I was unsure about this camera when I researched it. It looked too good to be true...A very small video camera and point and shoot camera that is waterproof, takes underwater photos and video and is delivered for under $180? Well some reviews were not very favorable talking about grainy picture quality in low light but others were glowing. Just about everyone said it was a good bang for the buck so I ordered it thinking I would send it back if I didn't like it...first of all I do like it...It's compactness is second to none...not much bigger than my smartphone or a tape on my old camcorder...no more carrying a big bag around to sporting events...even the small ones you buy today won't fit in your pocket as this one does. And the more time I use it..the more I like it. Quality and workmanship is great. Everyone I show it to is impressed also..
When using it in the out of the box configuration with adjustments set on "Auto" it worked great in good natural light but the first time I shot in indoors with low lighting I was very disappointed. I was just about to send it back and then and only thing started reading the manual and adjusting the ISO and white balence and I got back the great picture quality. This adjustment only takes seconds so well worth the time. I have not used it underwater yet so I can't say anything about that yet but, from what I have seen so far, this is a keeper. The only thing that kept it from getting 5 stars is the minor distraction of the auto setting not being truely an "Auto" setting and the fact that the little carrying pouch to protect and keep the screen clean that comes with it didn't have a belt loop..very minor issues. The only other thing this camera is missing is that it isn't a smart phone as well...:0) I would have given it a 5 star if it included a simple cell phone it would have been a 5 star. A smart phone would have it in the 7-10 range out of 5...can we do that?
Buy it and familiarize youself with the settings from the get go and practice with it a little in different lighting situations and you will unlock this cameras full potential.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).
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