Comments on: Sanyo Announces a New Xacti Compact HD Camera, the HD800, Hands-On

By: TCX

TCX — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:56:12 +0000

As I have been trying to point out recently, the price of the HD1000 seem too good to be true. Under $500!

By: Ceasar

Ceasar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:07:02 +0000

Guess the HD800 will not come to US due to financial meltdown. Can’t find a reliable local camera selling the HD800. I ended up getting the camera online from warehouse123.com. Shipping was fast and well packed. Video quality seems as good as the HD1010. The still images are better, thanks to the higher pixels. Its main plus is its small size, which is also its primary advantage over HD1010.

By: Charbax

Charbax — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:52:26 +0000

Sanyo is really cool. I like my HD1000 very much. But I’d like Sanyo to integrate some wireless networking features in their next cameras. I posted a bunch of feature requests here http://charbax.com/2008/08/02/my-next-hd-camcorder-should-have-these-features/

Although of course improving noise reduction, adding 1080p mode is perfectly awesome. I want WiFi, HSDPA, USB keyboard, Live video streaming and more stuff like that before I upgrade.

The HD camcorder should become a Internet TV production studio all-in-one. Technology for that is available today, someone just needs to integrate it.

By: chanin_yap

chanin_yap — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:49:51 +0000

I might get one. looks nice

By: gb

gb — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:20:35 +0000

that’s sweet. if it’s under 400 bucks i’ll probably buy. i have a portable slik tripod that’s laying around doing nothing. attaching the camera to tripod would be great.

a comparison against the HD700 would be interesting. like to see the huge improvement in video quality between the two.

By: the006iceman

the006iceman — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:21:04 +0000

The HD800 has a tripod insert on the bottom. Also, the plans to bring this overseas are not yet decided, although there is a rumor that America might be the last place to get it.

By: gb

gb — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:47:08 +0000

man, id like to stick this on a tripod. i can’t see anyway to do it from the pictures. be great to just put on the tripod for dance contests, bikini contests, and racing events. while im taking pictures.

any news on USA availability?

By: SimonMackay

SimonMackay — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:58:02 +0000

This is certainly sounding like the Sanyo brand we used to know of — the brand who made good-quality electronics at prices affordable to most. A lot of us remember owning or knowing someone who owned one or more of the portable-audio products, especially radio-cassette units that have come from this brand.
Come on, keep up the good work and offer equipment that offers more for the same price as a Chinese-built no-name import.

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:44:41 +0000

Gosh, I just love the Xacti lineups. The form factor is just really cool.

By: Chomper

Chomper — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:33:17 +0000

Who thinks HD700 is the best pocket-720p camera around? Just check out user reviews on amazon and you will see it has got some very narrow angle lens.