Sanyo has added 5 new models to its line-up of Xacti Dual Cameras. They include new waterproof HD models (DMX-WH1, DMX-CA9), a stylish Compact HD unit (DMX-CG10), and Full HD 60p cameras (DMX-FH11, DMX-HD2000). The first camera to be released will be the Sanyo HD2000, available starting from February 6th 2009.

Sanyo Press Release

SANYO Announces New Xacti Dual Camera All-HD Full Line-up for 2009

Take photos and movies with one camera-choose the perfect Xacti for every lifestyle!

Tokyo, January 21, 2009 - SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) is pleased to introduce its new line-up of Xacti Dual Cameras, a line-up that redefines digital imaging by allowing greater flexibility for camera lovers and users all over the world with an amazing line-up of cameras that take both photos and videos, enhancing and enriching active lifestyles. The new mixed form factor (Horizontal, Vertical) line-up of five (5) cameras* include new waterproof HD models (DMX-WH1, DMX-CA9), a stylish Compact HD units (DMX-CG10), and Full HD 60p cameras (DMX-FH11, DMX-HD2000). The first camera to be released in the sequence for the new 2009 line-up will be the DMX-HD2000, available starting from February 6, 2009.

Xacti Dual Cameras combine the benefits of digital still cameras and camcorders into one unit, offering the freedom to take both photos and videos separately, yet seamlessly. The cameras are small and compact, making them ultra-portable and easy to hold for active filming and shooting anywhere or anytime while on the go, recording high definition videos and taking high resolution photos in either vertical or horizontal form factors, providing more options to choose from, to match any lifestyle or preference. Not only can the cameras be connected to televisions after taking photos or recording videos and shared, but it is easy to seamlessly upload and use on computers and the Web, thanks to a movie format highly compatible with computers. With the AVC/H.264 format, it is easy to share videos online, on blogs or other multi-media sites, and also easy to import to iPods and other portable media devices for viewing anywhere, anytime.

As high definition television and other high definition image-supporting media devices become more widely available, and as computers and the Internet advance into the high definition age, the models for sale in 2009 are all HD-ready, so the images can be enjoyed in beautiful clarity.

Main Features

- World’s first*4 vivid and smooth Progressive Full HD movies (DMX-HD2000/FH11)
- World’s first*5 Waterproof*2 HD (DMX-CA9/WH1)
- Industry’s first*6 HD Movie camera with high resolution 10-Megapixel still photos (DMX-CG10)

* Number of cameras in line-up may vary by market; contents in this release pertain to the Japanese market only
*1 SANYO Xacti “Full HD” means data recorded at 1080p-i.e. 1920 (horizontal) x 1080 (vertical) pixels
*2 CA9; IPX8 Compliant (water depth up to 1.5 m, for up to 60 minutes) WH1; IPX8 Compliant (water depth up to 3 m, for up to 60 minutes).
*3 SANYO Xacti “Standard/Compact HD” means data recorded at 720p-i.e. 1280 (horizontal) x 720 (vertical) pixels.
*4 For consumer-use video cameras HD2000: As of Feb 6, 2009 (Expected release date) / FH11: As of Apr 24, 2009 (Expected release date)
*5 For consumer-use video cameras CA9: As of Mar.13, 2009 (Expected release date)/WH1:As of Mar19, 2009(Expected release date)
*6 For consumer-use video cameras as of Jan 21, 2009

Full HD*1 models (DMX-HD2000, DMX-FH11)
1. World’s first*4 vivid and smooth Progressive Full HD movies
- Newly developed high-speed image processing engine allows HD2000 and FH11 to record two times the amount of data that common interlace formats currently do
- Progressive video recording allows even more vivid and smooth videos and movies
- HD2000 achieves the longest continuous recording of its class*6, up to an incredible 135 minutes
- HD2000 achieves longer battery use by energy-conscious circuit and image processing engine design

2. High resolution 8-Megapixel stills while still offering the best in Full HD movies
‘Reverse Sequential Shot’ function allows better chance for the perfect picture
- Full 8-Megapixel still photos anytime, even while simultaneously recording Full HD movies
- Real-time interpolation technology also allows up to 12-Megapixel*7 beautiful photos
- ‘Reverse Sequential Shot’ function senses when the button for photo is pressed and held, and starts generating photos, although the photos from the previous second are not actually recorded until the photo button is released
- ‘Reverse Sequential Shot’ aids in capturing hard to take photos, up to 1.5 seconds of the event before the button was released, just enough to catch that perfect baseball or golf swing
- ‘Reverse Sequential Shot’ takes 6 photos/sec in 8-Megapixel mode (up to 9 photos), and 12 photos/sec in 4-Megapixel mode (up to 15 photos)

3. Equipped with 16x “Advanced Zoom” allowing a wider area zoom than before
- SANYO’s “Advanced Zoom” for zooming while recording movies
- New zoom function allows a much wider area to included as the image is enlarged, effectively increasing the area from 2-Megapixels (as found on the DMX-HD1010) to 5-Megapixels
- Enjoy wider scenes from (Wide) 44mm ~ (Tele) 710mm (35mm film equiv.)

4. Other Features
- High-Speed video*8 (240 fps/600 fps) for slow-motion playback (1/4, 1/10 of normal video speed)
- Double-memory: 8GB Built-in memory (DMX-FH11) + up to 32GB SDHC memory card compatible (memory card sold separately)
- Compatible with the “Xacti Library”*10 that allows saving/indexing and playback of videos and pictures from an external hard drive (sold separately)

*6 For Consumer-use Full HD video cameras (DMX-HD2000: When using Full-HD mode)
*7 Based on the image information taken from the image sensor, the image is interpolated in real time, recording and generating image pixels
*8 Resolution for 1/4 speed slow-motion is 448 x 336 / Resolution for 1/10 speed slow-motion is 192 x 108
*9 For the DMX-HD2000, it is via the bundled docking station

Waterproof Standard HD models (DMX-CA9, DMX-WH1)

1. World’s first*5 Waterproof*2 HD movies
- SANYO’s proprietary waterproofing technology allows recording of scenes that traditionally would have been passed over on, due to waters adverse affects on normal video cameras
- DMX-CA9 and DMX-WH1 have received IPX8 (full water submersion) based on JIS C 0920 waterproofing guidelines
- DMX-CA9 can be submersed to 1.5m ; DMX-WH1 can be submersed to 3m
- Waterproofing allows cameras to be used with confidence in a variety of scenes, in any season-even winter sports*10, where the camera might get wet-swimming, in the rain, snowboarding or skiing, snorkeling, etc.
- The CA9 and WH1 are suited to meet the needs of those with active lifestyles-and create the possibility to share moments that not many have seen before

2. 9-Megapixel high resolution photos with DMX-CA9
- Full photo functionality, even in the water-waterproof!
- Photo function further improved to allow digital camera style shooting of 9-Megapixels
- CA9 acts as a very high resolution camera, as well as a high definition video camera

3. Get close up with 30x optical zoom on the DMX-WH1
- Equipped with long-range 30x optical zoom
- Usable in land or water, it is easy to see the recording subject
- Zoom allows more flexibility while shooting high definition movies

4. Other Features
- ‘Reverse Sequential Photo’*11 shooting function ensures the perfect photo
- Motion correction (anti-shake) function*12 and ‘Face Chaser Function’*13 for movies and stills
- Long recording time of up to 200 minutes (DMX-WH1)
- “Sub Rec Button” equipped to allow different uses responding to the angle of filming/shooting

*10 Please beware of moisture and condensation when using in cold locations or in areas with high temperatures or humidity.
*11 DMX-CA9 & DMX-WH1: Compatible with 2M Sequential shot and 1.1M Sequential shot modes
*12 For instances where there is intense shaking or when the shutter is slow, motion correction function may not be able to correct the image
*13 Depending on the photographic subject and shooting conditions, there are instances where the face detection function may not work as expected.

Compact HD model (DMX-CG10)

1. HD movies and High resolution, realistic 10-Megapixel photos
- Uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression format and technology that allows movies to be saved as a single file, just like photos, for easier handling on computers and the Internet
- Increased specifications with a smaller, more compact body
- 10-Megapixel photos with realistic clarity
- Real-time interpolation technology also allows up to 12-Megapixel*7 beautiful photos

2. Pocket-sized compact HD camera with a slim and stylish body
- Slim and compact with a volume of only 167 cc, and a mass of 171 g
- Higher portability, compared with previous model (HD800), size has been reduced in volume by 2.5%, and in mass by approximately 10%
- Pocket-sized high resolution photos and HD movies to be used anywhere, anytime

3. Other Features
- Motion correction (anti-shake) function*12 and ‘Face Chaser Function’*13 for movies and stills
- Large, easy to see 3-inch, 230,000 pixel Wide LCD monitor
- 3D DNR digital noise reduction for vividly clear movies

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