRO but am switching to the basic AIR for portability reasons.

Does anyone have any recomendations on if the MacBook AIR will work well with the Sanyo HD1000?

Will the Air have enough processing power, RAM, and ports?

Thanks!

I have the HD1000 and the MBA 1.6 base model. 720p video skips when played on the MBA and doesn't take long before the fan starts up. I haven't bothered trying 1080i video but it will probably be just as taxing. In other words, I can't watch my HD1000 generated 720p video comfortably.

 

[jlanuez]

I have the HD1000 and the MBA 1.6 base model. 720p video skips when played on the MBA and doesn't take long before the fan starts up. I haven't bothered trying 1080i video but it will probably be just as taxing. In other words, I can't watch my HD1000 generated 720p video comfortably.

Wow, that stinks. But glad you shared the info!
I see from your sig that you also have the 24" iMac Extreme.
We also have this same desktop with 4GB RAM.

So, I'm thinking that we could do all the edit work on the iMac, then convert it to whatever format and at least VIEW it on the Air???

We have TV (that syncs with the 24' Imac Extreme upstairs) with a High-Def 52" Sony XBR LCD so that is mostly where we would watch the completed videos. As well as converting them for YouTube to share with friends & we both use iPhones and like copies on there.

Any other suggestions now that you know the more complete picture?
Are you happy with the HD1000 in general?

Thanks!!!


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[yotoad]

potential iMac owner

i have this camera, and have an older PC that can't cut it with HD video, so i'm in the market for a new desktop -- please let me know how the 24" iMac works with this camera footage -- i have children, so i'm probably going to be shooting in 720p 60fps mostly for the motion issues.

the iMac i'm looking to get would have 4 gig RAM as well. i tried to convert a test file 720p60fps to TV HD format last night, but wasn't getting the results i wanted -- it might be that i'm trying to convert the file on an older (P4 2.66 ghz, 1gig RAM) computer.

I like the camera, but i need to mess with the settings for low light situations. i'm looking forward to using it on outdoor shots too

i'll be watching this thread!

Wow, that stinks. But glad you shared the info!
I see from your sig that you also have the 24" iMac Extreme.
We also have this same desktop with 4GB RAM.

So, I'm thinking that we could do all the edit work on the iMac, then convert it to whatever format and at least VIEW it on the Air???

We have TV (that syncs with the 24' Imac Extreme upstairs) with a High-Def 52" Sony XBR LCD so that is mostly where we would watch the completed videos. As well as converting them for YouTube to share with friends & we both use iPhones and like copies on there.

Any other suggestions now that you know the more complete picture?
Are you happy with the HD1000 in general?

Thanks!!!


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[maestrokev]

Wow, that stinks. But glad you shared the info!
I see from your sig that you also have the 24" iMac Extreme.
We also have this same desktop with 4GB RAM.

So, I'm thinking that we could do all the edit work on the iMac, then convert it to whatever format and at least VIEW it on the Air???

We have TV (that syncs with the 24' Imac Extreme upstairs) with a High-Def 52" Sony XBR LCD so that is mostly where we would watch the completed videos. As well as converting them for YouTube to share with friends & we both use iPhones and like copies on there.

Any other suggestions now that you know the more complete picture?
Are you happy with the HD1000 in general?

Thanks!!!
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Hi, I love my HD1000! The deficiencies in HD qualities and image stabilization/auto-focus vis-a-vis other HD camcorders is minor when you take into account how much more video you'll capture with a device this portable. I'm doing a roadtrip around Australia right now and shooting all the time.

Yes, my iMac 24" 4GB 2.8GHz slices through the HD video quite easily so best to do all your editing work on the iMac. Watching any 720p and above video is a struggle on the MBA 1.6 so I'd downsample to something slightly smaller in DivX to watch if you want smooth playback. Don't forget the size and resolution of the MBA isn't good for HD video whereas the IMac's full 1920 screen is perfect.

Also with the HD1000 and the AVCHD codec I find I shoot in bursts, 1-3min max at a time rather than with tape where I would shoot for 10-30min at a time then edit out later. The short clips require less editing if at all and are more likely to retain the viewer's attention than suffering through long clips.

 

[jlanuez]

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Yes, my iMac 24" 4GB 2.8GHz slices through the HD video quite easily so best to do all your editing work on the iMac. Watching any 720p and above video is a struggle on the MBA 1.6 so I'd downsample to something slightly smaller in DivX to watch if you want smooth playback. Don't forget the size and resolution of the MBA isn't good for HD video whereas the IMac's full 1920 screen is perfect...

I'm now worried and thinking I should reconsider the idea of selling our 17" MBP for an Air.

 

[maestrokev]

If editing video is your thing then don't sell the MBP. I have the MBP and MB and the MBA as many have mentioned is awesome for what it is but it doesn't have the processing power for AVCHD, but then again only my iMac slices through that, my MBP and MB heat up quickly too. You might still find as I mentioned that after getting the HD1000 you'll shoot in shorter clips and edit less or not at all.