Sanyo VCP-STB1 Water Leash for Sanyo E1 Waterproof Camcorders

by Sanyo

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 8 x 5.2 inches ; 2.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UVBVQ6
• Item model number: VCP-STB1
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 1, 2007

Product Description

The VCP-STB1 camera leash is the perfect companion to the SANYO Dual Camera WH1, CA9, and the E2, E1 waterproof camcorders. Created in a partnership between SANYO and XM Surfmore, a leading surf accessories manufacturer, the VCP-STB1 camera leash is specifically designed for the active water lifestyle. The lightweight and comfortably soft wrist strap material moves with you and dries quickly. This is the perfect companion for the SANYO Dual Camera WH1, CA9 and the E2, E1 Waterproof Cameras. Lightweight 'surf style' leash designed to dry quickly. Designed by SANYO & fabricated by XM Surfmore, a leading surf leash manufacturer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Every Penny, December 22, 2007

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hdtravel (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sanyo VCP-STB1 Water Leash for Sanyo E1 Waterproof Camcorders (Electronics)

I purchased this little gem to take with me on our Thanksgiving trip to Cancun. This was the first time I had taken my new Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 to the beach. This strap was priceless. It let me keep a good hold onto the camera while snorkeling and once over a deep section of water I lost my grip on the strap and the camera floated to the surface. Without this strap it would have sunk like a rock and I probably would have lost my amazing camera. The camera will sink without this strap which has a small float built into the strap. I highly recommend this item if you are taking your Xacti into open water for snorkeling or swimming. Very well worth the price.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for snorkeling, February 14, 2008

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Greta - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sanyo VCP-STB1 Water Leash for Sanyo E1 Waterproof Camcorders (Electronics)

The wrist strap gave us total peace of mind while we were snorkeling. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 camcorder is only waterproof to a depth of 1.5m, so dropping it in deeper water could mean ruining the camera, even if it could be retrieved.

The rubbery loop attachment, criticised in an earlier review, serves it's purpose extremely well. It ensures that the strap can be easily removed from the camera for rinsing and drying and then easily replaced again. The velcro fastening is secure and comfortable. I would highly recommend the strap for anyone involved in water sports.

UPDATE: I'm not sure if Sanyo altered the design of the wrist strap after the earlier review which stated that it kept the E1 afloat when dropped. But I doubt that my strap would keep the E1 (or the E2) afloat (However, I have not tested that theory!). But I would still give the wrist strap 5 stars. I have used it several more times since I wrote the review and have been grateful to have it - especially when I was knocked off my feet by a large wave and the E1 stayed securely attached to my wrist!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Note: E1 only!, March 26, 2009

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James Cancil "wetstuff" (Salisbury Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sanyo VCP-STB1 Water Leash for Sanyo E1 Waterproof Camcorders (Electronics)

Folks: The more recent model - the E2 - is only one ounce heavier, but there is no leash (this or the Ebay one) that will float it.

Jim