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Sanyo launch New High Performance Digital Compact Camera
6 November 2006…SANYO has launched the new Xacti E7 – a 7-megapixel compact digital still camera that can record high-quality video in VGA resolution as well. The camera also includes 3x optical zoom, large 2.5” LCD monitor and an innovative Touch Sensor feature, which makes shooting fast sequences easier than ever before.
Despite its ultra slim dimensions (91 x 55 x 21mm) and stylish design, the SANYO Xacti E7 boasts a wealth of high performance features. Richly detailed 7-megapixel photos and television-quality VGA videos (at 30fps) with audio can be viewed on the large 2.5” LCD screen, while 3x optical zoom allows even distant subjects to be captured with brilliant clarity. SANYO’s innovative onboard Touch Sensor means the autofocus can be activated with just a light touch and shutter delay is reduced to 0.05 seconds. With the sequential shot function, capable of 2.3 frames per second, the camera can even capture individual moving sequences realistically – ideal for shooting sporting or other fast-moving events.
The Xacti E7 has been equipped with a wide variety of programme modes that help produce perfect results every time. In Portrait Mode, the camera automatically focuses on faces and optimally illuminates them for flawless headshots. This mode ensures that skin tones always look natural and that there is no red-eye. The Autofocus Mode solves the problem of photographing moving objects. When activated, the autofocus system automatically tracks the subject and keeps it in the centre of the image, even during fast paced action. This prevents sports players, for example, from ‘running out of the shot.’
Captured data can either be recorded on a Secure Digital memory card or on the internal 23MB memory of the Xacti E7 camera. The lithium-ion battery delivers enough power for up to 260 pictures on a single charge – so even on long photo shoots it won’t need recharging.
The SANYO Xacti E7 will be available in the UK in November 2006.
Key features at a glance:
§ 7.1 Megapixel CCD
§ 3x optical zoom
§ 2.5” LCD monitor
§ VGA size (640 x 480) video clips
§ Touch Sensor shutter button
§ Red-eye correction
§ 23MB internal memory
Supplied accessories:
§ Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
§ Charger
§ USB cable
§ AV cable
§ Carrying strap
§ SANYO software pack
§ Manual
A lower cost version of the E7, the S7 is also available.
Sales information is available at SANYO – Visit www.sanyo.co.uk
