Sanyo VPC-CG10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/5x Optical Zoom
December 11th, 2009 | 
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- Capture HD digital video (720p, 30fps) and up to 10-megapixel still photos
- 5x optical zoom; 3-inch widescreen LCD
- Face Chaser technology (can detect up to 12 faces for photos and videos)
- Built-in still photo flash; High-Speed Sequential Shooting (7fps)
- Capture video and stills to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product DescriptionConveniently capture life’s important moments. The new Sanyo Dual Camera Xacti CG10 records High Definition video (720p, 30fps), and up to 10 megapixel digital photos with 5X optical zoom. All of these features are contained in a very stylish, sleek, upright design. Videos, still photos and the various settings / menus can be easily accessed with the user’s thumb. The CG10 easily fits in your coat pocket and makes sharing videos and photos via social networking . . . More >>
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Received camcorder today. Nonstandard battery was faulty and had to be replaced. Local battery store had nothing. Local camera shops had none. Person on Sanyo customer service said I had to mail back the faulty battery to them where it will be “tested”. I hope they don’t just send a coupon. Why don’t these companies use some sort of standardized battery? (ans: greed)
I wrote a prior review under P. A. Robin. This is the continuation. . .
I finally got home after a long trip and couldn’t wait to transfer my footage to DVD.
Well, needless to say, the results are less than spectacular. What looks great on a
laptop monitor really loses all clarity when transfered to DVD and played on a 46″ TV.
Maybe its the size of the TV, but I really thought an HD camera would produce video that
played in HD on an HD TV. I don’t know if its the fact that this camera is only 720 and
not 1080 or what, but I’m really disappointed in the image that projects on my big screen TV.
I did all kinds of research on this before I bought it thinking wow I can’t wait to get this. Well the company was wonderful I will say that, their only fault was using UPS when I finally got my package, I started playing with it right away. . . low light. eh it’s ok. the video was great as well the microphone was not so great. . I had it videotaping my husband right across the couch and it sounded like he was across the house. and that was just the two of us. . I couldn’t even hear what my son was saying when he was at the park playing. . .
I couldn’t justify keeping it since I got it to take really good camera pics and really nice videos of my children to post to my website for my parents to see. Maybe I just got a lemon but I was disappointed and returned it. .
The problem with returning on Amazon. . . most stores on here want a 10% restocking fee just for you opening the box. So my advice do so extensive research, (youtube vids, read reviews etc. ) and make sure depending on how much cheaper I’d buy one from a local store just in case so you can take it back and get full money back if not satisfied.
PS the highest sd card it will accept is 32GB (NOT A CLASS 6 VERSION EITHER)
Pros:
Smart, Intuitive design makes this camera very easy to use.
The video camera is great and creates an accurate HD quality video with the ability to go back and turn your video clips into small pictures.
The ability to flip the screen and take self-portraits of yourself with other people is an infinitely useful feature.
Cons:
Red eye on this camera is horrible. The fact that the flash is located right next to the lens makes red a huge issue for anyone taking pictures with subjects who are greater than 4 feet away. The red eye removal software does not work most of the time.
In low lightning situations, the autofocus takes a few seconds to focus and take a picture. This is an issue when you’re handing the camera to a stranger, they will not be able to take a picture because the auto-focus makes them believe they took the picture. 3/4 times I’ve given my camera to a stranger, they have failed to take a picture.
The battery life on this camera is decent but it goes from full to zero way too quickly. The battery icon is not accurate at all.
Bottom Line:
This is a good daytime camera for the price but is horrible at taking low light pictures requiring flash primarily because of red eye and lengthy autofocus.
The features seem good as listed, but the end result simply isn’t good enough if your aim is to use this as an HD camcorder. Despite using the manual controls, I never could get anything but soft video even with the image stabilization turned off. In fact, the quality is about the same as digital cameras that include 720p recording as a secondary feature. The only real advantage over those is better audio.
If you plan to use this primarily as a web video device, you might be happier with the Flip MinoHD.