Release Issued by Sanyo:
The HD2 is the smallest and lightest* camcorder of its kind
March 27th 2007......SANYO, a world leader in digital camera manufacturing, has launched a new high-definition digital camcorder. The HD2 is the latest addition to the award winning HD1 and HD1A range. Building on the features of the HD1A, the HD2 has the added ability to take 7.1 megapixal high-resolution images. The HD2 also has an HDMI terminal docking station (cable supplied), which means that clear video and high-resolution still images can be viewed on the growing numbers of High Definition TVs on the market.
As the smallest and lightest* camcorder of its kind, the HD2 measures 80 x 119 x 36mm, weighs just 235g (including battery and standard SD memory card) and is small and compact enough to fit in your pocket. This also means that both still and moving images can be shot using just one hand. A 2.2 inch LCD display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees for taking great video or still images in any situation. The LCD display contains 210,000 pixels, ensuring exceptionally clear viewing.
The HD2 also features a web-use filming mode, which means that footage can be uploaded directly on the internet without needing to be converted – making it ideal for the growing number of online video blog sites. Web–SHQ recording mode has been designed specifically to capture video destined for video iPOD and other popular MPEG-4 capable personal media players. For optimal playback on such devices, video is captured at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and a smooth and natural 30 frames per second video image.
Hassle-free editing
Recording and editing film footage is simplicity itself and doesn’t require the HD2 to be connected to a computer. Various scenes can be recorded into one single film which can be edited by cutting un-needed parts using the easy to use editing options in the camcorder. High Definition footage can be easily edited using Ulead DVD MovieWriter5.0 SE software and then conveniently saved in their MPEG-4 format directly onto a PC/MAC or DVD.
Ideal for low lighting
The HD2 is equipped with a one touch ‘high-sensitivity mode’ button for filming under low-lighting conditions. Additionally the HD2’s 10x optical zoom lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 in both wide and telephoto angles, allowing for clear images in low light situations. Combined with a 10x digital zoom capability, the HD2 is capable of a total 100x zoom.
Image Stabilization
The HD2 features digital image stabilization that works across the full shooting range from wide-angle to telephoto. Using an original corrective algorithm developed by SANYO, the HD2 is able to distinguish between ‘trembling hands’ and ‘camera work’ such as panning and tilting.
Progressive HD video scanning
Thanks to highly efficient MPEG-4 technology, the HD2 is able to create richly detailed high-definition 720p (1280 x 720 pixels) videos at 30 frames per second. That’s up to three times more pixels than standard conventional video cameras.
High Definition Engine
The HD2 is powered by high-precision LSI (large scale integration) circuitry for advanced, high-definition image processing. This powerful ‘high definition engine’ processes a vast number of calculations and enables the HD2 to provide image processing functions such as high-definition 720p processing, real-time MPEG-4 compression and noise reduction.
Super-fast – 9Mbs frame rate
The HD2 features an accelerated frame rate in the high definition mode, which is more than four times faster than earlier digital cameras. Transmitting data at nine megabits per second ensures that camera and subject motion are smooth and natural, without the image lag or distortion that might occur in slower-responding systems.
Features at a glance:
Edits movies without computer / Includes web compatible recording mode
Includes Ulead DVD Movie Writer 5.0 SE
High sensitivity mode
HDMI Compatible (cable supplied)
Super-fast start-up
Image stabilization
1280 x 720 progressive HD video scanning
High-definition engine
7.1 Megapixel still images
10x optical zoom
2.2 inch LCD display
Video recording optimized for personal media players
16:9 still shooting
Compact (80 x 119 x 36mm) and lightweight (235g)
* consumer-use available high definition video camera category (as of 7th February 2007)
More information is available at SANYO –
www.sanyo.co.uk
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