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any one else had that problem.]]>Feb 19th 2008 1:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/Jul 14th 2006 8:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/
maybe i haven't been paying attention, but isn't that a damn good price for an HD videocamera?

aren't the other 720p's starting at over $1k?

hm.

SD is also a good way to go. i'm glad to see it doing well.]]>Jul 14th 2006 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/
1 Gb is almost as inexpensive as a mini-DV tape (It's getting there!)]]>Jul 14th 2006 9:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/
I highly recommend it.
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No problems with it in low light or on speed of focus? I really really want this camera but the reviews I saw (CNET and one other site I can't remember) made it appear that the camera mode was not that good due to slow focus and the video quality would be bad indoors unless it was almost professionally lit. Not your experience?]]>Jul 14th 2006 10:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/
I have a coworker whose got this camera and a pro-level HD-cam. He says that while it's not great indoors, it's ok; he still loves it because it is exponentially smaller than his other HD solution. Personally I would snatch this up not just for the HD capability, SD is fine for me right now, but it's still one of the highest-quality and most compact SD recorders too!]]>Jul 14th 2006 10:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/
Yes, low light is a problem, in HD mode. You just have to set up lighting before you start. Frankly, I didn't use it much indoors since I mostly use it for vacations.

Slow focus... well I didn't notice it but, I don't whip around while shooting video anyway and I haven't tried filming a sports event yet.

Again, I like it for the size and price. I am positive there are better quality cameras out there. I guess what I am trying to say is it is a good Value. I wouldn't have as much trouble replacing it in the future since I only invested $700. Also, I just found out you can get a macro and a telephoto lens for it. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EG4MCW/sr=8-2/qid=1152889562/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-2238695-3662507?ie=UTF8) ]]>Jul 14th 2006 11:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/Jul 14th 2006 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/Jul 14th 2006 5:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/Jul 14th 2006 8:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/
Sorry for that word but that must be the ugliest piece of electronic I ever seen... wow...]]>Jul 15th 2006 10:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/
For everyday use (not filmmaking) it's an awesome camera, and as a gadget it's a major feat that this thing exists. That Sanyo supports and updates this product (HD1a is mostly an HD1 with a few quirks fixed) is applaudable.]]>Sep 25th 2006 12:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/We just need cheap 16 GB flash cards.]]>Sep 25th 2006 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/14/sanyo-updates-handheld-hd-camcorder-xacti-hd1a/Oct 16th 2006 4:26PM