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SANYO Introduces the High-Definition*1
DMX-HD2,
the World’s Smallest and Lightest*2 Digital Movie
Camera
It Takes 7.1-Megapixel Still
Images of Your Memories |
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| Tokyo, February 11, 2007---SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., (SANYO), a
world leader in digital camera manufacturing, introduces a new high-definition
digital movie camera - the ‘DMX-HD2’. |
Product
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Digital Movie Camera
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Model Number |
DMX-HD2
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Color |
Black (K) |
MSRP |
Open Price |
Sales Date |
Mid-March 2007 |
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Initial Monthly Production |
15,000 Units |
Please note the contents of this press release, is specific 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
cameras that users can carry with users anytime and anywhere to shoot
both beautiful still images and video easily using only one camera.
These cameras are tools to capture those memorable moments for the
future.
With the Xacti C series, SANYO proposed a new style of camera, with
a compact body small enough to carry in your pocket, that enables
users to shoot both still images and movies easily with one hand.
These cameras have received high marks from market evaluations, due
the ability to record movies in MPEG-4, a format that is widely used
by personal computer users. Regarding the market attention to televisions,
along with the wide-spread use of digital broadcasting through the
expansion of televisions capable of high-definition, the marketplace
for large-screen, high-definition televisions is advancing.
In an effort to expand along with the burgeoning market of high-definition
televisions, SANYO released the world’s first MPEG-4 function
compatible high-definition digital movie camera*4, Xacti DMX-HD1,
in February 2006, followed by the Xacti DMX-HD1A, which started sales
in September, 2006.
SANYO is releasing for sale the further advanced high-resolution,
high-definition digital movie camera, Xacti DMX-HD2, which includes
increased operability and functionality.
*4: For consumer-use high-definition video camera category, (January
11, 2006)
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High-resolution 7.1-Megapixel still
images and Pocket-sized high-definition digital movie camera are now
possible |
Although high-definition capable, because the DMX-HD2
is compact and lightweight DMX-HD2, at only about 200 cc and 210 *5,
it can be carried around easily in a shirt or pant’s pocket
or in a handbag. The DMX-HD2 is designed to shoot and view high-resolution
pictures without changing from movie-mode to still-mode. Because of
this function, users can*6 capture high-resolution
7.1-Megapixel still images while filming high-definition video.
Additionally, the DMX-HD2 is capable of using an 8GB SDHC memory card,
which makes up to 2 hours and 50 minutes*7 of high-definition quality*8
recording possible.
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*5: Camera body only
*6: In still image mode, images may be recorded with video paused.
*7: For one file continuous recording can be recorded a maximum of
1 hour 25 minutes
*8: In HD-HQ mode |
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| 2. |
Simultaneous shooting*3 of high-definition
video and 7.1-Megapixel, high-resolution still images
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In order to make simultaneous shooting possible, this
camera features an advanced version of the SANYO-developed Platinum
Engine used in the DMX-HD1/1A, the upgraded ‘Platinum Engine
II’, a high-definition, high-speed image processing LSI.
By strengthening the noise-reduction function, the user can easily
film or take still images of scenes even in what appears to be low-light
conditions. This camera is able to take movies in low-light intensity
of only 7 lux*9, and has two times low-light sensitivity than previous
models*10. For photographs, the camera is able to take high-resolution
images up to ISO1600.
When necessary, low-light sensitive*11 high-resolution images and
movies can be taken by simply pressing the ‘High-sensitivity
Mode’ button, located on the body of the camera. Additionally,
along with the use of a new engine, by conserving electric power through
the optimization of the circuits and the review of the camera in its
entirety, SANYO was able to improve battery-use time by approximately
13 percent *10 compared to previous models, as well as allow the movie
recording time to be increased by approximately 85 minutes*12.
*9: In High-sensitivity Mode
*10: When compared with HD1A
*11: Up to ISO800 in still picture mode
*12: In HD-SHQ mode |
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D4 output compatible: enables enjoyment of clear
video and high-resolution still images on a high-definition TV*3.
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The camera comes with a docking station that allows
the user to simply enjoy high-resolution still pictures and high-definition
movies by only placing the camera in the cradle. Because the docking
station has a built-in HDMI terminal matching the type used in recent
high-definition televisions, users can easily enjoy their high-definition
movies and high-resolution pictures by only attaching one cable*13.
There is also a D4 terminal available for connection, and if using
S-video cable, then images and movies can be saved on DVD recorders
and VTR systems by direct connection*14.}
*13: HDMI cable sold separately
*14: Depending on user model
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Other features
Edit movies without a computer / Includes Web-compatible recording
mode
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Edit movies without a computer / Includes Web-compatible
recording mode
Even without using a computer, movies recorded on location can be
easily edited. Users can easily compile various scenes into one single
movie, and can edit movies by cutting unneeded parts using the options
in the camera. This is especially useful in cutting unnecessary scenes,
where the user can now easily cut and adjust to connect previous scenes
with later scenes fluidly, a process that normally is very complicated.
Because the editing menu based on bar graphs is visually easy to understand,
hassle-free editing is now possible.
Also, the filmed data can be used on the internet without being converted
because the camera incorporates a web-use filming mode, including
Web-SHQ and Web-HQ.
Includes: Ulead DVD MovieWriter 5.0 SE, enabling easy editing
and saving of movies
Using a computer with Ulead DVD MovieWriter 5.0 SE installed, high-definition
movies taken by the DMX-HD2 can be easily and conveniently edited.
The files that have been edited can be saved in their MPEG-4 format
directly to the PC or DVD. MTP function.
High-sensitivity Mode
Equipped with one-touch ‘High-sensitivity Mode’ button
for movies and pictures requiring low-light sensitivity.
Super-fast start up
The Xacti HD2 high-definition video camera is designed for super
fast start-up and shooting. With no tape to queue, simply open the
display and the HD2 automatically powers up and is ready to record
in as little as 1.7 seconds.
Image Stabilization
The SANYO Xacti HD2 features digital image stabilization that works
across the full shooting range from wide-angle to telephoto. Using
an original corrective algorithm developed by SANYO, the HD2 is
able to distinguish between “trembling hands” and “camera
work” such as panning and tilting.
1280 x 720 progressive HD video scanning
Thanks to highly efficient MPEG-4 technology, the HD2 is able to
create richly detailed high-definition 720p (1280 x 720 pixels)
videos at 30 frames per second. That’s up to three times more
pixels than standard conventional video cameras.
High-definition engine
The SANYO Xacti HD2 is powered by high-precision LSI (large-scale
integration) circuitry for advanced, high-definition image processing.
This powerful “high-definition engine” processes a vast
number of calculations and enables the HD2 to provide image processing
functions such as high-definition 720p processing, real-time MPEG-4
compression and noise reduction.
Super-fast 9Mbs frame rate
The SANYO HD2 high-definition digital video camera features an accelerated
frame rate in the HD mode that is more than four times faster than
earlier digital cameras. Transmitting data at 9 megabits per seconds
ensures that camera and subject motion are smooth and natural, without
the image lag or distortion that might occur in slower-responding
systems.
10x optical zoom
The HD2 features a generous and highly efficient 10x optical zoom
lens. Built from 12 elements designed in 9 groups and with a built-in
neutral density filter, the 10x zoom lens has a maximum aperture
of f/3.5 in both wide and telephoto angles, allowing for clear images
in lower light situations. Combined with a 10x digital zoom capability,
the HD2 is capable of a total 100x zoom.
2.2-inch LCD display
The HD2 features a large SANYO-developed 2.2-inch LCD display with
210,000 total pixels for exceptionally clear viewing. The display
flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on axis
for taking great video or still images even in difficult locations.
Video recording optimized for personal media players
The HD2’s “Web-SHQ” recording mode is designed
specifically to capture video destined for video iPod and other
popular MPEG-4 capable personal media players. For optimal playback
on such devices, video is captured at a resolution of 320 x 240
pixels and a smooth and natural 30 frames per second.
16:9 still shooting
A selectable 16:9 shooting mode allows users to capture stills in
the same widescreen format as their high-definition videos for eye-catching
viewing on a 16:9 television screen.
Very small, very light
Lightweight at only 8.3 ounces (including battery and a standard
SD memory card), the HD2 measures 3.1" W x 4.7" H x 1.4"
D.
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| Effective pixel count |
Approx. 7.1-Megapixels |
| CCD |
1/2.5 inch, approx. 7.38-Megapixel CCD (total) |
| Recording Media |
SD Memory Card (Up to 8GB SDHC memory card*15 |
| Recording file formats |
Still pictures: JPEG, DCF*16 DPOF*17, Exif Ver2.2*18Movie
clips: ISO standard MPEG-4 (.MP4) Audio: 48kHz sampling, 16
bit, 2ch, AAC |
| Resolution (pixels) |
Still shots: |
10M:3680×2760, 7M-H:3072×2304 (low
compression
7M-S:3072×2304 (standard compression)
5.3M(16:9):3072X1728
2M:1600×1200
0.9M(16:9):1280×7200.
3M:640×480 |
| Continuous shooting mode |
0.3M:640×480 |
| Movie clips*19 |
<HD> HD-SHQ mode: 1280 x 720 (30fps/9Mbps), HD-HQ
mode: 1280 x 720 (30fps/6Mbps), <NORM>
TV-SDV:TV-SDV:720×480 (30fps·3.5Mbps),
TV-SHQ:640×480 (30fps?3Mbps), TV-HQ:640×480
(30fps·2Mbps), Web-SHQ:320×240 (30fps),
Web-HQ:320×240 (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.(High-sensitivity
Mode and Lamp mode: max.1/15 sec) |
| Digital Zoom |
Shooting: 10x max., Playback 58x max. (10M mode,
depending on the resolution) |
| Focus |
(auto) Still: 9-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*20 |
| Filter Function |
Standard/Cosmetic/Monochrome/Sepia |
| Photometry |
Multi-spot/ Center-weighted/ Spot |
| Sensitivity |
Still: Auto (ISO 50-400), Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1600)Video
clips: Auto (ISO 200-800), Manual (ISO 200/400/800/1600) |
| Exposure correction |
+ - 1.8 EV (in 0.3 EV steps) |
| Video correction function |
Anti-Shake Digital Image Stabilizer/Flicker Reduction/Wind
Noise Reduction |
| Low-light sensitivity |
18 lux (HD Norm 30fps AUTO mode, 1/30 sec.)
7 lux (HD Norm 30fps High-sensitivity Mode, 1/15, Lamp mode
1/15) |
| Self timer |
2 sec./10 sec. |
| White balance |
Full: Auto TTL, Manual: Fine/Cloud/Fluorescent
light/Incandescent lamp/White setting |
| Flash |
Auto/Forced/Off/Red-eye reduction (Slow synchro
mode possible 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, Amorphous Silicon TFT
LCD display,
1.5-Megapixel (Coverage 100%, 7-level brightness, 285 degrees
rotation) |
| Interface |
AV output (Video: HDMI/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 (Monitor display only) |
| Power source |
Lithium-ion battery (DB-L40, included: 1200mAH),
AC adapter (VAR-G8, included) |
| Approx. battery-use time*21 |
Still shooting: approx. 180 stills (CIPA standard),
Video clips and continuous shooting mode: approx. 85 min./Playback:
approx. 220 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 |
4973934438460 |
SD Memory
Card Capacity |
Video Recording Time (Total)*22 |
HD-SHQ |
HD-HQ |
TV-SDV |
TV-SHQ |
TV-HQ |
Web-SHQ*23 |
Web-HQ*23 |
Audio Only*23 |
| 4GB |
57min34sec |
1hour25min |
2hours23min |
2hours45min |
4hours01min |
10hours36min |
15hours18min |
67hours23min |
| 2GB |
28min46sec |
42min42sec |
1hours11min |
1hours22min |
2hours |
5hours17min |
7hours39min |
33hours40min |
| 1GB |
14min22sec |
21min20sec |
35min49sec |
41min23sec |
1hour |
2hours38min |
3hours49min |
16hours49min |
SD Memory
Card Capacity |
Still Photo Capacity*22 |
10M |
7M-H |
7M-S |
5.3M [16 : 9] |
2M |
0.9M [16 : 9] |
0.3M |
| 4GB |
1,190 |
1,130 |
1,700 |
2,250 |
5,900 |
12,410 |
31,020 |
| 2GB |
596 |
568 |
849 |
1,120 |
2,950 |
6,200 |
15,500 |
| 1GB |
297 |
285 |
427 |
568 |
1,510 |
3,090 |
7,740 |
| *15: |
For one file continuous recording can be recorded a maximum
of 4GB |
| *16: |
DCF is the abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File system,
established by the Japan Engineering Information Technology
Association (JEITA). |
| *17: |
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 |
| *19: |
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 0.9M mode/0.3M mode |
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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. |
| *23: |
Maximum time of 7 hours for continual shooting on WEB-HQ,
Maximum time of 13 hours for
continual voice recording |
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