The Sanyo VPC-FH1A Full HD Video and 8 MP Digital Photos is a MAC and iframes compatible camera and camcorder which shoots in full 1080p high definition and takes 8 megapixel photographs. Features of this camera include; 600fps slow motion mode, face chasing technology which automatically reads and corrects focus and lighting for up to 12 different subjects, and 16x optical zoom for video.

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This camera is lightweight and fairly easy to use. It also has a long battery life and shoots fair quality pictures and presents plenty of resolution options for the user. Another feature is it’s remote controller, which many more expensive camcorders do not come with.

This is a lower-price option, but it is certainly not the best quality you can find.

Features

• Capture Full 1080p HD video (60fps) and up to 8-megapixel still photos
• 16x advanced zoom for video; 10x optical zoom for photos
• Face Chaser technology (can detect up to 12 faces for photos and videos)
• Built-in still photo flash; High-Speed Sequential Shooting (12fps)
• Compatible with iFrame video format

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Sanyo
• Model: VPC-FH1aBK
• Optical zoom: 10 x

Pros

• Good price
• Light
• Has a long battery life
• Plenty of resolution options
• Shoots well indoors and in various lights
• Easy to upload and edit videos (even on Mac) and can even store videos on a disk without using the computer
• Comes with a remote controller

Cons

• There is no microphone or line out input in this camcorder
• Quality is not as good as other camcorders (like Canon)
• Poor microphone sensitivity
• Limited image stabilization options

Summary

The primary draw of this camcorder is the price. There are far better options available if you are looking for good image and sound quality. However, for the low price, this camcorder does also offer some great features like its remote controller, its adaptability with MAC, its ability to shoot well in multiple lights, its light weight and long battery life. All in all this is a bargain camcorder, if you want something decent enough for a lower price, this is the right choice.

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