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SANYO Introduces a High Definition*1
‘DMX-HD1’
World’s Smallest and Lightest*2
Digital Movie Camera |
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Tokyo, Jan 11, 2006---SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., (SANYO), a world
leader in digital camera manufacturing, introduces a new high definition
digital movie camera - the ‘DMX-HD1’.
| Product Name |
Digital Movie Camera |
| Model Number |
DMX-HD1 |
| Color |
Titanium Gray (H) |
| MSRP |
126,000 yen (without tax 120,000 yen) |
| Sales Date |
End of February 2006 |
| Initial Monthly Production |
5,000 Units |
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Please note the contents of this press release, is in regards
to the model sold in Japan.
SANYO will launch this product in various regions around the
world but with a different name, model number, specifications,
etc.
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Since introducing a digital movie camera in 1998, SANYO has provided
products that you can carry with you anytime and anywhere to shoot
beautiful still images as well as video easily. These are tools to
capture those memorable moments for the future.
With the Xacti C series, SANYO proposed a new style of camera that
enables you to shoot both still images and video easily with one hand,
and SANYO will continue to provide a fun digital imaging experience
to its users.
SANYO is releasing the DMX-HD1, a high-definition*1 digital movie
camera that enables the user to view a clear high-resolution pictures
on a large-screen high-definition TV. This is in response to requests
from consumers for a camera with which they can capture those valuable,
once-in-lifetime memories beautifully, while retaining the attractive
“two-in-one” role of the Xacti C series.
DMX-HD1 features the world’s first, high-definition MPEG-4 video
function in its world’s smallest and lightest body*2.This digital
movie camera is designed to shoot and view higher-quality pictures,
with features such as the Platinum Engine – a high-speed image
processing LSI that enables you to shoot 5.1 million pixels and to
capture high-resolution images from high-definition video. It has
an optical 10x zoom lens and D4 terminal compatibility that enables
the user to view high-resolution still images.
*1: 720P/1280×720 pixels 30fps
*2: Commercially-available high-definition video camera category,
(January 11, 2006)
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World’s smallest and lightest*2
high-definition digital movie camera
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DMX-HD1 features the world’s first high-definition
MPEG-4 video function*2 that enables the user to view high-resolution,
clear pictures on large-screen high-definition TV, which is expected
to become increasingly popular. It can record up to 40 minutes*4
of high-definition video on a 2-Gigabyte SD memory card.
SANYO achieved the world’s smallest and lightest body by using
an advanced design approach based on high-density mounting technology,
in order to make high-definition video shooting an easy and everyday
activity.
DMX-HD1 is compact and lightweight at only about 200 cc and 210 g*5,
which means that, although it is high-definition compatible, it can
be carried around in a shirt or pants pocket or handbag.
It echoes the popular “ergonomic style” of the DMX-C1
and subsequent models. The lenses and hand-grip are angled to enable
shooting of high-definition video and still images in a natural shooting
posture with no stress on the wrist or elbow.
*4: In HD-HQ mode
*5: Camera body only |
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World’s first*2 simultaneous shooting*3 of high-definition
video and 5.1 million pixel, high-resolution still images
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The user can take favorite snapshots with a high resolution
of 5.1 million pixels while shooting high-definition video of your
children in everyday scenes.
In order to make simultaneous shooting possible, SANYO developed the
Platinum Engine, a high-definition, high-speed image processing LSI,
for the DMX-HD1.
The Platinum Engine is based on SANYO’s proprietary technology
that enables parallel processing of video and high-resolution images
and interleave recording, and enables recording and playback of MPEG-4
high-definition video.
It also enables rapid continuous still image shooting at the world’s
fastest*6 rate of 0.2 seconds per frame with
a high resolution of 5.1 million pixels*7, using
the high-speed image processing capability.
*3: In still image mode, images may be recorded with video paused.
*6: Consumer use digital movie camera category, (January 11, 2006)
*7: Three frames can be recorded. |
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D4 output compatible: enables enjoyment of clear video and
high-resolution still images on a high-definition TV. |
| An improvement over the current TV (SD) output terminal,
the D4 terminal for high-definition (HD) output on the docking station
enables viewing of high-definition video as well as still images at
higher resolutions than the photograph resolution. |
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Compact optical 10x-zoom x digital 10x-zoom gives powerful
zooming-in on far-away subjects. |
A new compact optical 10x zoom lens was developed by
Konica-Minolta. The combination of the optical zoom and the digital
10x zoom allows zooming at up to 100x. Key scenes during school events,
such as entrance ceremonies and sport festivals, and sport events
can be zoomed in on and captured full-screen.
In movie mode, the camera-shake compensator reduces camera shake during
zooming and enables easy shooting of clear video.
A 2.0x tele-conversion lens and a 0.6x wide-conversion lens are available
as optional accessories to expand the range of scenes that can be
shot. |
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Platinum Vision: world’s first*2 OLED display |
| In order to improve the image quality of the display,
we developed Platinum Vision, a 2.2-inch (about 210,000 pixels), high-resolution
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display. Platinum Vision has excellent
features such as high contrast, fast response and wide viewing angle
compared to LCD displays. |
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Set the camera in the docking station for easy viewing and
copying |
| An improvement over the current TV (SD) output terminal,
the D4 terminal for high-definition (HD) output on the docking station
enables viewing of high-definition video as well as still images at
higher resolutions than the photograph resolution. |
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Easy operation: you can shoot and playback video only using
your thumb. |
| The camera features our highly rated “easy operation
with the thumb.” Separate buttons are provided for shooting
video and still images so that you can shoot without changing the
shooting mode. All control buttons are located on the back of the
camera so that shooting/playback operations can be controlled only
with the thumb. The LCD monitor, which rotates by 285 degrees, enables
you to set the right angle when taking pictures of yourself. |
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VGA60 fps recording and smooth playback |
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‘Pictarize 1000’: high-resolution 3680 x 2760
pixel recording |
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Talking Navigation guide describes the status of the camera
and gives audio warnings. |
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Remote control system for recording and playback, with a photo
sensor mounted on the camera |
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Super Macro allows close-up shots of up to 1 cm (in wide-angle
mode). |
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Wind noise reduction function reduces wind noise on the microphone. |
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Cut & Joint enables simplified editing of video shots
on the camera. |
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Quick standby means the camera is ready for shooting or playback
as soon as the monitor panel opens. |
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Voice recorder function enables up to 33 hours*9 of voice
recording. |
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Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III compatible: shooting
parameters are shown on the print output |
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PictBridge compatible for PC-free direct printing |
*9: When a 2-GB SD memory card is used. Continuous recording time
is up to 13 hours.
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A PC kit complete with software to enhance your video experience
is included. |
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Ulead DVD MovieWriter4.0 SE enables you to create original
DVDs from MPEG-4 video and still images.
You can create original DVDs and video CDs by importing video
from the digital movie camera and simply following the instructions
on the screen.
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Easy and convenient-to-use image/MPEG-4 Ulead PhotoExplorer
8.5 SE Basic video management software
When the digital movie camera is placed in the docking station
connected to your PC via a USB cable, the software starts up
automatically, enabling you to easily view images stored on
the camera and transfer them to the PC, as well as to easily
edit and manage images stored on your PC.
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Motion Director SE 1.1 moving-image processing software for
camera-shake compensation and panoramic image splicing
Enables compensation for camera shake after shooting video.
You can also create panoramic or oblong still images from moving
images.
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| Effective pixel count |
Approx. 5.1 megapixels |
| CCD |
1/2.5 inch, 5.36 megapixel CCD (total) |
| Recording Media |
SD Memory Card |
| Recording file formats |
Still pictures: JPEG, DCF*10 DPOF*11,
Exif Ver2.2*12
Video clips: ISO standard MPEG-4 (.MP4) Audio: 48kHz sampling,
16 bit, 2ch, AAC |
| Resolution (pixels) |
Still shots: 10M mode: 3680 x 2760, 5M-H
mode: 2592 x 1944, 5M-S mode: 2592
x 19442M mode: 1600 x 1200, 1.2M mode:
1280 x 960 0.3 mode 640 x 480
Continuous
shooting mode: 5M-H mode: 2592 x 1944,
5M-S mode: 2592 x 1944, 2M mode:
1600 x 1200, 1.2M mode: 1280 x 960, 0.3M
mode: 640 x 480
Video clips*13: <HD> HD-SHQ mode:
1280 x 720 (30fps/9Mbps), HD-HQ mode: 1280
x 720 (30fps/6Mbps), <NORM>TV-HR mode:
640 x 480 (60fps/6Mps), TV-SHQ mode: 640 x
480 (30fps/3Mbps), TV-HQ mode: 640 x 480 (30fps/2Mps),
Web-HQ: 320 x 240 (15fps) |
| Lens |
f = 6.3-63mm (38-380mm on a 35mm camera), 10x optical zoom
lens
F: 3.5 (W) - 3.5 (T), galvanometer method structure, Auto Focus:
9 groups, 12 elements,
(3 aspheric elements 5 aspheric surfaces) lens built-in neutral
density filter |
| Photo range |
Standard: 10 cm (wide) / 1 m (tele) to infinity, Super macro:
1 cm (wide) to 1 m (wide) |
| Shutter Speed |
Still pictures: 1/2 ~ 1/2000 sec. (Flash: 1/30 ~ 1/2000 sec.,
Lamp mode: max. 4 sec.)
Continuous shooting mode: 1/15~1/2000 sec. (No Flash)
Video clip: 1/30 ~ 1/10000 sec. |
| Digital Zoom |
Shooting: 10x max., Playback 58x max. (10M
mode, depending on the resolution) |
| Focus |
(auto) Still: 5-point area/spot, Video: continuous area (manual)
22 steps |
| Exposure Control |
P(program AE), S(shutter speed priority AE), A(aperture priority
AE), M(manual exposure) |
| Scene Selector |
Auto/Sports/Portrait/Night View/Landscape/Fireworks/Lamp*14 |
| Filter Function |
Standard/Cosmetic/Monochrome/Sepia |
| Photometry |
Multi-spot/ Center-weighted/ Spot |
| Sensitivity |
Still: Auto (ISO 50-200), Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400)
Video clips: Auto (ISO 200-800), Manual (ISO 200/400/800/1600)
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| Exposure correction |
+ - 1.8 EV (in 0.3 EV steps) |
| Video correction function |
Anti-Shake Digital Image Stabilizer/Flicker Reduction/Wind
Noise Reduction |
| Self timer |
2 sec./10 sec. |
| White balance |
Full: Auto TTL, Manual: Fine/Cloud/Fluorescent light/Incandescent
lamp/White setting |
| Flash |
Auto/Forced/Off (Slow synchro mode possible in Night View
Mode) |
| Flash coverage |
Approx. 0.35m~2.5m (wide)/approx. 1.0m~2.5m(tele) GN=6.4 |
| Audio |
Microphone: Built-in stereo, Speaker: Built-in monaural (L+Rch
mixed output) |
| Monitor |
210,000-pixel, 2.2-inch, OLED (Coverage 100% when connected
with
designated AV connection cable, 4-level brightness, 285 degrees
rotation) |
| Interface |
AV output (Video: D4/S-video/composite video, NTSC/PAL, Audio:
Stereo sound) USB 2.0 (in high-speed mode: PC camera video class
mode *via docking station or connecting adaptor,
microphone input (plug in power) |
| Multilingual display |
Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch,
Russian (Monitor display only) |
| Power source |
Lithium-ion battery (DB-L40, included: 1200mAH), AC adapter
(VAR-G9, included) |
| Approx. battery life*15 |
Still shooting: approx. 130 stills (CIPA standard),
Video clips and continuous shooting mode: approx. 60 min./Playback:
approx. 150 min. |
| Dimensions |
80 (W) x 36 (D) x 119 (H) mm (maximum dimensions, excluding
protruding parts) (204 cc) |
| Weight |
210g approx. (main unit only), 235g approx. (including battery
and SD
card…….battery: 23g approx., SD card: 2g approx.) |
| Operating environment |
Temperature 0~40 degrees Celsius, Humidity 30~90% (not operable
with condensation) |
| JAN Code |
4973934408470 |
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Times |
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SD Memory
Card Capacity |
Video Recording Time
(Total)*16 |
HD-SHQ |
HD-HQ |
TV-HR |
TV-SHQ |
TV-HQ |
Web-HQ*17 |
Audio Only*18 |
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2GB |
28min.45sec. |
42min.42sec. |
42min.42sec. |
1H 22min. |
2H 00min. |
7H 39min. |
33H 40min. |
1GB |
14min.22sec. |
21min.20sec. |
21min.20sec. |
41min.23sec. |
1H 00min. |
3H 49min. |
16H 49min. |
512MB |
7min.17sec. |
10min.49sec. |
10min.49sec. |
20min.59sec. |
30min.33sec. |
1H 56min. |
8H 32min. |
256MB |
3min.36sec. |
5min.22sec. |
5min.22sec. |
10min.24sec. |
15min.09sec. |
57min. 41sec. |
4H 14min. |
SD
Memory
Card Capacity |
Still
photo capacity*16 |
10M |
5M-H |
5M-S |
2M |
1.2M |
0.3M |
| 2GB |
596 |
795 |
1,190 |
2,950 |
4,770 |
15,500 |
1GB |
297 |
399 |
595 |
1,510 |
2,380 |
7,740 |
512MB |
151 |
202 |
302 |
766 |
1,200 |
3,920 |
256MB |
75. |
100 |
150 |
380 |
600 |
1,950 |
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DCF is the abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File system,
established by the Japan Engineering Information Technology
Association (JEITA). |
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The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format for recording
on storage media information such as the number of frames and
copies desired for printing of images taken on the digital camera.
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Exif Ver2.2 is an industry standard established for file formatting
of digital cameras |
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For this model 60fps is actually 59.94fps, 30fps is actually
29.97fps and 15fps is actually 14.985fps. |
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Only for still pictures at 1.2M mode/0.3M mode |
| *15 |
CIPA (Camera & Image Products Association) standard. When
using a Hagiwara Sys-Com’s 512MB SD memory card, and the
included Lithium-ion battery. When taking continuous video in
HD-SHQ mode. Continual playback. Battery life may change according
to actual conditions. |
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Available video recording time is shown when a re-formatted
card is inserted. Recording times may vary according to the
type and manufacturer of the memory card, the subject and the
shooting situation. When using a low speed SD card, may only
allow a few seconds of continuous shooting, especially when
using HD-SHQ, HD-HQ and TV-HR modes. |
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Maximum time of 7 hours for continual shooting on WEB-HQ |
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Maximum time of 13 hours for continual voice recording |
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