Cameras

Sanyo Pocket Camcorder Boasts Optical Zoom

We’ve been waiting for a high-def pocket camcorder with an optical zoom lens, and Sanyo finally delivered the goods today with the Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2. The pocketable VPC-PD2 offers a 3X optical zoom lens that ranges from a 38mm wide angle to a 114mm telephoto, along with stereo microphones on the sides of the camera.

The VPC-PD2 is Sanyo’s first pocket camcorder, but the company has been making ultracompact high-definition camcorders for quite some time.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2: Specs and Features

The camcorder records 1080p high-definition MPEG-4 video at 30 frames per second at its highest-resolution setting (the camera also records 720p video at either 60 or 30 frames per second, and standard-definition 640-by-480 video). In still-capture mode, it snaps 10-megapixel photos and has a built-in flash that you can use for still photos only. Accessible via the in-camera menus, the VPC-PD2′s burst-shooting mode snaps 2-megapixel images continuously as you press the shutter button.

A slide-out USB connector takes care of offloading clips and charging the battery, and video clips and images are stored to a user-supplied SD, SDHC, or SDXC card. To help with awkward USB port configurations on computers, the VPC-PD2 comes with an extension cable for the camcorder’s built-in USB connector.

The VPC-PD2 has an HDMI-out port, and it’s compatible with Eye-Fi cards, so you can upload files directly from the camera over a Wi-Fi connection.

Priced at $170, the VPC-PD2 is due to be available on September 1.
Hands-On With the Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2

During some hands-on time with the camcorder, I definitely enjoyed having that optical zoom lens while shooting. Images and video taken at full telephoto were generally sharper than the normal maximum digital-zoom shots captured with other pocket camcorders. That said, the zoom-lens motors did make a bit of noise and weren’t pressure-sensitive: the camera zooms in and out quickly, making it impossible to slowly push in or out on a subject.

The camcorder’s controls are intuitive after a few minutes of use. By pressing the left or right directional buttons on the camera’s four-way directional pad, you can adjust the resolution for video and still capture and the camera’s flash settings; meanwhile, the up and down buttons control the optical zoom. The device is extremely light, too, even when loaded with an SDHC card and its removable rechargeable battery.

When I used it to snap still images, the dedicated shutter button required me to hold it down for about a second, which was a bit annoying. On the other hand, when the camera finally did snap a shot, the image looked crisp and well-exposed, considering the size of the camera. The VPC-PD2′s autofocus feature worked well, though I was able to test the camera’s still-image capture only in a bright-light setting.

All in all, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2 is a full-featured competitor in the realm of HD pocket camcorders, and it’s the only one to offer that sharp optical zoom lens. Stay tuned for a full review of this pocket camcorder in the coming weeks.

We offers a wide selection of replacement camcorder batteries for the leading manufacturers of camcorders including Canon, Hitachi, Minolta, JVC, Kodak, Panasonic, RCA, Samsung, Sharp,  Sony and more. Please visit www.ibuynow.com.au

About the Author

We specialize in substitute batteries(laptop battery, Digital Camera Battery, power tool battery) and battery packs for laptops, camcorders, digital cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, and power tools, etc. as well as battery chargers!

Ex-1020AR-Dual CCD, Motorized Zoom, Thermal 135/45 DFOV PTZ Platform

125cc PULSE STRIDER VIJO ZOOM LIGHTSPEED 125 STARTER MOTOR SCOOTER PARTS SM10 $28.37

MAZDA 3, 2.0 MOTOR FOR 06-09 MODELS, $1100, ZOOM ZOOM $1,100.00

125cc YIBEN HURRICANE STRIKER ZOOM STRIDER 125 STARTER MOTOR SCOOTER PARTS SM10 $28.37

ZOOM 6″ LIZARD, SS+, MOTOR OIL/CHART, NIB, 1243 $2.99

Sigma 70 mm – 300 mm F/4.0-5.6 DG Motorized Lens For Canon $76.00

Navitar Zoom 6000 Motorized Microscope Boom + Javelin CCTV Camera & Cords $149.97

Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) NIKON MOUNT (AF Motor) $260.55

Motorized TV Zoom Lens *Lot of 2* $50.00

SAMSUNG TECHWIN STA SLA880 1/2″ DC 10X MOTORIZED ZOOM $627.00

Pelco Security Unit W/Sony Camera & Motorized Zoom Lens $395.00

KOSUGE Japanese Tin Battery Op 1950s ZOOM PROP MOTOR BOAT with BOX – 14-inches $495.00

ARRI ZMU-3 Zoom Motor Control and CLM-2 Zoom Motor With Pan Handle, Power Cable $7,300.00

NEW Carburetor for Yamaha DT175 DT 175 Enduro Motor Road Bike 1976 1977 1978 $38.50

NEW Carburetor for Yamaha DT175 DT 175 Enduro Motor Road Bike 1979 1980 1981 $38.50

Pelco TV J10 AC / 10x Motorized Zoom / Computar 11-110 1.8 Lens $175.00

ZOOM SPOUT OILER SEWING OIL FINE MACHINERY OIL FAN MOTOR BEARING OIL HI QUALITY $1.95

6-60mm F1.6 Motorized Zoom Focus Lens For CCTV Camera U2S $85.00

Pelco Motorized Zoom Lens Mdl TVJ 14 AC Security Camera $214.99

Pelco Motorized Zoom Lens Mdl TV 10 MS 16mm 1:1.8 $224.99

Cooke 25-250, T4, BNCR mount, 2-extenders, mattebox, and zoom control/motor. $3,500.00

Sigma 70 mm – 300 mm F/4.0-5.6 Motorized DG Lens For Nikon $39.00

Vintage CANON MOTOR ZOOM 8 EEE movie camera with case and extras! $20.00

NAVITAR ZOOM 6.5X (6000) BODY TUBE MOTORIZED WITH CONTROLLER VIDEO MICROSCOPE $1,595.00

CINE 60 MICRO MOTOR USA ZOOM CONTROL ARRI ARRIFLEX COOKE ANGENIEUX LOOK! $339.00

6 – 60MM 60 MM CCTV CS Zoom 3 – Motorized camera Lens $103.90

6 – 60 MM CCTV CS Auto-Iris Zoom Motorized camera Lens $103.00

6 – 96MM 96 MM CCTV CS Zoom 3 – Motorized camera Lens $275.00

Sigma 70 mm – 300 mm F/4.0-5.6 Motorized DG Lens For Nikon $56.00

PRISTINE MOTORIZED MINOLTA 80-200mm ZOOM Xi LENS FOR MAXXUM AND SONY ALPHA $73.10

Sony VPLL-ZP100 Motorized Long Throw Zoom Projection Lens NIB $99.99

CAMERA LENS ZOOM UNIT CANON S1IS S1 IS SILVER +MOTOR $57.98

Computar H6Z0812MP Motorized TV Zoom Lens 6X 8mm-48mm $189.00

Canon Motor Zoom 8 – Good motor, Flawless $35.00

ZOOM TRICK WORM MOTOR OIL $4.50

Computar 11-110mm 1:1.8 10x Motorized CCTV Zoom Lens $150.00

Vicon V6-60M-HS High Speed Motorized Zoom Lens New $127.50

Quantarary AF 70-300 Tele-Macro Lens with Motorized Zoom and Box $99.00

CP Cinema Products J-4 Zoom Motor – Used $599.00

Nikon FM2 FM2N Camera & Zoom-Nikkor 1:45 f=80mm-f=200mm Lens & MD-12 Motor Drive $11.61

Fujinon AT S16x6.7BMD-D4M Aspheric 1/2″ Motorized TV Zoom Lens $199.00

MARVEL THE INCREDIBLE HULK ZOOM N GO TRIKE CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE MOTORIZED, COOL! $5.95

PELCO 13ZV6X8 1/3″ Mz MOTORiZED ZOOM LENS 8X 648 mm $79.95

CANON EEE MOTOR ZOOM 8 CAMERA MANUAL ON CD $7.99

Pentax H10ZME-5F 7.5-75mm 1:1.2 Motorized Zoom-Focus CCTV Lens – For parts $49.99

CANON SURESHOT ZOOM S ZOOM MOTOR ACL776 NEW REPAIR PART $14.80

ZOOM SPOUT EVAPORATIVE MOTOR BEARING OIL 4 OZ $4.95

SUNPAK 4000AF POWER ZOOM MOTORIZED ZOOM HEAD FLASH FOR SOME MINOLTA MAXXUM $30.95

Pelco Motorized TVJ6MS Zoom Lens Computar f. 1:1.4/12.5-75 $39.99

NICE PRICE MINOLTA MAXXUM 3200i MOTORIZED ZOOM HEAD FLASH $24.00

AWESOME VINTAGE CANON MOTOR ZOOM SUPER 8 EEE W/ CASE FILM EXTRA LENS KODACHROME $49.99

PRISTINE MOTORIZED MINOLTA 80-200mm ZOOM Xi LENS FOR MAXXUM AND SONY ALPHA $75.95

CANON ZOOM MOTOR ASSY SPEEDLITE 540EZ FLASH OEM NEW $35.00

Fisher Price Thomas & Friends Trackmaster Motorized Railway Zip Zoom & Logging $29.99

CANON YH16x7KTSM 16x ½” MOTOR DRIVE VIDEO LENS $374.95

CANON YH19x6.7KTS 19x ½” MOTOR DRIVE VIDEO LENS $795.00

SIGMA 70-300mm Lens W/ MOTOR for Nikon D3100 D3000 D40x +3 YEAR SIGMA WARRANTY $169.00

CANON AUTO ZOOM 814 MOTOR NON-WORKING/148188 $40.00

Rainbow S6X11M-II 2/3″ 11.5 – 69mm 3 Motor Motorized CCTV Zoom Lens $299.00

Kodak Imagelink Zoom Lens 23-40X with Stepper motor $159.00

JAPAN Mazda ZOOM RACING Car Motor Black Decal sticker $1.99

PRISTINE MINOLTA MAXXUM 3200i MOTORIZED ZOOM HEAD FLASH $28.75

MINOLTA MOTORIZED 28-105mm ZOOM Xi LENS MAXXUM SONY ALPHA FOR PARTS OR REPAIR $28.95

PRISTINE MINOLTA 100-300mm MOTORIZED ZOOM Xi LENS FOR MAXXUM & SONY ALPHA $118.95

CANON ZOOMS MOTOR ASSY SURESHOT ZOOM-S CAMERA PART OEM $25.00

CANON ZOOM S MOTOR ASSY SURESHOT ZOOM-S CAMERA PART OEM $29.00

DSC TV Zoom Lens 6-72mm 1:1.2 Motorized 9D 012932 NEW $99.88

Vivitar Series ONE 440PZ Auto Focus Power Zoom Motor 3-Way Auto Flash $14.95

MINOLTA MAXXUM 3200i MOTORIZED ZOOM HEAD FLASH $25.95

Motorized TV-Zoom Lens 10-120 mm 1:2 w/ Macro C-Mount $79.99

Computar T6Z5710MS-CS CCTV Camera 1/3″ Motorized TV Zoom Lens 5.7-34.2mm 1:1.0 $85.25

ZEISS OPMI 6-CFR OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL MICROSCOPE BODY MOTORIZED FOCUS ZOOM T* NR $3,999.00

ZEISS OPMI 6-CFR OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL MICROSCOPE BODY MOTOR FOCUS ZOOM OBLIQUE NR $3,999.00

ZOOM SPOUT SEWING MACHINE OIL & SINGER GEAR/MOTOR LUBRICANT $5.99

THOMAS friends zip zoom logging adventure motorized new $78.99

SEARS ZOOM Dual 8 Projector Belt, 1 Flat Motor Belt $21.67

Rainbow L10X6MEA Auto Iris Motorized Zoom Lens CCTV TV $249.95

CANON SPEEDLITE 540EZ ZOOM MOTOR HOLDER NEW ORIGINAL $7.00

CANON SURESHOT ZOOM-S MOTOR COLLAR NEW ORIGINAL OEM $5.00

Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR DI II Lens Nikon AF + MOTOR $252.90

COMPUTAR 1/2″ TV MOTORIZED ZOOM CAMERA LENS H10Z1218AMS, NEW IN BOX , Warranty $75.00

Pelco 1/2″ 15X Motorized Zoom Lens 8mm – 120mm f1.8 – f360 12ZV8X15CP Auto Iris $80.00

Sony VPLL-ZP100 Motorized Long Throw Zoom Proj Lens $49.99

NEW Rainbow L10X6MCS 1/3″ 6mm – 60mm Varifocal 3 Motor CCTV Zoom Lens $89.90

NEC MT1065 MT1060 Motorized Zoom Lens – 4557C 7N245571 $74.99

JonyJib ZR3000EX Zoom & Motorized Focus Control $1,500.00

new Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USMZoom Lens for SLR DC Motor AF 75-300 $148.95

Pelco Motorized 15X CCTV Zoom Lens 8mm-120mm 1:1.8 C-Mount $299.95

JonyJib ZR3000 ENG Zoom & Motorized Focus Control $1,400.00

Pelco Sales TV10AC Motorized Zoom Lens $449.99

ZOOM FINESSE WORM MOTOR OIL $3.99

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC (Motorized) Lens for Nikon w/ 3 Piece Filters + Case $299.00

Vivitar 4600 System Flash Kit + Bare Bulb + Motor Zoom Head + Std. Head Minolta $109.95

CAMERA LENS ZOOM UNIT CANON SX10 IS SX 20 SX1 +Motor +CCD $85.99

CAMERA LENS ZOOM UNIT CANON S5IS S5 IS BLACK +MOTOR $57.98

Tamron 14-140mm 1.9 Motorized zoom lens $100.00

CANON SURESHOT ZOOM 115 ZOOMING MOTOR UNIT REPAIR PART $17.00

Motorized Canon Professional TV Camera Zoom Lens Assy V10x15 15-150mm 1:2.8 $199.99

BOOTS AUTO ZOOM SUPER 8mm Cine Projector Motor Drive Belt $12.63

PELCO TVH6AC-1 MOTORIZED ZOOM LENS 1/2″ 8.5-51MM H6Z851 $149.96

NEW Navitar 12X Zoom Motorized Camera Lens 12mm 1-51316 $463.99

LONG ZOOM LENS(MOTORIZED FOCUS/ZOOM) $2129.99 LONG ZOOM LENS(MOTORIZED FOCUS/ZOOM)

STANDARD ZOOM LENS ( MOTORIZED FOCUS/ (Open Box Product Limited Availability No Back Orders) $393.95 STANDARD ZOOM LENS ( MOTORIZED FOCUS/

Zoom $5.99 Zoom

Panasonic Network Camera PTZ Color Day&Night Optical Zoom 21 Motorized 10/100 SD BBHCM580A $661.08 Panasonic Network Camera PTZ Color Day&Night Optical Zoom 21 Motorized 10/100 SD BBHCM580A

Panasonic Network Camera PTZ Color Day&Night Optical Zoom: 21 X Motorized Audio 10/100 SD PoE BBHCM581A $836.92 Panasonic Network Camera PTZ Color Day&Night Optical Zoom: 21 X Motorized Audio 10/100 SD PoE BBHCM581A

Elation CMY Zoom 575E $1799.99 Elation CMY Zoom 575E Elation CMY Zoom 575E Description: 575 watt color mixing wash effect w/ CMY color flags, 6 dichro colors, UV, white frost filter,dual flag dimmer, shutter and remote zoom from 13°-29°. Lamp: ZB-MSR 575/2 Elation CMY Zoom 575E Features: CONTROL FEATURES USITT DMX-512 RDMX – Remote DMX Addressing 11 DMX Channels 4 Digit L.E.D. Display 3 pin XLR serial input/output Sound active mode OPTICAL SYSTEM High output luminous-parabolic dichroic reflector Glass dichroic reflector 150mm Fresnel lens Motorized zoom 13 degrees – 29 degrees COLOR CMY subtractive color mixing 7 Dichroic filters, 5 Colors, CTB, CTC + white Continuous, variable speed, color scrolling in both directions (rainbow effect) SHUTTER/DIMMER Variable speed strobe effect (1-10) Flashes per second Pre-set variable/random strobe and dimming pulse effect Dual Flag mechanical dimming system LAMPS Philips MSR 575/2 (575W, 7200°K, 1000 HRS) RIGGING 1 x Hanging Bracket 1 x Safety hole 1 x Base plate POWER SUPPLY 15A fuse Magnetic Ballast Voltage: AC 98, 120, 208, 220, 230, 240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption 800W DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT 16″L x 14″W x 17″H (without barn doors) 60 lbs. Get your Elation CMY Zoom 575E today!

Elation CMY Zoom 250 $1299.99 Elation CMY Zoom 250 Elation CMY Zoom 250 Description: 250 watt color mixing wash effect w/CMY color flags, 6 dichro colors, UV, white frost filter,dual flag dimmer, and shutter. Remote zoom from 8° – 22°. Lamp: MSD-250/2 (8500°k, 3000HR). 250W CMY Color Mix Fixture Elation CMY Zoom 250 Features: CONTROL FEATURES USITT DMX-512 11 DMX channels 4 Digit L.E.D. Display 3 pin XLR serial input/output OPTICAL SYSTEM High Output Luminous-Efficiency parabolic mirror Glass Dichroic reflector 8° – 22° Motorized zoom 150mm Fresnel Lens CMY – COLORMIXING SYSTEM The CMY Color mixing system is based on graduated cyan, magenta and yellow filters. A continuous range of colors may be achieved by varying the amount of each filter from 0-100% COLOR 7 Dichroic Filters: 5 Colors, CTB, CTC + White Continuous Color Scroll using color filters BEAM EFFECTS 180° Beam Shaper (Flatten and position beam) Frost Filter for softer beam Automated Beam from 8-22° via DMX SHUTTER/DIMMER Mechanical Dimming 0-100% Mechanical High Speed shutter & Pulse Effect RIGGING 1 x Hanging Yoke (Bracket) 1 x Base Plate 1 x Safety Eyelet DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT 15″L x 18″W x 13.5″H 36 lbs POWER SUPPLY Lamp: PHILIPS MSD-250/2 (250W, 8500°K, 2000HR) Fuse: 10A Magnetic Ballast Voltage: 115/208/230/240V AC, Get your Elation CMY Zoom 250 today!

ProView PoE Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Camera TV-IP612P – network camera $899.99 TRENDnet ProView PoE Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Camera TV-IP612P – Network camera – PTZ – color ( Day&Night ) – auto iris – optical zoom: 10 x – motorized – audio – 10/100 – DC 12

Tommy Zoom – In A Zoom $4.99 Tommy Zoom – In A Zoom

Zadro Z900 Fogless Power Zoom Lighted White $77.99 The Zadro Z900 Fogless Lighted Shaving Shower Mirror features Power Zoom magnification that zooms in and out like a camera lens. A motorized mechanism adjusts in seconds with the touch of a button. Three LED lights are positioned around the mirror for maximum lighting. Digital clock with date time and alarm. Power Zoom Magnification zooms in and out like a camera lens. Motorized mechanism adjusts in seconds with the touch of a button. Fogless break resistant mirror. 1x5x magnification. 2 razor holders. Three LED lights are positioned around the mirror for maximum lighting. Digital clock with date time alarm. Installs easily with suction cups and tape. Razor NOT included.

ProView Wireless N Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Camera TV-IP612WN – network camera $921.99 TRENDnet ProView Wireless N Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Camera TV-IP612WN – Network camera – PTZ – color ( Day&Night ) – auto iris – optical zoom: 10 x – motorized – audio – wirele

ZOOM $10.19 ZOOM takes listeners inside the race to build the car of the future, as pioneers around the world tackle the challenge of creating cars that will run on cleaner energy sources….

American DJ ELED Par Zoom RGB $599.99 The ELED Par RGB Zoom by Elation Professional is a high power economy LED par can featuring 10° to 60° motorized zoom. The ELED Par RGB Zoom’s optical system features 24 3 watt LEDs, 8 red, 8 green, 8 blue – 24 total watts. The ELED has nine operating modes: static mode, RGB mode, three color change mode, seven color change mode, three color fade mode, seven color fade mode, auto mode, sound active mode, and DMX control mode. In DMX control mode the ELED Par RGB Zoom can be operated in four DMX channel modes: 3, 5, 6 or 7 channel mode. Control data input is via 3 pin DMX data first in and out connections. The ELED can operate from 90~240V AC via the internal auto sensing electronic power supply. This unit also features flicker free operation and RGB color mixing. The ELED Par RGB Zoom is designed for indoor use only and is fully operational in any safe working position.

Bulldog Zoom $10 Bulldog Zoom