After disasters with leaky gaskets on other underwater camera enclosures, it is a pleasure to have the seals built in to the VPC-E2. Its novel shape makes it easy to handle while snorkeling and the standard land-based shots are fine.
Although its rated waterproof to only about 5 feet, I'm surprised that it is the only Xacti with waterproofing, because that sort of durability makes it great to carry around where it might get rained on or splashed. The underwater picture quality is very good. I've taken to chasing fish (visually) with the camcorder running, then, back home, I'll save and print the best frames from the session.
A few concerns: I haven't been able to find any useful information about replacing the waterproof seals. The manual says it should be done annually, but I don't know how much it might cost and whether or not it has to be sent to Sanyo. The design minimizes external buttons, but that tends to make changing settings require many trips to the menu (for example, turning the flash on and off). You can't really do that while you're floating around in the ocean.
It's an unique camera. A very good choice for outdoors people and entirely capable for day-to-day work. The video/still combo is a great idea. Whether or not you like it probably depends somewhat on your lifestyle.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).
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