This morning Sanyo organized an informal meeting for us, where we could quickly play with both the HD1000 and HD700. While we we will of course receive both products for a test within the coming weeks, we wanted to share with you our very first impression on the HD700.

First of all, the product is extremely well made; it takes after the water-proof model E1, but in a smaller package. Even if the HD700 is replacing the HD2, there is absolutely no comparison between the two of them: the HD700 is REALLY capable in providing you great 720p video, FINALLY! Of course do not expect to get a stunning and crispy image like a HVX200 for example, with an HD700, but for an everyday usage model, OR for your Blog, this is clearly a great choice.
As the photo quality is concerned, well not much to say here, it has a “Xacti” quality picture, which is quite decent, but not stunning. Once again, perfect for an everyday usage.

Once again, we will get both the HD1000 (This is one is a killer!) and HD700 for a spin within few weeks, but I am very pleased to tell you that Sanyo worked very hard to provide us a great product which you will surely enjoy using everyday. Finally a lot of people asked me if the HD700 is or will be available like the E1 with a Waterproof body; even though Sanyo could not confirm this either way, they told us that they have had a lot of requests regarding this matter, and I am sure that in the future they will come with a possible water-proof HD700 (just cross your fingers).