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Sanyo introduces Xacti CG65 digital video camera with AVC/H.264

Press release, March 21; Eric Mah, DIGITIMES Asia

Sanyo recently introduced its Xacti CG65 digital video camera with Advanced Video Codec H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) video compression technology, which the company claims, reduces MPEG-4 file size approximately 25% when compared to other digital video cameras.

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG65 features a 6-megapixel resolution still camera function with ISO 1600 sensitivity and a built-in Gyro Sensor shake-resistant system for correcting unintentional camera shake during photo taking. In addition, high-speed video-processing using 9-pixel mixture technology makes recording of both movies and stills possible even in semi-dark or under lit environments of approximately 2lux.

A dedicated Qpixel brand H.264 video compression IC was incorporated into the camera that was designed specifically for portable consumer devices to achieve high video quality while simultaneously reducing the system power consumption. The camera can record up to a total of 10 hours of video with an 8GB SDHC memory card. The CG65 can also record up to a total of five hours of video with a 4GB SDHC memory card, up to 2.5 hours with a standard 2GB SD card, and up to 1.25 hours with a standard 1GB SD card, according to Sanyo.

The Xacti CG65 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$399.99, and is scheduled to be released in the US in April. The CG65 will be available in black, silver and green.

The Sanyo Xacti CG65 digital video camera with Advanced Video Codec H.264 technology

The Sanyo Xacti CG65 digital video camera with Advanced Video Codec H.264 video compression
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