SANYO's New Style "Xacti" DMX C-1 Pocket-Size Digital Movie Camera recorded on a SD memory card World's smallest and lightest digital movie camera and world first 3.2 mega pixel still and video images captured simultaneously

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	1.October.2003

SANYO's New Style "Xacti" DMX C-1
Pocket-Size Digital Movie Camera recorded on a SD memory card
World's smallest and lightest digital movie camera
and world first 3.2 mega pixel still and video images captured simultaneously

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Tokyo, October 1, 2003---SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., the world's largest manufacturer of digital cameras, introduces an entirely new concept combining the best of digital movies and digital cameras in one. The "Xacti" DMX-C1 is compact enough to fit inside a shirt pocket, incorporates MPEG-4 digital recording for high quality images and sound. Storage comes in the form of an SD memory card, which lets users film up to 30 minutes of TV-quality (VGA) moving images.^*1 And, while shooting moving images, users can also capture still images with a simple shutter press. The DMX-C1 achieves TV-quality VGA shooting and high-resolution 3.2 mega pixel still images. The silver colored DMX-C1 is to go on sale in Japan November 7, 2003 with a 75,000 yen maker's suggested price. Plan an initial monthly production of 10,000 units.

*1: When using a 512 MB SD memory card.

Main features

1.	World's smallest and lightest^*2 digital movie camera combined high quality movie and high quality still pictures in a new style camera.
2.	World's first^*3 MPEG-4 format high quality (VGA/30fps) images recorded on SD memory card.
3.	World first^*3, a 3.2 mega pixel still and video images captured simultaneously
4.	Improved usability by simple and convenient functions 2:Among VGA size or above digital video cameras for home use (as of 10/1/2003 SANYO Research) 3:Among home use digital cameras and digital video cameras (as of 10/1/2003 SANYO Research)

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World's smallest and lightest digital movie camera combined high quality movie and high quality still pictures in a new style camera.

A world's smallest (approx. 149cc) and lightweight (155g: body only) allows for a range of shooting possibilities. Ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in one hand, this portable digital movie camera can be used for extended periods without putting strain on the user's wrist and also makes it easier to keep arms steady during use.

The DMX-C1 employs a 5.8x optical zoom lens with a F3.5 aperture. Together with the 10x digital zoom, it provides up to 60x zoom capability, for an enhanced range of shooting. Despite its compact size, the DMX-C1's lens system comprises a total of 11 lenses including a large-diameter 24mm lens. The DMX-C1 employs an efficient 3.2 mega pixel CCD, which enables users to shoot both TV-quality, VGA-size video images and high-resolution 3.2 mega pixel still images.

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World's first MPEG-4 format high quality (VGA/30fps) images recorded on SD memory card.

The DMX-C1's MPEG-4 recording technology achieves VGA-size (640 lines x 480 dots) resolution at 30 fps. Compared to previous models at SANYO achieved about 5 times more recording time with newly developed LSI. With a 512M memory SD card, users can record approximately 30 minutes of TV-quality video.

For storage, the DMX-C1 uses a SD memory card^*4. Since video clips are recorded and stored in easy-to-browse digital format, time is saved rewinding and fast-forwarding to a chosen scene. The DMX-C1's fast start-up, meanwhile, makes it ideal for sudden photo opportunities.

*4:Ships with 16MB memory card.

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World first, a 3.2 mega pixel still and video images captured simultaneously

If the shutter is pressed while a video is being shot, a high-quality still image can be captured. The DMX-C1 enables simultaneous still- and moving-picture shooting, with still pictures taken this way achieving a pixel count of 640 x 480 (VGA).

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Improved usability by simple and convenient functions

• Handy Docking Station for Immediate Shooting and Convenient Playback
• Edit moving pictures with "Cut and Joint"
• Quick Standby- immediately able to film or playback when LCD monitor is opened
• Easy Operation-with one touch control

Other Features

•	Trans-reflective Low-Temperature Polysilicon TFT LCD "Sapphire Vision^*5"
•	Including world first blurring correction software "Motion Director SE 1.0"
•	"Super Macro" shooting, down to a minimum distance of 2cm
•	"Scene Select Shot"-handy modes offering short-cuts to optimal images under a range of different shooting conditions
•	"Digital Effect" filter modes such as "Slim Mode", "Cosmetic Mode" and "Ghost Mode" adding a spark of originality to your photos
•	Talking navigation guides
•	Compatible with "PictBridge" for PC-free printing

*5:Sapphire Vision is a trademark of SANYO

Photo Capacities & Recording Times^*6

SD memory card capacity	MPEG-4 video recording time (total)					Still photo capacity
SD memory card capacity	TV-SHQ	TV-HQ	TV-S	Web-HQ	Web-S	3.2M Mode	2.0M Mode	0.3M Mode
With 512 MB	21min.02sec	30min39sec	1hr.21min.	2 hr. 03min.	2hr.42min.	491	785	3,920
With supplied 16 MB	35 sec	52sec	2min.18sec	3min.31sec	4min.36sec	14	22	112

*6:	Photo capacities and recording times are approximations only and may differ according to memory card type and maker, subject, and shooting conditions.

Specifications

Model Number	DMX-C1
Effective pixel count	Approx. 3.2 mega pixels
CCD	1/2.7 inch, 3.34 mega pixel CCD (total)
Recording Media	SD Memory Card
Recording file formats	Still pictures: JPEG, DCF^7, DPOF^8, Exif Ver2.2^*9 Video clips: ISO standard MPEG-4 (simple profile) Audio: AAC (stereo)
Resolution (pixels)	Still shots: 3.2M mode: 2048 x 1536, 2.0M mode: 1600 x 1200, 0.3M mode: 640 x 480 Movie clips: TV-SHQ mode: 640 x 480/30fps/3Mbps, TV-HQ mode: 640 x 480/30fps/2Mbps, TV-S mode: 320 x 240/30fps, Web-HQ mode: 320 x 240/15fps, Web-S mode: 174 x 144/15fps,
Lens	f = 5.8-33.8mm (38-220mm on a 35mm camera), 5.8x optical zoom lens F: 3.5 (W) - 3.7 (T), Auto Focus: 8 groups, 11 lenses, built-in ND filter
Photo range	Standard: 10 cm (wide) / 80 cm (tele) to infinity, Super macro: 2 cm (wide) to 60 cm
Shutter Speed	Still pictures: 1/2 ~ 1/2000 sec. (Flash: 1/30 ~ 1/60 sec., Lamp mode: max. 2 sec.) Movie clip: 1/30 ~ 1/10000 sec.
Digital Zoom	Shooting: 10x max., Playback 32x max. (3.2M mode, depending on the resolution)
Auto Focus	Still: 5-point area AF, Video: Area AF
Program AE	Auto/Sports/Portrait/Night View/Landscape/Lamp
Filter Function	Standard/Cosmetic/Slim/Monochrome/Sepia/Ghost
Photometry	Multi-spot
Exposure correction	±1.8 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Flicker reduction	Yes
Sensitivity	Still: Auto (ISO 50-200), Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400) Video clips: Auto (ISO 200-800), Manual (ISO 200/400/800/1600)
Self timer	2 sec./10 sec.
White balance	Full: Auto TTL, Manual: Fine/Cloud/Fluorescent light/Incandescent lamp/White setting
Flash	Auto/Forced/Off (Slow synchro mode possible in Night View Mode)
Audio	Microphone: Built-in stereo, Speaker: Built-in monaural (L/R mixed output)
LCD Monitor	110,000-pixel, 1.5-inch, TFT color LCD (Coverage 100% when connected with designated AV connection cable, 7-level brightness, 293 degrees rotation)
Interface	AV output (Video: NTSC/PAC composite video, Audio: Stereo sound via docking station orconnecting adaptor), USB 2.0 high-speed mode (via docking station or connecting adaptor)
Power source	Lithium-ion battery (DB-L20, included), Recharging AC adapter (VAR-L20, included)
Approx. battery life	Still shooting: approx. 160 stills (2048 mode), Video clips: approx. 60 min. (TV-HQ) Playback: approx. 130
Dimensions	69 (W) x 34 (D) x 108 (H) mm (149 cc)
Weight	155g approx. (main unit only), 174g approx. (including battery and SD card)
Included accessories	Sanyo Software Pack 7.0 CD-ROM, Docking station, Connecting adaptor, Dedicated USBconnection cable, Dedicated AV connection cable, 16MB SD Memory Card,Lithium-ion battery, AC adaptor/battery charger (100 - 240V) and cable, Soft case,Hand strap, Lens cap, Remote control

*7:	DCF is the abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File system, established by the Japan Engineering Information Technology Association (JEITA).
*8:	The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format for recording on storage media information such as the number of frames and copies desired for printing of images taken on the digital camera.
*9:	SD Memory Card at room temperature fully charged using supplied charger. Based on 1 shot every 20 sec. with 33% flash. Playback based on slideshow of still shots. Results may vary according to operating conditions.