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Sanyo VPC-ZH1R Dual Camera High Definition Video w/30x Optical Zoom (Red)

by Sanyo
3.5 out of 5 stars 30 customer reviews
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  • High Definition 720P Video
  • 30X Optical Zoom
  • 2 MP Photo
  • 3.0" LCD Monitor
  • Includes Bonus 1 GB SD Card, Camera Case, Additional Li-ion Battery, HDMI mini cable
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  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 5 x 7 inches ; 3.4 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
  • Domestic Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • International Shipping: This item is not eligible for international shipping. Learn More
  • ASIN: B00358ZFL8
  • Item model number: VPC-ZH1R
  • Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,263 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
    • Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: October 22, 2009

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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsAmazing camcorder bundle for the price
By Michael M. Ismail on March 18, 2010
I wanna keep this review short and simple but I hope it helps. This camcorder can be described in 1 word, FANTASTIC!!!. First off, I wanna say that I was shocked when I opened the box and found a carrying case, a mini HDMI cable, a spare battery, and a 1 GB SD card that came with the camcorder and just receiving the extra battery alone was worth it. The reason I bought this camcorder was because I needed an HD camcorder to shoot videos to YouTube. This camera shoots in 1280x720 HD at 30 FPS and looks very crisp when playing back on your HDTV with the included Mini HDMI cable. This camcorder also shoots good still images at 2 megapixels but I would recommend only using this for videos as it was not meant to be used as a camera to take pictures.

One major plus about this camcorder is its autofocus capabilities. I have been able to get something up to 1 centimeter away from the lens and it will still focus This camcorder has very good autofocus for being at this low price. The camcorder adjusts very quickly and is overall up to par with some higher-end HD camcorders.

One downside I have is with the software that is included. It is not the best software but you really don't need to use the software included with the camcorder to pull any videos from the camcorder or to edit any of the video. the only plus about the software is that it has export to Youtube which is okay if you just send the video without any form of editing.Another downside I have is with the image stabilization at long range. The camcorder tends to look like it is shaking when you're zoomed in all the way.

Overall, this camcorder is worth the money you will spend on it but it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the higher-end HD camcorders from Sony and Canon.Read more ›
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 starsA Quality Bargain!
By Isme on April 8, 2010
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After doing much soul searching as well as researching for the best bargain camcorder, I settled on this one. After receiving it and shooting tests clips for over a week, I cannot find anything disappointing with this purchase. The video quality is very good and it focuses quickly. You will need a trip pod to stablize the camera when using the 30x opital zoom, darn near impossible to hold steady without getting a wobble. The plus was it came with extra battery and all the cables you would need.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome Camcorder
By Steven Flannigan on April 14, 2010
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This camcorder is great! I does exactly what I expected and more. The price is amazing. I've played around with it for a while and the only problem I can find is that when you zoom in with the 30x optical, it's hard to keep a steady hand, but that's the same with any camera. Awesome that it comes with two batteries, A/V cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, charger, 1GB SD card, and a case. I definitely suggest this camera.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 starsYou get what you pay for
By Thomas Paine on May 29, 2010
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I bought this mainly because it was cheap, portable, and supposedly has HD recording ability.

Positives and what's included... It has optical zoom, which for camera noobies out there means it has REAL zoom and not that fake digital zoom. It can handle SD cards up to 32GB, which is great. The bundle included with the camera has an HDMI cable, USB cable, and AC Adapter cable. HDMI cable, unfortunately, does not connect your camera to computers with HDMI ports, only TVs. In order to connect to the computer you have to use the USB cable. Bundle also comes with all the necessary software for whatever you need. There is flash on the camera, but only for still pictures (which is another nice feature). The bundle includes a 1GB SD card. This should be used as an emergency card only, as you only get 20 minutes of HD recording with it (though a bit longer on regular settings). Two battery packs are included in the bundle which is awesome considering most other devices require that you have to purchase any additional battery packs separately. It's nice to have the emergency battery in-hand. The camera can also be used as a webcam, which is nice since it's much better quality than the webcam that's built into my laptop.

The shortcomings... indoor recording is pretty bad. It's not the worst but it's not very good at all. It seems to work very well outdoors. Focusing is a problem. Auto-focus rarely ever really focuses completely on whatever I'm trying to record, and it also takes forever for the auto-focus to kick in. It's actually rather annoying and I have no choice but to use manual focus. This wouldn't be a problem if I could easily change focus mid-recording, but that's not how the camera operates. You have to stop recording, manually focus, then start recording again.Read more ›
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsI am buying another one
By D. lee on April 24, 2010
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*(I Included a video I filmed & performed professionally with this cam) - I really love this cam.......It was a gift but, I use it for video editing and its great compared to my other Expensive cam...........and it's video quality is great, if you want better quality try the class 6 cards and you will get better quality, But it's already great with a class 2 card. Make sure you set it to the correct zoom for HD 30x or Digital zoom..........If recorded Indoors you will need proper lighting & for a steady shot as usual you need a Tripod. Not really good with pictures but Overall the best cam for video and lightweight!!!! -17Musicsouth Ent.

**Video edited with After Effects CS4
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 starsHard to believe it is HD....

I am not impressed with the image quality of the video taken by this camera. The image quality is comparable to my webcam, yet my webcam is only SD and half the price.

Published on June 6, 2013 by Just another customer
4.0 out of 5 starsQuestions.

I want to buy this camera, but i'm not sure if a fish-eye and be used with it. Can anyone help me please? Thank you.

Published on February 26, 2012 by Ian Davis
5.0 out of 5 starseasy to operate, clear video

I originally got this 2 yrs ago and use it a lot to make videos of my kids sports. Video quality is very clear, even in spolrts motion. Read more

Published on December 8, 2011 by Dan
4.0 out of 5 starsWonderful Sub 200 Dollar Camera

Dont Expect too much from a Sub 200 Dollar Camera and u will be Fully Satisfied with it.
I have used it for 5 times till i got it. Some things to share
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Published on August 15, 2010 by Amit
4.0 out of 5 starsHow can you beat it?

I have put this camera thru all its paces and am extremely happy with it. I shot our local Independence Day parade, then the fireworks at night, scenery on a small road trip,30X... Read more

Published on July 13, 2010 by ccdemill
3.0 out of 5 starsHorrible indoor video quality

I don't write many of these but I just had to for this camcorder. After reading many review on this camcorder, I purchased 1 anyway. The controls are easy to use. Read more

Published on July 12, 2010 by H. brown
4.0 out of 5 starsThe price is the winner attribute here

This camera is just ok. I wish it had a remote control. The image quality in less-than-perfect light conditions is very bad. Read more

Published on June 17, 2010 by Kramer Drummer
4.0 out of 5 starsGreat for what it does.

You are going to get people on this sight talk about the video quality indoors, and there is truth to what they say. However, as with most photography lighting is everything. Read more

Published on June 15, 2010 by Mr. Chad J. Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 starsLittle Sanyo Powerhouse

I've had the ZH1 a few weeks and I am still finding hidden features on it. The videos I take are gradually getting better as I learn more. This little box is just fun to use. Read more

Published on June 13, 2010 by Lamar A. Ellis
3.0 out of 5 starsamazing for the price

Tons of Pros, but why go there. The only Con on this camcorder I have found so far is the lack of quality for indoor shooting. Read more

Published on June 12, 2010 by C. J. Embry

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