Other features
| Lens system |
9/12 |
| Video capability |
Y |
| Digital SLR |
N |
| Lens focal range |
f = 6.3 - 63 mm |
| Camera shutter speed |
1/30 - 1/10000 s |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) |
38 - 380 mm |
Picture quality
| Image sensor size |
1/2.5 " |
| Sensor type |
CCD |
| Megapixel |
10 MP |
Flash
| Flash range (wide) |
0.35 - 2.5 m |
| Flash range (tele) |
1 - 2.5 m |
Lens system
| Optical zoom |
10 x |
| Digital zoom |
10 x |
Xacti VPC-HD2 Digital Movie Camera
The Xacti HD2 crams genuine high-def movie-making power into a smaller and lighter package than anything else out there. High-definition MPEG-4 movies (recorded at 30 fps and 1280 x 720 pixels) can be sent via HDMI to the latest high-resolution flat-panel TVs. The Xacti HD2 sports a unique pistol-grip style that lets you shoot steadily with one hand. And, at around 204 cc and 210 g, it’s compact and light enough to slip in your pocket or handbag and take with you wherever you go.
The Xacti HD2’s high-definition engine gives you the freedom to prioritize either the image quality or the file size. In high-definition mode, the HD2 records superb high-definition MPEG-4 movies at 1280 x 720 pixels and 30 fps, rendering the details of your subject more clearly than ever. Alternatively, if you want to save space on your memory card, you can record lower-resolution VGA or QVGA movie clips in 4:3 mode (also at 30 fps).
Conventional movie cameras let you record either a movie or a still, but not both at the same time. That all changes with the Xacti HD2. Even if you’re in the middle of shooting a high-def movie, the HD2 lets you record a superb, high-resolution 7.1-megapixel still image, so you can keep that special moment for posterity. And, since the still- and movie-recording buttons are placed conveniently under your thumb, your other hand is left free the whole time.
Slot the Xacti HD2 into its docking cradle and a raft of connection options open up — TV, VCR, PC or DVD recorder. For instant gratification, an HDMI terminal delivers a pristine, all-digital A/V signal to your compatible flat-panel display. Component terminals, meanwhile, let you record your precious content in real-time onto a VCR or DVD recorder. The HD2’s docking cradle also lets you save your movie clips and stills onto your PC, from where you can edit them and use them in an e-mail or weblog.
