Sanyo VPC-CG65 6MP MPEG-4 Flash Memory Digital Camcorder (Silver)

Sanyo VPC-CG65 6MP MPEG-4 Flash Memory Digital Camcorder (Silver)
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG65 is an advanced video and still camera for today's generation of video-sharing enthusiasts. Make the most of its high-speed video-processing and 6-megapixel still camera. The Xacti CG65 makes posting movies on the internet or e-mailing them to friends and family easier by reducing the file size. An anti-shake system is integrated into the camera for better photos. Its ergonomic, vertical design of the compact camera allows natural body posture when shooting VGA-quality (640 x480 pixels) movies and 6.0-megapixel high-resolution stills. The result is high-quality video recording -- up to 10 hours with an 8 GB SDHC memory card. Most importantly, it's the first digital video camera to feature next-generation Advanced Video Codec H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) video compression technology -- designed to produce excellent video quality while reducing MPEG-4 file size approximately 25%. Scene Select for shooting under various conditions Portrait mode for taking vertical photos without rotating the camera Wind Noise Reduction for minimal audio interference Quick Standby starts recording/playback when LCD monitor is opened Up to 12 hours audio recording USB 2.0 support (charge battery with USB cable) PictBridge compatible Motion Director SE 1.1 corrects camera shake Software Included - Ulead DVD MovieWriter 4.0SE, Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE Basic Windows Vista compatible What's in the Box - CCD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack 7.8) / USB Cable / AV Cable / Battery Charger / Li-ion Battery Pack / Lens Cap / Soft Case / Neck Strap
Customer Review: The Best
First of all, I am a novice video camera user. My first priority was to have an easy to use video camera that would take good video that was easy to transfer to a PC. After reading the reviews of this and several other cameras I decided to purchase this camera. The camera has met all of my expectations. It is so easy to use and so easy to transfer the video to a PC. Using a free online video converter I was also able to use Windows Movie Maker to edit my video. I am an educator and I wanted to be able to use my camera with Windows Movie Maker for digital storytelling. I love this camera. The sound quality, the still picture and video quality are exceptional for the money. The camera is a lot smaller than it looks in the pictures and like others who have reviewed it state that it's small size makes you want to carry it with you everywhere (and I do!). I highly recommend this camera for it's quality, ease of use and especially if you are looking for an easy way to transfer your videos to your computer.
Customer Review: Great Hybrid Camcorder.
I've had this for about 2 weeks now. WOW! I am really impressed with the video quality of this hybrid camcorder. I have since taken a bunch of videos and burned it to a DVD using the included Ulead software. I was blown away by the video quality. I owned a Panasonic MiniDV camcorder before and you just can't compare the 2. The Panasonic was really dull and bad. On this one, videos are stored in an SD card. I have an 8GB SDHC and it's so easy to take videos and upload them into the PC. No more of the waiting overnight for your video to be transfered from MiniDV to your computer. I was skeptical initially but now I can say that this one is a keeper. Oh it also takes great still shots. Maybe not as great as my Canon SD700IS, but still takes really good still shots. This is the problem with current camcorders today. They will take good videos but take really pathetic still pictures. These hybrid camcorders are changing the landscape. And Sanyo is definitely taking the lead on this. This camera has everything I want or need from a camcorder. Small compact and very handy, takes really good videos and takes good still photos. It fits right in my pocket and it's very light! No need to bring that huge bag with all the extra tapes, batteries and the likes. I am now a Sanyo believer. Love this CG65!