With their outstanding functionality and user-friendly operation, the new models are extremely appealing. The 7-Megapixel still photo resolution and 3x optical zoom will bring out the full splendour of even the smallest details on the large 2.5" LCD monitor. In addition, both cameras record high-quality video in VGA resolution. With SANYO’s proprietary Touch Sensor, which reduces shutter delay to a lightning-fast 0.05 seconds, the new XACTI compact cameras deliver technological innovation in a compact, timeless design.
The XACTI E7 – Far More Than Just Good Looks
With an elegant and stylish design (approx. 91 x 55 x 21 mm), the XACTI E7 is the perfect companion for all sorts of occasions. The camera’s ultra-slim metal profile (21 mm) hides a large number of technical features that guarantee powerful performance from a compact camera.
Once a subject has been found, the 3x optical zoom brings it in up close. The innovative Touch Sensor activates the autofocus with just a light touch and reduces shutter delay to just 0.05 seconds. Continuous photo sequences are easily captured with the lightning-fast sequential shot function at 2.3 frames per second. Captured photos (with a resolution of 7 Megapixels) and high-quality VGA videos with audio can be viewed directly on the 2.5" LCD monitor.
Serious hobby as well as beginning photographers will welcome the wide variety of program modes. For example, the special portrait mode automatically focuses on faces and optimally illuminates them for perfect portraits every time. This mode ensures that skin tones always look natural and the red-eye correction guarantees sparkling eyes. A "dynamic" autofocus feature counters the difficulties of photographing moving objects. When this feature is activated, the autofocus system automatically tracks the subject and prevents sport players from "running out of the image", for example.
Screenshots can be transferred directly to the XACTI E7 when the camera is connected to your computer (Windows XP) with the USB cable. You can even save and print individual photos with the capture date so that you can arrange them later.
The lithium-ion battery delivers enough power for up to 260 pictures on a single charge so that you won’t have to stop photographing even on long photo tours. The internal memory (23 MB) and removable SD cards mean you will always have sufficient storage for your data.
The XACTI S7 Makes Innovative Technology Child’s Play
The user-friendly operation of the new XACTI S7 makes digital photography child’s play even for beginners. With compact dimensions of just 92 x 60 x 22 mm and an ergonomically curved housing, the camera fits comfortably in your hand, helping you to take quick snapshots successfully. The large 2.5" LCD display on the rear of the matt-silver housing delivers immediate feedback about your richly detailed, 7-Megapixel photos. Capture brilliant details with the 3x optical zoom or record high-quality video in VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second. Data is stored on SD cards or in the internal memory (22 MB) of the XACTI S7.
Photographers can give free rein to their creativity with the manually configurable program modes, exposure compensation and filter functions. Thanks to the innovative Touch Sensor, which reduces shutter lag to just 0.05 seconds, the XACTI S7 captures images in record time. With the sequential shot function, capable of 2.3 frames per second, the camera can even capture individual moving sequences realistically when shooting sporting events, for example. Short response times guarantee optimal energy consumption so that a pair of alkaline batteries is sufficient for up to 250 shots. SANYO and the XACTI S7 make innovative use of the new eneloop batteries as well. Thanks to the technologically optimised energy supply from these rechargeable batteries, you can take up to 520 photos per charge with the camera.
XACTI E7 Technical Specifications:
_ Image Sensor: 1/2.5", 7.41 Megapixel CCD
_ Resolution: 7 million pixels (effective)
_ Still Image Resolution:
10M: 3680 x 2760
7M: 3072 x 2304
4M: 2288 x 1712
2M: 1600 x 1200
0.3M: 640 x 480
_ Sequential Shot Resolution:
7M: 3072 x 2304
4M: 2288 x 1712
2M: 1600 x 1200
0.3M: 640 x 480
_ Video Resolution:
640 x 480, 30 fps
320 x 240, 15 fps
_ Recording Formats:
Still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.2, DPOF Standard)
Video: QuickTime Movie (Photo JPEG compression)
Audio: WAV (mono)
_ Lens: 3x internal optical zoom (f = 6.3 – 18.9 mm, (38 – 114 mm equivalent on a 35 mm camera)
Lens Aperture: Maximum F = 3.1 (wide angle) to – 5.9 (telephoto)
Range: Normal: 10 cm (wide-angle)/40 cm (tele) to infinity;
Macro: 5 cm (wide-angle)/40 cm (tele) to 70 cm
_ Digital Zoom: Recording: maximum 4x, reproduction: up to 57.5x
_ Shutter Speeds:
Still images/sequential shots: 1/2 to 1/1500 s.
Flash: 1/30-1/1500 s
Artificial Light: Maximum 2 s
Video: 1/30 to 1/10000 s.
_ Recording Modes: Single and sequential shot function
_ Focus: 9-point AF, spot AF, continuous
Operation with Touch Sensor
Manual: 14 steps
Video: 9-point AF, spot AF, continuous
_ Intelligent Exposure Meter: Multi, centre-weighted and spot metering
_ Exposure Compensation: +/- 1.8 EV in 1/3 steps
_ White Balance: Automatic or 5 presets
_ Built-in Flash (automatic, forced on and off, pre-flash with red-eye reduction)
_ Flash Range: GN=6.0, approx. 10 cm to 2.4 m (wide angle), approx. 50 cm to 2.0 m (tele)
_ Program Modes: Automatic, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Fireworks, Dark, Photo with Sound, Face Chaser, Shake Reduction
_ Filters: Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Contrast, Colour Saturation
_ Sensitivity Photos: Auto: ISO 50-400, manual: ISO 50/100/200/400/800
Video: Auto: ISO 450-800, manual: ISO 400/800/1600/3200
_ Self Timer: 2 modes (2 seconds/ 10 seconds)
_ LCD Monitor: 2.5" TFT colour LCD
_ Audio: Integrated microphone (mono), integrated speaker (mono)
_ Power Supply: Lithium-ion battery, charger included
_ Connectors: USB 2.0 High Speed, AV Out (NTSC/PAL, Mono Audio)
_ Storage Medium: Internal memory with 23 MB and SD/MM slot
_ Dimensions: Approx. 91 x 55 x 21 mm
_ 3-year guarantee
Supplied Accessories:
_ Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
_ Charger
_ USB Cable
_ AV Cable
_ Carrying Strap
_ Sanyo Software Pack
_ Manual
SRP: 279 Euros
Availability: September 2006
XACTI S7 Technical Specifications:
_ Image Sensor: 1/2.5", 7.41 Megapixel CCD
_ 7 million pixels (effective)
_ Still Image Resolution:
10M: 3680 x 2760 (interpolated)
7M: 3072 x 2304
4M: 2288 x 1712
2M: 1600 x 1200
0.3M: 640 x 480
Sequential Shot Resolution:
7M: 3072 x 2304
4M: 2288 x 1712
2M: 1600 x 1200
0.3M: 640 x 480
_ Video Resolution with Audio:
640 x 480, 30 fps
320 x 240, 15 fps
_ Video Clip Image Frequency: 15/30 frames per second
_ Recording Formats:
Photo: JPEG (DCF, DPOF Standard, Exif 2.2 compatible)
Video: QuickTime Movie (MOV, Photo JPEG compression)
Audio: Wave (mono/8bit 8k sampling)
_ 3x optical zoom (f = 6.3 – 18.9mm, 38 – 114 mm equivalent on a 35 mm camera), F = 3.1 (wide-angle) – 5.9 (telephoto)
_ Shutter Speeds:
Photo: 1/2 – 1/1500 s
Video: 1/30 – 1/10000 s
_ Exposure Compensation: +/- 1.8 EV in 0.3 steps
_ Recording Modes: Still image, sequential shot
_ 4x digital zoom (57.5x playback mode)
_ Focus: 9-point AF, spot AF, continuous
Operation with Touch Sensor
Manual: 14 steps
Video: 9-point AF, spot AF, continuous
_ Focusing Range:
Standard: 10cm (wide-angle)/40cm (tele) infinity
Macro: 5cm (wide-angle)/40cm (tele) to 70cm
_ White Balance: Automatic, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Custom
_ Flash Functions: Automatic, forced flash, flash off, pre-flash with red eye reduction
_ Flash Range: GN = 5.8
Wide-angle approx. 10 – 30cm, tele approx. 40 – 170cm
_ Program Modes: Automatic, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Fireworks, Incandescent, Photo with Sound, Portrait Light, Shake Reduction
_ Filters: Standard, Black & White, Contrast, Sepia, Colour Saturation
_ Sensitivity:
Photo: Auto (ISO 50 – 400), Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400/800)
Video: Auto (ISO 200-800), Manual (ISO 100/200/400/800)
_ Self Timer: 2 modes (2 seconds/ 10 seconds)
_ Display: 2.5" TFT colour LCD
_ Power Supply: 2x AA alkaline batteries (included)
_ Connectors: USB 2.0 Full Speed, AV output (NTSC/PAL)
_ Storage Medium: 22 MB internal storage and SD-card slot
_ Dimensions: Approx. 92 x 22 x 60 mm
_ 3-year guarantee
Supplied Accessories:
_ 2x AA Alkaline Batteries
_ USB Cable
_ Carrying Strap
_ Sanyo Software Pack
_ Manual
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