Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 6MP Waterproof MPEG4 Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom
- Waterproof digital camcorder
- Shoot 640 x 480-pixel video clips and 6-megapixel still images simultaneously
- 5x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD screen
- Built-in image stabilization
- Up to 80 minutes recording time per 1GB memory card (not included)
Product Description
Practically four cameras in one, the Xacti E1 allows you to shoot both photos and video at a park, birthday party or virtually anywhere else on dry land. And, when the opportunity presents itself, you can also shoot both photos and video while snorkeling or while just playing around in a swimming pool. This powerful little camcorder easily records both full 640×480 resolution video at 30 frames-per-minute and high-resolution 6-megapixel digital still images, all of … More >>
Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 6MP Waterproof MPEG4 Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom
Camera died for no reason. Still trying to find out if it can be fixed. Buttons are too small for me so you want to be sure to have small fingers to be able to use it well. The lense has odd ratios so aspect is a bit unusual.
Rating: 1 / 5
Camera had a bad battery. Never worked. Clearly, it wasn’t tested before it was shipped. Very poor quality control. I think this will be my last Sanyo purchase.
Rating: 1 / 5
I bought this waterproof camera on July 21st. I was satisfied by its easy of use. the still picture is too bad, if you’re used to use canon rebel. but still, I wanted to keep it. but after 40 days, it refuses to work any more. the screen is black in either photo or video mode. recording is black. playback still works though. I’m not sure if I can exchange a new one from the seller “the factory depot”. I’ll keep you updated.
I would suggest buyer to take the product quality into consideration. When it breaks, a lot of hassle will come with it.
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 to take on an Alaska cruise. My wife didn’t like the size or shape of the E1 and kept trying to get me to return it. After a lot of research, it seemed like the E1 was the best fit. It replaced a Pentax Optio WP10 that leaked during a trip to Hawaii.
The E1 takes decent pictures in brightly lit areas, but for low light situations, it is very grainy. Since Alaska’s waters are still cold, dispite global warming, I never had the chance to use it underwater. Now that I see Pentax is releasing a new waterproof camera, I might be selling the E1 and never finding out how well it stands up to being under water.
Likes:
-Standby mode when the screen is closed.
-Records video at full resolution for as long as you have power and disk space.
-Nice photos when taken in bright light.
Dislikes:
-The flip out screen has to be fliped out to record video or take pictures. You can fold it into the body with the screen facing out, but it’s very awkward.
-Zooming in and out can be heard while recording video.
-Poor low-light performance.
-No way to connect the E1 to an external pwer source to extend video recording times. At least I don’t know if it is possible.
-Resolution for video is good for sharing online but not as nice when viewed on a large tv screen.
Bottom line:
-Decent performance but, I don’t think the E1 will be going with us on our next vacation.
Rating: 4 / 5
Hey,
I have read many reviews and have wondered where to find the sanyo Xacti e-1 for cheap. Anyone have any links/ideas?
Rating: 5 / 5