SANYO Dual Cameras Are World's First With iFrame Video Format

SANYO Camcorders Provide Fast and Easy Video Editing and Sharing Experience

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- SANYO North America Corporation
(SANYO) today introduces its high-end Dual Cameras, the VPC-HD2000A and the
VPC-FH1A, as the world's first camcorders to offer compatibility with iFrame,
a next generation video format designed specifically to allow users to easily
import, edit and share high quality videos. SANYO's Dual Cameras have always
been at the forefront for compatibility with computers as well as online
applications and networking. The two models announced today feature the iFrame
video mode, which records in the same format used to edit on a computer,
dramatically speeding up the processes of importing, editing and sharing
movies across multiple platforms and devices.

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These camcorders will be available nationwide through national and regional
retailers beginning October 13, 2009, with a suggested retail price of $599.99
for the VPC-HD2000A and $499.99 for the VPC-FH1A.

"SANYO is proud to be the first manufacturer to offer camcorders that are
compatible with the iFrame video format. This format offers a major
breakthrough in reducing the time it takes for consumers to import, edit and
share high quality video," said Tom Van Voy, General Manager of the Consumer
Products Group for SANYO North America. "In addition to this new video format,
our Dual Cameras also offer the ability to shoot 8-Megapixel photos as well as
a number of video modes, including Full HD 1080P/60fps, making them the
perfect choice for sharing high quality movies with family and friends, for
video bloggers or budding videographers."

iFrame is a computer-friendly video format that has been specifically designed
to simplify the process of working with video recorded from a camera. With
iFrame, the video recorded in the camera is in the same format that will be
used for editing, which means that importing video is fast and file sizes are
small. This translates to quick and easy editing and sharing of movies across
multiple platforms and devices. This new format can also be used with both Mac
and PC compatible applications due to the use of standards-based technologies
such as H.264, AAC, MP4 and MOV.

The HD2000A and the FH1A Dual Cameras are automatically programmed to default
to the iFrame mode for ultimate ease of use and convenience to the user. In
addition to the iFrame video format (960 x 540), the cameras can record in
High Definition 1080P (1920 x 1080), as well as high speed video formats for
slow motion playback.

The two new models are nearly identical camcorders in two different body
designs. The HD2000A is in SANYO's signature vertical form factor while the
FH1A is a traditional style camcorder shape (horizontal).

Dual Cameras conveniently record photos and videos to SD/SDHC media cards
(sold separately) and are thumb-operable for key functions, with separate
video and photo buttons for easy switching between shooting video and photos.
Unlike conventional camcorders, there's no need to switch modes, enabling the
capture of those once-in-a-lifetime moments as the cameras can take both
stills and videos simultaneously.

Main Features: VPC-FH1A and VPC-HD2000A
These highly advanced cameras not only offer a standard 1080i (interlaced)
format (recording at 60 fields per second), but with the SANYO proprietary
CMOS engine, recording is also available in an impressive 1080p (progressive)
format, offering ultra-smooth, professional-looking 60 frames per second. The
cameras also offer 8-Megapixel still photos, sequential shooting, and a number
of modes including macro photo capability.

Other Features include:
-- iFrame video format H.264 960 x 540 (30fps)
-- Full 1080p HD Video (60fps)
-- 8-Megapixel Digital Photos and High-Speed Sequential Shooting (12fps)
-- High Speed Recording/Super Slow Motion Playback (240/600fps for 1/4 or
1/10 playback)
-- 3-inch wide LCD Monitor (FH1A), 2.7-inch wide LCD monitor (HD2000A)
for
HD Playback
-- 10x Optical Zoom for photos
-- 16x advanced zoom (more area included than standard zooming, 160x
digital zoom) for video
-- Digital Image Stabilizer (Movies & Stills)
-- 'Face Chaser' technology (up to 12 faces) for photos/videos
-- HDMI Output (FH1A); HDMI Digital Interface via Cradle (HD2000A)
-- Optional lenses: Tele, Wide, Semi-Fisheye
-- External microphone input (HD2000A)
-- FH1A and HD2000A are available in Black

-- Cold shoe mount for external light or microphone (HD2000A)

iMovie, Mac, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. The Works with iMovie logo is a trademark of Apple
Inc.
The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.

For more information about the SANYO:
VPC-HD2000A, please visit http://us.sanyo.com/VPC-HD2000A
VPC-FH1A, please visit http://us.sanyo.com/VPC-FH1A

About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a multi-billion dollar, leading company for energy
and environment, providing solutions for environment, energy and lifestyle
applications based on its brand vision 'Think GAIA.' SANYO North America's
Consumer Solutions Division (SANYO North America is a subsidiary of SANYO
Electric Co., Ltd.), based in Chatsworth, California, is a service and sales
division that markets digital projectors, digital still cameras, digital media
camcorders, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, portable
and mobile electronics. For more information on SANYO, please visit
http://us.sanyo.com.

SOURCE SANYO North America Corporation

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