Sanyo 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.
The new line-up includes:
| Product | Xacti Digital Movie Camera 2009 Line-up (Japan) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Vertical | Horizontal | Vertical | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Type(s) | Full HD*1 1920 x 1080 60fps | Waterproof*2 Standard HD*3 | Compact HD*3 | ||
| Product No. | DMX-HD2000 | DMX-FH11 | DMX-CA9 | DMX-WH1 | DMX-CG10 |
| Color(s) | Black / Champagne Gold |
Black | Black Red Green |
White, Yellow |
Black Pink Blue |
| MSRP | Open Price | ||||
| Sales Start | 2/6/2009 | 4/24/2009 | 3/13/2009 | 3/19/2009 | 2/20/2009 |
| Monthly Production | 10,000 units | 5,000 units | 20,000 units | 10,000 units | 35,000 units |