When Sony first unveiled the H3 to the market, it
staged none of the over the top glitz or glamour
many expected. Held at a tiny theater inside a
Sony office in Tokyo, the event barely even
resembled a minor product launch.

Although many don’t think of Sony as a camera maker,
the company is number 1 in video cameras, holding
on to well over 40 percent of the market. Sony
is a leader in many other industries as well, with
cameras helping to add the icing to the cake.

The HDW is the top of the line camcorder from
Sony. The HDW 900 is capable of recording and
playing back 1080 progressive at 23.98 or 24, 25,
29.97, or 30 frames per second. It can also play
back 50 or 60 fields per second at 1080 interlaced.

The camera also offers a memory stick setup system
that memorizes various parameters and enables instant
recall. Once you set the camera up for the first
time, it will remember the settings then go right
back to the previous parameters at the touch of a
button.

A simple switch operation will enable automatic
adjustment and black set, black balance, and even
white balance. You can quickly and easily shift
colors with the video camera, making it easier to
use than most other high definition video cameras
on the market.

The HDW 900 from Sony will come standard with HD
zoom lens, a tripod, AC power supply, and 3 Anton
Bauer Hytron 100 batteries. With everything it
offers you and everything it comes with right from
the box, the HDW 900 is truly nothing short of
amazing. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect
high definition video camera – rest assured that
the HDW 900 is it.

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Sony HD Camera

This digital HD media camera is small, elegant, ergonomic and light weight. The Sanyo Xacti will beautifully capture your memories in high definition. The stylish vertical design offered by the camera will make it easier for you to keep an arm steady while you shoot. People are talking about the amazing quality, also how solid it is when using this camcorder.

Video and pictures
The Xacti will simultaneously shoot 4 megapixel still images and high definition video clips. The HD1 can also records high-definition and photos directly to a standard SD or SDHC Memory Card for a total of up to 1 hour and 25 minutes of 1080i high-definition video on an optional 8GB card. The optical zoom is 10x.

MPEG 4 format
The HD1 utilizes the high quality MPEG 4 recording format which will deliver amazing video clarity and detail. With the files being conveniently small, you have the ability to record long, high quality video clips.

Start up
When you close the LCD screen, the camera will go into standby mode. Open it back up, and you are ready to shoot in as little as 2 seconds! The camera also records straight to SD flash memory cards, so it will skip the long process of getting
the tape deck started.

Image stabilizer
The buildt in image stabilizer will accurately distinguish between the unintentional camera shake and deliberate camera movement from pans or tilts. It will then compensate for the camera shaking to give you more natural results when you shoot.

CMOS sensor
Incorporating the latest high-definition CMOS sensor, the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 camcorder captures full 1920×1080 (1080i) high-definition video at 60 frames-per-second.

Scene modes
You can create breathtaking pictures with the HD1 by selecting the best suited mode to the subject. The scene selection mode will work for both still images and video. The modes to choose from include sports, portrait, landscape, fireworks, and even night view and more. You may actually choose from six different video resolution modes and eight different still photo resolution levels depending on how your images will be used.

Easy playback and camera to pc connection
You can share your pictures and video clips with family and friends in a snap. Multiple connections will allow for easy television playback, dubbing to a VCR or DVD recorder, transfer to a PC through an innovative docking for DVD creation, editing, or just posting on the internet.

With everything the Sanyo Xacti HD1 has to offer, it’s perfect for anyone looking for a HD video camera. You can do many things with this little powerful device, other than taking pictures or making videos. If you’ve never experienced a HD video camera, the Sanyo Xacti is certainly one of the first ones you should check out.

See also:

Easy Web Video
Discounted Video Cameras
Sanyo Xacti Consumer Ratings  
The Video Corner Blog     

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