Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Reviews

this thing worked well I use it for sailing and fishing pictures are awsome and the video is awsome...it came with some light video editing softwear that took me 5 mins to make a cool little video with musicGet more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I am not a professional photographer or videographer so I can't give you my opinion on the technical specifications, but I can at least tell you how it works for the average user.

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 is lightweight and compact. Like others have stated before, the included camera bag is useless so I store and carry it in an extra digital camera bag I have. It takes clear still images, even though the processing speed is long. Moving/action pictures come out clearly and focused. The audio and video recording come out clear. However, I did have issues when zooming into items. It became difficult to hold the camera steady. Any slight movement while zooming very closely moves the camera view away from the image you are trying to record. Even though zooming in gave me problems sometimes, the zooming power is amazing. The battery life is approximately 45 to 60 minutes. An added bonus was receiving Adobe Elements 4.0 for editing and organizing your images - this program alone is quite costly. I strongly suggest to get a high capacity SD card since it will hold more pictures and videos. I tend to loose SD cards if I carry more than one so I purchased a 16GB card to be on the safe side.

I strongly suggest to get the following items:
Extra batteries: Lenmar DLSAL20 Lithium-ion Digital Camera/Camcorder Battery Equivelent to the Sony DB-L20 Battery
16GB SDHC card: Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6
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I bought this camera for filming underwater while on vacation in Cuba. It certainly did the job, but I found the camera a bit awkward to use and not as intuitive as I would have liked. The controls you would like easy access to are hard to find (for example, switching it from AUTO to UNDERWATER mode) and you have to flip from menu to menu to find the options. I found the zoom button too small to find quickly while swimming in the ocean. As well, in lower light situtations, the quality of the image is really quite poor (example...on the plane at night with only the overhead light).

On the plus side, you can take still photos and can also save a still from an existing movie clip. The LCD screen is large and can be rotated for easier viewing while recording or watching playback. For the price (149.00), the camera is an ok investment for underwater photography.
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I purchased the Sanyo Xacti for approximately $219.00. SO I was not expecting much from this camera. I was surprised what Sanyo gives you for 219.00. First, the camera is very simple and straight forward on ease of use. Second the video you obtain from this camera including underwater footage is very respectable for the price you pay. The waterproof feature is very useful because your worry free when using it in water situation. Highly recommended.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I bought this "used" from amazon warehouse. It was still in the original packaging and appearded to be band new. I tested it underwater and it works perfectly. It takes clean video with viibrant colors even in low light, something that I have noticed is a weaknes of similar level hd cameras. Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

Good quality images, feels good in hand, still pictures are good quality. All around a great product.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

this thing is awesome. im in the navy and i travel a lot and i take it everywhere the quality is great but it struggles in low light but does great in clubs and bars. buy this thing..Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

Small, compact. Great for slipping in your pocket. I used it for Disneyworld and it worked fine except for the darker shots. With no light, it didn't really show many details. But for outdoor shots - quick and easy. Picture quality is OK - about the same as my Super 8mm. Don't expect super, clear video. It's acceptable.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

We purchased this camera to take along on our honeymoon in the Dominican Republic. Primarily, I wanted something to take snorkeling, but I found myself using the camera as an all-purpose camera as well. It's nice to know that as it started to rain, there was no need to worry about the camera.

The video is good quality for TV and a great quality for web. The camera is easy to use with very little learning curve. I purchased an 8 GB SDHC card to go with it and found that was plenty for goofing around the resort during the day. We'd download and clear it each night to a laptop and start fresh again the next day.

Some cons... The menu is a little quirky and the battery does not last very long at all. Some of the button placement could have been improved to make shooting easier, but that's minor. It's probably just a matter of me getting used to it. Also, no lens cap or cover. I knew this when I purchased it, but it's still a con.

All in all, for a couple hundred dollars, this camera gives a LOT of bang for the buck. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile vacation camera.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

took this to a family gathering last weekend and everyone thought it was very cool that we could splash around in the pool and capture all the fun in video. Could be a little quicker on the boot and captue of still images - but overall a great item i'm glad i got. Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

We love this camera!! It's so compact, light, waterproof and takes still photos too. Great recreational camera at a great price.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

bought this for hawaii trip. pictures were decent (my cameras clarity is far better but this was expected). the view finder flips over so we were able to center ourselves when taking our own pictures which was nice. loved that we did not have to worry about sand ruining it and were able to rinse it off and go. exceeded my expectations with underwater filming and photos. great little product, very durable. gave it 4 stars because everyone else seemed to have difficulty focusing it and the pictures would come out so blurry or not at all.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I bought this camera a few weeks before our family took a cruise to the Bahamas. The camera is small and light enough that I had it with me all the time; I got a lot of great video on the trip that I might have missed with a larger or heavier camera. I haven't taken the camera underwater, but using it on small boats and around the pool made me happy that it is waterproof- you don't have to worry about it getting wet. The first thing I did when I got the camera was add a cloth lanyard so that I could wear it around my neck (the bottom of the camera has sort of a "loop" for this). There is also a threaded socket to allow mounting on a tripod. The included cover is sort of a padded nylon "bikini" that velcros around the body of the camera. It did a good job of protecting the camera from bumps and scrapes and can be kept on the camera while it is hanging from the lanyard. The video I have shot is of good quality and the 8 megapixel stills are as good as my other "point and shoot" cameras. The camera comes with Adobe Premiere Elements 4 software in the box to allow you to make your own DVD movies. The ease of use and design of the camera are great- you can use it with either hand. I got a lot of questions and compliments on the camera from other people; the "cool factor" of the camera is very high. Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

Since I use mainly HD video cameras I wasn't expecting too much from this little waterproof camera (buying it for that reason). I've been pleasantly surprised at the nice video it takes, as well as the photos. It struggles a bit in low light, as many cameras do.
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This is a very nice all around camera/digital recorder. Water proof is a plus. Very clear photos. The only complaint I have is that it is a bit slow for the camera to take pictures. But then again, this is not meant for professional use.

All in all, I love it.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

Pocket sized waterproof camcorder/camera with shock proof sd memory and nearly instant on... Too good to be true I thought. Try to take it away from me!!!! We do alot of boating and beach weekends, underwater shooting is lots of fun!! You even get muffled stereo sound underwater, the kids can't stop laughing at themselves. Picture stablizer works well on moving boat to smooth things out. Adobe Premier editing software is realy nice and not a starter version. Stills are as good as my 10mp Sony camera, low light shots suffer a little, as do most afordable digital cameras.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I bought the Sanyo Xacti because it was fairly compact, has decent specs, is water proof and had several good reviews from other users. I don't use it a whole lot but when I do I find that it is easy to use and captures pretty good video. The drawback I've found is when you playback the video through the camcorder itself , the audio is not real good. Fortuneately it is good when you play it back through a tv or a pc. Navigating the menu's is relatively easy once you get the hang of it. It would be nice if Sanyo supplied a carry case that attached to your belt. The waterproof feature is a plus. I don't plan to film under water....but if you happen to get caught in a torrential downpour you'll have peace of mind that it will weather the storm.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

There is something TERRIBLY wrong with this camcorder. Should I tell you more?

I got this Sanyo Xacti camcorder in January 2009. The price was low and it had good features. However... I only used it a few times over the next few months and the videos looked bad. I thought it was my poor lighting, or technique, or something. Recently I took a bunch of still photos with it, transferred it to my PC and suddenly realized why the videos looked bad. Looking at the still photos it was obvious.
THEY ARE ALL BLUE!
That's right. Every photo & video shot with this comes out BLUE. Ugly, carbon copy ink blue.
I tried to color correct the photos in Windows on my PC, and some of them look ok (Others were beyond redemption - the trees are green but so is the sky, or the sky is purple & trees blue) , but this is not good. My little cell phone takes WAY BETTER looking photos and videos. Even my old 1 megapixel phone takes better vids & photos. The service warranty is only 90 days, so I'm stuck with a very pretty looking camcorder that is worthless. I would never pay $10.00 for this. Just a friendly warning. Avoid this camcorder at all costs.

Oh, the Support at Sanyo was rude, and unhelpful as well. I sent a request for technical support, with details about the photos and videos being all blue and white. Their reply was, "sorry, that's the colors it comes in." They were talking about the outside of the camcorder itself! O-o They didn't even bother to read the details of my support request, they only looked at the title line "videos are blue & white". Typical, but why bother to respond at all?

It took me a week to find out that it would cost me probably as much as the purchase price to fix it, and why would I want to do that? I've never seen this thing take good videos or photos. I'm just avoiding Sanyo products as a rule from now on. Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

i had many skepticism's about buying this, however it has performed exceptionally well. It's doesn't product the highest quality the many others do but i have found that is has not let me down in any way at all, I first noticed the weigh of it which really stated that they hadn't cut corners to produce it, I highly recommend the product completely. Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

First day's opinions... Build quality is decent. Has to hunt for focus in low/mixed lighting. No hiccup when taking a pic while video'ing (nice!). For the life of me I can't see where to imprint the date/time on the image itself (I know about the print options but I need the imprint to travel with the pic). Proprietary computer connector makes it less versitle. So far I'll give it a try... it's going back if no date/time stamp.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I haven't used it a lot yet, but I do like the quality of video and still photos. Images and short videos load quickly onto my computer. Flash photos are quite good. The handle/body is a little wide for my palm. It makes me a little nervous that I might drop it while I am operating the buttons with my thumb.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I am very happy with this little camera. This is my first primarily video camera to use something other than tape to record. The problem with tape cameras is they are too bulky to carry (thus you never have them when you want to have them) and it's too difficult to transfer the tapes to your computer to edit them. This camera is just about small enough to fit into your pocket (will fit in the pocket of cargo pants). The fact that is uses secure SD memory cards makes the memory interchangeable with my other digital cameras. So, I did't have to buy dedicated memory for it. The battery is rechargeable (nice). There are trade offs to rechargeable batteries. The nice thing is you can carry a charger with you and it's a tiny form factor. The recharger itself is tiny and easy to carry with you. The bad thing is if you're out shooting and run out of juice, you can't pick up a pack of batteries at the drug store.

The camera feels sturdy and is easy enough to operate that you can pretty much just pick it up and start using it. The camera is billed as "water proof". But, at a depth rating of 1.5m (less than 6'), I would call it more water resistant. You can't go diving with it. But you could use it around the pool or in the rain.

The image quality is better than acceptable. It's pretty good. For what I use a video camera for (catching short clips of the kids doing cute things), this camera is perfect. At 8 megapixels, the still camera is pretty decent. It's not nearly as good as my dedicated still digital camera. But, for many people, this camera would replace both their video and their still cameras. Take that into consideration when looking at the price.

The only negative thing I'll say about the camera is for a camera in this price range (or any price range) there is no lens cover and no way to put an add on lens cover on it. Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

Trying to decide between the Xacti CG10 and the Waterproof E2?

Read on.

I was trying to decide between the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 and the E2. The CG-10 simulates HD and this camera does not. The E2 is what I bought, for a couple of reasons. My last cheaper pistol-grip cam was a Aiptek G0-HD and it lasted about 13 months. Why? I remember shooting some video outside and it started to rain, I thought it was light rain and continued to shoot. When I got home, the video markedly degraded and lost color (flickered green). It went in the trash literally. I fear the CG10 would suffer the same fate. The CG10 has a 10 megapixel CMOS chip and the E2 has a "8" so there's some loss of video and still image quality. But, you know I shoot mostly in the "2" range anyway so 8 megapixels is fine for me. Do I ever intend to dip this in water? No. Not the pool, not the ocean, not anything. But, I think it will do fine if I ever get caught in the rain. As for widescreen - no simulated HD here. The camera does go up to 60 fps, but again I would rarely use it and it is nice to know the E2 can do it. Did find extremely low light video was too dark. I know you are reading this everywhere, but until you see it the low light thing will be a problem. You can increase your aperture to 3.5 and don't zoom in too much in low light scenes.

Yes, the optics are only X 5 zoom and lots of reviewers knock this. WHY?? YOU ONLY ARE PAYING ABOUT $200 for this camera! Get real, a lens alone can easily contribute up to 50% of the manufacturing cost. Up the zoom and the $200 tag goes away. I think you get a good bang for the buck. This is my second "economical" camera, I think it is a good deal.

Another thing with the CG10 is it generates simulated High Def files. I always had trouble editing these. It is getting better, now some of the editors do it. My computer would choke (even though it was dual core). Also, HD files take up a lot of space. I like the smaller 640X480 files produced by the E2. This is easier to edit. If you want to win an Oscar for best photography, don't buy the E2. If you want to shoot video and see reasonably clear quality video for the informal amateur videographer, this is a great grab and go camera.

HD files online, really how often do you totally give up and just play the regular resolution? ALWAYS, youtube files stutter or stop altogether. HD files are overblown in terms of utility. Would I like them in my camera? Sure, but the fact is they pose some problems in editing, take a long time to upload, and when they play on line we still only see them in 1/4 screen.

BIGGEST PROBLEMS - come on Sanyo, let us do battery in-camera charging. Get real. Do away with the proprietary USB cable. Using the "OK" button, should be more functional - let it do directional input in the menu instead of pressing the outside ring. Really needs a lens cap, would rather have that over the "cheap" camera case. Don't ever hire the same person to write that manual again. Some things just aren't clear. You are getting better though over the E1 manual from what I hear, but Sanyo just hire someone that understands the US customer! Can't we have a bit longer batter (like 1000 mAh rather than the 720) or even a second li-ion battery in the box? Again, so I will write it twice Sanyo, please in-camera charging!

BIGGEST POSITIVES - light weight, water-repellent (not proof "as eventually in the fine print" you will see a need to check the seals yearly). Go ahead, dip it in water if you want, I am not. This camera is great for outdoors, lots of sunlight (although LCD is poorly viewable in the sun). MP4 file compression is great. I like 5X zoom, face tracking, and point focusing. Motor is really quiet when zooming and you don't get the loud noise on video of the hum. Stereo sound is fantastic. Face tracking is a plus! Nice you can swap from "complex every detail" menu to a "simple" one.

BOTTOM LINE - This is for outdoor fun - camping, snow skiing, hiking, & a little rain, and a quick and light camera. If I give get a 2 year life span then I will be happy. I am sure the CG10 is a great camera too, not taking pot shots at it here. It is just the E2 is probably in the dying breed of 640x480 cameras and until we advance a bit in support online and in storage space - I'll stick with normal definition awhile.
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I purchased this camera to shoot video from my boat. I've been very satisfied with it's compact size, the video quality, and the audio quality. The camera is easy to use and has a wide variety of scene settings to handle most uses. I'm quite impressed at how the fireworks modes captures fireworks videos. Unfortunately after owning the camera for five weeks, well within the warranty period, the microphones stopped working correctly. After contacting Sanyo I found there are only two repair centers in the US that are qualified to repair Sanyo products. I shipped the camera to one of them for repair, but the part they need to repair the camera is on back-order leaving me without my new camera for an upcoming vacation and quite disappointed with Sanyo.

Update: I finally received my camera back as good as new, five weeks after sending it in. On the invoice it says, "It took 29 days for parts." The part they replaced was the joint where the screen attaches to the camera, which is the part that will receive the most wear and tear on this model. Based on my experience and some of the reviews I've read, this is one of those items you may want to consider purchasing an extended warranty as it probably won't last much past the manufacturer's warranty, that is if it makes it that far, and any repair not covered by warranty will cost more than the camera. Despite all the problems, I still think it's a fun camera at a great price with the unique ability to go underwater and I would still recommended it. At least until a more reputable manufacturer comes out with something comparable.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

The camera is great for the price, noisy, but good.
The software Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 that came wih it is seriously ruining my life right now. I have been reduced to tears numerous times trying to use it and then having it freeze up and all the editing I have done is wasted. I bought the camera to have someone record a wedding reception I couldn't attend and it turns out it's the only video anyone took. The couple and family are begging me for copies and I can't help them because of the software. It saves it as an extension that is not compatable with anything else, and converting, it freezes up before you can do anything. I downloaded patches, no good. I'm at a loss. I'm seriously afraid of losing precious video that has already been erased from the memory card. If anyone has any ideas i'm all ears, please! Easy to use camera though.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I bought this camcorder for trips to the beach and vacations to be able to take in the water. I have yet to use it under water, but I have taken it to the beach and out in the waves. It is nice to be able to do that with no worries about ruining the camera.
It takes great quality video outside and in good light. The additional option of 8MP pictures is a nice plus as well. My only two gripes would be video quality in low light and ergonomics. It is definitely meant to be used outside. I can say that it did take good video even in overcast conditions, but not inside my house. I also found that the controls were a bit small and that the camera itself is not particularly comfortable to hold if you have larger hands. It feels alright with the screen down, but you can't see what you are shooting that way. Once you flip the screen out, your fingers have very little to grip. I had to use two hands to keep the camera steady and operate the buttons. Sanyo needs to consider giving the front of the camcorder some notches for fingers (preferably some kind of rubber for added grip).
If you want a nice, inexpensive camcorder that can also take great pictures for use outside in & around water, you can't beat this one. If you are looking for a camcorder that is good for recording indoors or in low light, you would want to go with something else. If you want one that can go deeper than 5 feet and aren't concerned as much with taking pictures, consider the VPC WH1 which shoots up to 10 feet under water at 720p HD.
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This is an awesome little camera. Anybody who surfs or hangs out at the beach should have one. Its so small you can just stuff it in the front of your wetsuit and head out. If you hang out in the channel you just get great photos and movies without any worries, because you can use all the buttons just like you could on land. The picture is really clear and you can get some great photos or vids all you have to know is left button pic right button movie. Its so small and easy to use it's not tough to get waves while using it. Just a glimpse into the here and now, and not a second lookback to waterhousing, especially for movies its just too easy to use. Then when you get in you just literally rinse the sand and saltwater off in the showers. It isn't the highest extreme quality product, obviously for the price you're not getting lots of zoom and I don't know what else but I've been just fine with the pic quality. Just that the design leads you to wonder if all camcorders are gonna end up being water resistant, kinda like sport watches. And if they can make this little product work so well in the ocean, then they probably can make some super HD master camcorders too that would go for like 2K. And if you have a laptop with an SD slot, you're pretty much already there. Oh yeah and its good enough to be your only camera too because the specs are fine. Me and my boy just went to A day with Thomas at the train station and we got some insane great pics there too. Things like this really do exist now adays. Enjoy it!Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

This camera takes passable pictures and videos. It does have a few annoying problems. There is a considerable delay between when you press the shutter button and when a picture is taken. Also, there is no viewfinder and it is difficult to make out what's on the display in sunlight. Finally, the LCD screen needs to be extended while you're using the camera where it can easily be damaged.

However, what isn't mentioned in the listing and which may be the biggest drawback is the warranty.

The device is sold with a 90-day parts and one year labor coverage. After speaking with a Sanyo customer service manager and service technician I learned the following:

The cost for labor is about as much as to buy the camera, about $150.
There isn't even a 1-day grace period for the labor coverage.
If Sanyo determines the damage was caused by water getting into the (waterproof) camera then the warranty is voided.

I wasn't expecting a great camera for use around the pool. However, if I knew about the draconian warranty policies, possibly needed because this camera sees lots of reliability problems, I would have looked elsewhere.
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I purchased this camera for my son who has gotten to be quite good and making short films, etc. Within 2 months it malfunctioned. It took several e-mails to Sanyo to figure out where to send it to get assessed and fixed and we have not seen it since. I have made several phone calls to the servicing center who stated they were waiting on a part from Sanyo but they had no idea when it would be coming and they noted their recurrent issues with the company. I TRIED to contact Sanyo's "customer service" department and got multiple voice numbers. I even tried putting in random extensions in an effort to get a live person. When I finally got to someone he said he would call the servicing center and call me "right back". 5 hours later a got a message and when I called him back, he told me that the part was going to be shipped but he had no idea how long it was going to take. When I asked hime to just send me a new camera and keep the one "waiting for the part", he told me he couldn't do that. When I asked to speak to his supervisor, he sent be to another extension and guess what ? Yes, another voice mail. I left my message asking for a call ASAP but of course no came.

So, if you want to roll the dice, then go ahead and get this camera but I wouldn't do it. I have never written a review like this but like people at the town hall meetings across the country, I couldn't take it anymore and my only recourse against this complany is to let the word out about how poorly this company treats it's customers. I will tell anyone I know: "Never buy a Sanyo product !!!"Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

THis product works well, and is good for a basic camera or camcorder. However, even on the highest quality setting, the quality of the videos isn't that great and it is difficult to take clear underwater pictures. Maybe it was just the water I was in (even though it was in a pool), but the pictures always looked a bit blurry or cloudy.
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To take a pic you have to really hold down the button hard and the button has two levels... the first level is the camera getting ready to take the pic, then you have to press down more to take the actual pic. Whenever I hand this camera to someone new, their first two attempts don't work. You have to stop and tell them "no dude, you really have to press it down hard for a second". That part is annoying and some of the pis have too much color, which sometimes looks cool but if I didn't have the option to adjust the color in Windows photo Gallery I'd have to buy a new camera. But I do like its water resistance, and SDHC memory cards.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I purchased 3 of these, 1 from Amazon and 2 from the Apple Store. Not one of the 3 would work, even after calling tech support. Great concept for a camera, just too bad they don't work.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

After very little use and still being within the warranty space the camera failed to work. I was instructed by thier "service" dept. ship it to a "testing lab" to have it checked. I was rudley informed by them that I had damaged the camera which voided the warranty and would not fix or replace. There wasn't a scratch on it went it was sent !!! I challenged the charge that I had dropped it and they ought to know because "they have hundreds of these camers sent to them" !!! They actually wanted to know if I wanted to have the broken camera sent back for a shipping cost of $ 38.00 or they will discard it. Just like a bad restaurant, I'll just never return to sanyo. Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I loved this camera when I first got it. I brought it on a tubing trip down a river with a load of friends (there were like 12 of us that day I guess?), and got some great pictures and video with it. The closeups were awesome, the zoom was nice. I did take a few underwater pictures, but not many. I love the way it fits in your hand! Very easy to hold in action situations. But then..

I brought it home and was playing around in the pool we have with it, following this little wind-up toy we have that swims around. I was going from above water to underwater every couple minutes, and not leaving it under for more than 30 seconds at a time. The pool was only 3.5 ft deep, and it never touched the bottom, but after about 20 minutes, it died, while underwater.

Fearing the worst, I quickly picked it up and checked to make sure the battery cover tab was pushed down (which creates the seal with the gasket). It was, so I got out and toweled it off, and pulled the battery compartment open. There were drops of water on the inside, like there had been a slow leak happening. Bummer..

So I let it dry for a few hours (about 8 hours) without touching it, the battery or anything. I put the battery on the charger after I was sure it was dry, and the charger lit up like it was charging it. After the charger light went off, I put the battery in the camera, and tried it. Nothing happened. Dead camera.

So I got in touch with Amazon about returning it (these guys are great about returns!), and brought it to the UPS store to return it. The girl at the UPS store said that was the THIRD ONE THAT WEEK that was being returned, all because of water damage.

Now that said, this camera is obviously supposed to be waterproof, but I think you'd be chancing it to keep it underwater for longer than 20-30 seconds at a time, which is pretty lame since it claims to be waterPROOF, not resistant. I'm sure it would also be a great one to bring to the beach to keep sand from getting in the works of it also, but I noticed that a little did get in the hinge between the screen and the camera body itself, making a grinding noise occur when it was adjusted until I washed it out.

So, I can't recommend this camera, because there's another one just like it by the same company and priced less and doesn't claim to be waterproof, because obviously neither one of them are.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I bought the camera for a fun device to shoot relatively low quality video by, and in, the pool. Got it around Christmas time last year, so our first chance to use it in the pool was long after the return period was over. Lo and behold, about the second or third time it went into the pool water got into the unit. Since this is "waterproof" and has an easy to see hatch cover (if "red" shows, it is not latched, black, you're good to go) I was surprised when the device had water throughout. Now, though the unit is dry, it still has rust inside so my hope for salvaging it isn't high.

My pool is less than 5 feet deep at the middle, so it's not a depth / pressure issue. The thing just is not built to be used in water (or, perhaps more for use in a bathtub than an outdoor pool). Skip it and look for something else.

Update: Just charged the battery and the camera still works, after getting water inside (and drying out, of course). Go figure. Gets an extra star for durability. Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

Easy to use, great pictures. The only complaint I have is the screen washes out in bright sun, and since there is no viewfinder the screen is your only option.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).

I think this camera is very good for the money. Took it on vacation to Puerto Rico on a snorkeling trip .it held up great, took great pictures and video.Get more detail about Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue).