| Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 9MP Flash Memory Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Black) | 
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| List Price: $299.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 28 reviews)
Sales Rank: 882
Category: Photography
Publisher: SANYO
Studio: SANYO
Brand: Sanyo
Label: SANYO
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 5
Display Size: 2.5
Warranty: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 5.2 x 6.9 x 3.8
MPN: VPC-CG9BK
Model: Xacti VPC-CG9
UPC: 086483070525
EAN: 0086483070525
ASIN: B0016GRFYG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Features 40MB of internal memory; SDHC Flash memory compatible | | • | Shoots 9-megapixel digital photos; includes Face Chaser technology | | • | Highlighted by a 2.5-inch LCD display; super-fast start-up | | • | Easily share videos and photos with highly-advanced MPEG4 video compression | | • | Includes a high-capacity Sanyo brand lithium-ion battery |
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Product Description
Capture life when it happens. The Sanyo Xacti CG9 camcorder records stunning digital video and amazing 9-Megapixel digital photos and in one compact and easy to use design. The CG9 not only makes capturing images easy, it makes sharing them a breeze; whether online, on portable video devices like iPods, or on televisions or computers. With high speed sequential shooting (up to 5 frames per second) and the very latest face chasing technology (recognizing up to 12 faces in still images) the Xacti CG9 packs cutting edge technology into a small, stylish, easy-to-use camera. The display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees, on an axis that allows you to take great video or still images from otherwise difficult-to-view positions. A powerful 9-Megapixel (total) CMOS image sensor is the heart of the still image capabilities. Consisting of 9 groups and 12 total lenses, the CG9's lens provides a fantastic field-of-view with a 38-190 mm range (35mm equivalent). The CG9 enables simultaneous shooting of video clips and still images, with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of a movie clip. The Xacti CG9 media camera is designed for super fast start-up and shooting. Highly advanced MPEG4 AVC/H.264 video compression Record over 8 hours of full motion video Capture still images while you're shooting video 9 groups, 12 elements (3 aspheric elements 5 aspheric surfaces) Auto Focus lens built-in neutral density filter 1/2 - 1/2000 seconds Shutter Speed 1/30 - 1/10000 seconds Movies Shutter Speed Low-light sensitivity - 7 lux (AUTO mode, 1/30 seconds) and 2 lux (Lamp mode 1/15) Auto (ISO 50-400) and Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1600) Sensitivity AV output (Video - Composite video, NTSC/PAL, Audio - Stereo sound) AV output for multi-type headphones (3.5mm-compatible with Stereo mini-plug) Dimensions - Width 2.77 x Depth 1.59 x Height 4.39 (70.4x40.5x111.4mm) Weight - 7
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 cute little camera July 22, 2008
I just got this product a week ago and I am pretty happy with it so far. I have not gotten my 4G SD card yet so I do not know how much video that will hold but I am using it with a 512K card and that holds about 12 min of 60 FPS video. What a handy little thing! Battery life seems good and it is VERY easy to use. The MP4 format is a little problem as Windows Movie Maker does not support that format so other than in camera editing I am stuck for now. The video is pretty good quality and the still pictures are quite good. It is not so great under low light but I did not buy it for that use - I purchased it primarily for outdoor use. If anyone has any good ideas on video editing software that works with MP4 please let me know. I am trying to make recruiting video for my daughter for college and use it to put together nice family video clips. It is GREAT to be able to carry one little thing to sporting events or family outings that will do both video and still pictures well!
 Excellent Product Under $300 July 21, 2008
I am waiting for a device for both camera and video taking with high resolution for a wile. This one is great on photos and easy handle on video. MP4 file format output. Small pocket size for carry. Highly recommend for family use.
Sanyo Xacti July 21, 2008
We absolutely LOVE this camera! We took it on vacation, and every time we used it, it worked perfectly. It is so compact and lightweight that we could easily put it in a pocket or purse. One of our friends recommended it to us, and we have recommended it to many others. We should probably work on commission!!
Love It! July 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was looking for a camcorder with a little bit of everything; something that's small and very portable, takes good video that I can easily work with on my pc and macbook, records good sound (plus wind noise reduction) and can take high quality photos. This camera offers all that for an excellent price.
It'll easily fit in your pants pocket, but you probably won't like doing that since it'll leave your pocket bulging out a bit unless you have a jacket with you with its own pockets, either way it can develop scratches on its nice sleek body. You're better off buying a nice small case that you can put on your belt as you would with a cell phone. With that small case, you should buy a spare battery to put in the case whenever your battery runs short. In short, buying a case for this camera is a must as it is with any other camera.
As for video, sound and photos. I love that it has 30fps and 60fps video recording. I usually use 30fps when recording subjects that aren't moving too much and 60fps (highest quality setting) to get a smooth video of fast moving things. The quality of the video is very satisfying considering the cameras price. It does get grainy in low light conditions, but in a well lit room it records just fine. When recording outside, the video is great. I could clearly see the veins on a leaf standing a few feet from it when using the 5x optical zoom. Sound is good. No complaints there. Photo's are also great. Not many comments to say on that other than this unit takes better photos than my digital camera. I love the smart flash which detects if the camera needs to flash depending on lighting conditions.
Only thing I wish could be better is nothing. I am completely satisfied. I can't be too picky since the camera is only $250. But if I were, i'd like a better optical zoom with better image stabilization (very important when zoomed in very close).
Some other good points i'd like to mention;
Battery charges pretty fast with the supplied wall charger. The construction of the camera is very good. Everything is put together in a solid, strong and rigid way. No loose feeling panels or anything like that.
great with mac! July 15, 2008
I LOVE this camcorder! It's everything that I was looking for: small, under $300, takes pictures and videos, and is compatible with a Mac.
Upon receiving the camera, I plugged in the charger & battery--didn't take too long for a full charge-- popped in a memory card I "borrowed" from my old camera ) only 512 MB, and began taking little clips of my baby. Worked perfectly!
Then-the true test. Used the cable provided to sync to my computer. A menu pops up on the camcorder screen, you click ok (follow directions in manual), and iphoto begins the upload. Easy.
I have yet to take long videos, so I'm not sure how long an 8G card will last. But the 512MB has suited me fine for the purposes of taking short clips and stills to e-mail to relatives and for creating a memory DVD of baby's first steps, peek-a-boo moments, etc.
I can go a few days before I have to recharge the battery. Again, I only take short clips and stills here and there--but I do this on a daily basis.
Another very cool feature is the fact that it doesn't look like a regular camera. So my baby, who normally will want to play with a camera or pose for one, doesn't realize she's being filmed and continues to do whatever cute thing it is that I'm trying to film. Plus is just LOOKS good.
As for the quality: I have no complaints. It picks up sounds well--even the cooing or babies.
The zoom is also great. I have friends with similar cameras (size, price range, etc) and their zoom is not as good. I don't have a very steady hand, but the footage is not shaky. So I know the image stabilizer works well.
I've read reviews criticizing buttons' placement, size, etc. in cameras. I don't have any problems, but I do have small hands. BUT my husband does have large hands (think fingers that wouldn't be able to fit into the holes in the old rotary phones) and he hasn't uttered a complaint.
Overall, love this camera. If, by some bad luck, it broke after a year, I would still consider it a good investment. Can't put a price-tag on capturing great memories. But IF it did break, I would buy another one without hesitating.
Some suggestions: buy a small case for the camera (it does get scratched easily--like anything black and shiny), get a spare battery, and MAKE SURE you buy a memory card. The camera comes with none of these. Good thing it takes the same memory card as my old camera.
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