Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 Waterproof High Definition SD Card Dual Camera - Video + Photo
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Take underwater High Definition video and still photos to a whole new level! The compact Sanyo Dual Camera Xacti WH1 has earned the highest possible IEC 60529 waterproof rating—IPX8—allowing footage to be captured without worrying about the effects of water or snow. The WH1 is capable of underwater depths down to an astounding 3m (10ft) for an entire hour and delivers High Definition video, 2 megapixel* digital photos, with a 30x optical zoom. The combination of waterproof HD video and 30x optical zoom allow the WH1 to go where no camera dare go before. Its compact design makes the WH1 extremely portable and easy to use. Videos, still photos and the various settings and menus can be easily accessed with the user’s thumb. The WH1’s convenient design makes sharing videos and photos via social networking web sites, portable video devices like IPod’s, TV’s and computers, a breeze. RRP $599. NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
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What are the features and how will they benefit you? |
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Waterproof & Snowproof – Waterproof to 3.0m for up to one hour, Snowproof and rugged design means you can take this camera almost anywhere. SDHC memory card recording –Record video or stills to reliable SD/SDHC memory cards (up to 32gb) for complete flexibility and easy transfer of your video footage.
30x optical zoom – The lens provides a fantastic zooming range from 43-1290 mm (35mm equivalent) so you can get closer to your subjects without being physically close.
High Definition 1280x720p – records HD 720p video for superb high definition underwater shooting.
High Speed Sequential Shooting – shoots still photos at up to 13 frames per second (at 2mp). Perfect for when you want to capture just the right shot when photographing sports or fast-moving action.
Still Photo Capture – capture 2mp still images whilst simultaneously shooting video.
Digital Image Stabiliser – digitally compensates for vibration and hand-held movement for smoother, less jumpy images.
Face Detection – detects human faces (up to 12) and automatically adjusts camera for optimal focus and exposure for both video and stills.
Easily Transfer Video and Still Images- Import video and still image files directly into iTunes software and then port them to your video-capable iPod. Also easily export and upload to social networking web sites. Makes sharing your video & photos simple.
HDMI output - makes connecting the WH-1 to a Digital TV or DVD Recorder a breeze.
Long Battery Life – up to 3 hour 20 min. recording time!
Super Fast Start Up – you can be filming in just 1.7 seconds by simply flipping open the LCD monitor and hitting record. |
What's in the box?
Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 Video Camera
AC Adapter
USB Cable
AV Cable
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (DB-L50)
Grip Belt
CD-ROM Software
Instruction Manual
12 Month Warranty from Sanyo Australia |
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To get started, DCW recommends....
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... extra memory
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... a spare battery |
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... a cleaning kit |
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... a carry case |
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Take your videography to the next level with these optional accessories
Specifications
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Effective pixel count/Camera element |
Photos: Approx. 1.10-Megapixels Videos: HD: Approx. 0.97-Megapixels SD: Approx. 1.10-Megapixels |
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Camera element |
1/6 inch CMOS sensor, Approx. 1.10-Megapixels (total) |
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Recording media |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card (up to 32GB) Internal memory: Approx. 43 mb |
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Recording file formats |
Photos: JPEG (DCF*1, DPOF*2, Exif Ver2.2*3) Videos: ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) Audio: 48kHZ sampling, 16bit, 2ch, AAC |
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Resolution (pixels) |
Photos*4 |
2M: 1600 x 1200*4, 1.1M: 1184 x 888 0.9M[16:9]: 1280 x 720 0.3M: 640 x 480 |
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Continuous shots |
2M: 1600 x 1200, 13fps/Max 29 photos 1.1M: 1184 x 888, 13fps/Max 30 photos |
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Videos*5 |
HD-SHQ: 1280 x 720 (30 fps/ 9Mbps) TV-HR: 640 x 480 (60 fps/6Mbps) TV-SHQ: 640 x 480 (30 fps/3Mbps) |
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Lens |
30x optical zoom lens; Aperture: F=1.8(W) – 4.3(T) Focus distance: f=2.5 to 75.0mm; Galvanometer method structure, Auto focus: 7 groups, 10 elements (2 aspheric elements, 3 aspheric surfaces), Built-in neutral density filter Photos: f=43-1290mm(=35mm) Optical 30x zoom Videos: f=43-1290mm(=35mm) Optical 30x zoom |
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Photo range |
Standard: 50cm to infinity (wide), 1.0m to infinity (tele) Super macro: 1cm – 1m (wide) |
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Digital zoom |
Shooting: 50x max., Playback 25x max. (2M mode, depending on the resolution) |
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Low light sensitivity (video) |
Approx. 11 lux (Auto mode, 1/30 sec.) Approx. 3 lux (High-sensitivity/ Lamp mode, 1/15 sec.) |
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Stills sensitivity |
Auto (ISO 50 – 200), Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1600, Switching system) |
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Digital Image Stabilizer |
Photos: Digital Image Stabilizer (electronic), Videos: Digital Image Stabilizer (electronic) |
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Audio |
Microphone: Built-in stereo, Speaker: Built-in monaural (L+Rch mixed output) |
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LCD monitor |
2.5 inch, Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD display, Approx. 150,000 pixels (7-level brightness, 285 degrees rotation) |
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Languages |
English/ Japanese/ French/ German/ Spanish/ Italian/ Dutch/ Russian/ Portuguese/ Turkish/ Japanese/ Thai/ Korean/ Simplified Chinese/ Traditional Chinese |
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Interface |
AV output Video: HDMI/Composite video, NTSC/PAL USB 2.0 (high-speed mode compatible) |
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Power source |
Lithium-ion battery x 1 (DB-L50 included: 1900mAh) |
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Power consumption |
When using battery: 3.0W (when filming videos) |
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Approx. battery-use time*6 |
Photos: Approx. 450shots (CIPA standard), Continuous video filming: Approx. 200min. Continuous playback: Approx. 570 min. |
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Dimensions/Volume |
58.7 (W) x 62.8 (H) x 112.4 (D)mm (maximum dimension, excluding protruding parts), Volume: Approx. 327cc |
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Weight |
Approx. 311g (main unit only), Approx. 354g (including battery, Approx. 41 g, and SD card, Approx. 2 g) |
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SD Memory Card Type |
Video Recording Time (Total Time)*7 |
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HD-SHQ |
TV-HR |
TV-SHQ |
Audio Memo |
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16 GB |
3 hr 51 min. |
5 hr 43 min. |
11 hr 06 min. |
261 hr. |
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SD Memory Card Type |
Number of Photographs*7 |
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2M |
1.1M |
0.9M [16:9] |
0.3M |
2M Cont |
1.1M Cont |
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16 GB |
11,600 |
14,200 |
15,100 |
19,200 |
11,600 |
14,200 |
*1 DCF is the abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File system, established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association (JEITA). *2 The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format for recording on storage media information such as the number of frames and copies desired for printing of images taken on the digital camera. *3 Exif Ver2.2 is an industry standard established for file formatting of digital cameras. *4 Based on the image information taken from the image sensor, the image is interpolated in real time, recording and generating image pixels. *5 For these models 60fps is actually 59.94fps, 30fps is actually 29.97fps, 240fps is actually 239.76fps, and 600fps is actually 599.4fps. *6 Amount of pictures based on CIPA standards. When using a Sandisk SD Memory Card (2GB) and bundled Lithium-ion battery. Videos are when filming in HD-SHQ mode. Playback is when in continuous playback. Through actual operation, time may vary. *7 Figure projects time and amount of stills taken which will fill the recording medium. Amount varies by memory card maker, type of photo subject and photographic conditions. * Specifications as of January 21, 2009, subject to change. * All product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
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