The Xacti SH1 features SANYO’s original Advanced Zoom technology. This technology expands the video shooting area by enlarging the size of the video image captured on the CMOS from 2 megapixels (as on conventional Full HD models) to 3.5 megapixels. By using the pixels more effectively, it is able to perform the equivalent of 35 mm wide-angle shooting on a traditional film camera. At the other extreme, the SH1’s focal length can be set to 1050 mm when you use the built-in 30x zoom. The class-leading wide-angle and telephoto capabilities of the SH1 mean you can capture subjects across a wide area, whether they are close or far away.
Despite it’s class-leading*1 compact and light body, the Xacti SH1 can capture Full HD videos with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The slim, vertical design provides excellent ergonomics and usability*3. The SH1 records in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video format. As it’s a single-file format, similar to that used for still photos, it’s easy to use on PCs and on the internet. This format is fully supported by the latest Windows® OS, Windows 7*4, released in October 2009. Video files are displayed in the same thumbnail format as still image files. They can be played back directly with Windows Media Player; can be edited with Windows Live Movie Maker*5; and are Device Stage compatible. This makes the files even more convenient for use on computers.
Sound is an important element for increasing the realism of your videos. The Xacti SH1 offers three microphone modes for recording clear audio that matches the shooting scene and follows your creative intentions.
• Note that for SANYO Xacti Dual Cameras, “Full HD” means data recorded at 1080i—i.e. 1920 (horizontal) x 1080 (vertical) pixels.
*1 Among consumer-use camcorders (as of late February, 2010).
*2 When using the Advanced Zoom function to shoot video.
*3 Based on results of collaborative research on the relationship between the thickness of the grip and the consequent physical burden imposed. The research was conducted by Prof. Katsunuma and Prof. Shimomura in the Humanomics Section of the Department of Design Science at the Graduate School of Technology, Chiba University, Japan.
*4 Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. The official name of Windows is the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
*5 Downloadable from the Microsoft Corporation website.
*1 Among consumer-use camcorders (as of late February, 2010).
*2 When using the Advanced Zoom function to shoot video.
*3 Based on results of collaborative research on the relationship between the thickness of the grip and the consequent physical burden imposed. The research was conducted by Prof. Katsunuma and Prof. Shimomura in the Humanomics Section of the Department of Design Science at the Graduate School of Technology, Chiba University, Japan.
*4 Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. The official name of Windows is the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
*5 Downloadable from the Microsoft Corporation website.
