With smartphones and point-n-shoot cameras doing most of our impromptu video recordings, it’s getting harder and harder to justify the purchase of these pocket-sized camcorders. Perhaps that’s why Sanyo is positioning its Flip competitor as a ” dual camera” — capable of capturing 10 megapixel stills or 1080P/30fps MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo audio. Model VPC-PD2BK features an integrated USB jack that swivels out for some hot laptop mating sessions, a 3X optical zoom, 37-mm wide-angle lens, mini-HDMI port, and support for SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. Search for it in September with a suggest price of $169.99 in North America.
CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug. 19 — SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), the company that introduced the first true line of Dual Cameras capable of taking superb photos and videos from one single unit, today introduces a new Full HD (1920 x 1080 30p) Pocket-Size Dual Camera, model VPC-PD2BK, with embedded software for simple use and sharing on social networks. The camera is the only real one of its kind that provides Full HD video recording, 10 MP photo shooting, and 3x optical zoom in a classy form factor that’s in regards to the size of a deck of cards. The camera can be available for purchase in September with an MSRP of $169.99.
The brand new pocket-size dual camera makes it a snap to shoot, connect, view and share both photos and videos on social networks like YouTube, Facebook, and Picasa. Two microphones on the perimeters of the camera record stereo sound.
” The recent PD2BK delivers amazing 10MP photos and 1080 archive quality video with 3x optical zoom,” says Tom Van Voy, Vice chairman and General Manager of the Digital Solutions Division for SANYO North America. ” Now users have both a convenient, ultra easy form factor and archive quality photos and videos that they’re going to be proud to display on their HDTVs or share with friends and family from their computer.”
The SANYO VPC-PD2BK has a High Speed Sequential Shooting Mode usually found on dearer or larger cameras. Connect using USB with either a built-in USB connector or with the included USB connection cable.
Files will be saved to SD, SDHC or ultra-high capacity SDXC (up to 64GB) memory cards.
Main Features: VPC-PD2BK
* Full HD videos, 1080 30p (1920 x 1080 pixels)
* 10MP photos
* 3X Optical Zoom
* Stereo Sound Recording
* Compact, candy-bar type form factor
* 37 mm wide-angle lens
* Compatible with SD, SDHC, or SDXC (up to 64GB) memory cards
* Mini-HDMI port
* Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
* Rechargeable via USB port
* Size: 2.48(W) x 0.87(D) x 4.36(H) in
* Weight: 3.7oz
For additional info concerning the SANYO VPC-PD2BK please visit http://www.us.sanyo.com/Dual-Cameras.
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