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build quality (4)

• ... -Records to SDHC cards (8gig maximum) -Ergonomic design - Excellent build quality -Fits in your pocket -Video looks fantastic on a large HDTV...[0.8]
• ...in my hand (not too large of a hand). The camera feels of a decent build quality , not quite like a Sony, but almost. For the price, I consider...[0.8]
• ...your hand, and compact enough to fit into your pocket. It feels well built and doesn't have much chassis flex when squeezed. All the buttons...[0.8]
• ...much I guess. I received my first one and I must say that the build quality and feel in your hands is great . I then shoot video outdoors and pictures. played them back...[0.7200000000000001]

camera (5)

• ... This camera has been great because of being able to take decent videos as well as mediocre...[1.0]
• ...the right camera for everyone. Pros: The size and design of the camera is incredible . It is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and compact...[1.0]
• ... The camera is great . good photos and video, but only in places with good lighting...[1.0]
• ...opened the box excited by the design style and small form factor. This camera is really nice looking and the screen works great. I recorded some video and...[1.0]

carry (4)

• ...only for home use, and the results are more than I've expected. Easy to carry , easy to use, just a few buttoms, and of course I've bought...[0.8]
• ...outperformed all my cameras for picture quality. It is even easier to carry around. The video is almost as good as my Sanyo hd1000. The...[0.8]
• ...basic functions (record, photo and zoom) without a problem. I love carrying it around in my pocket, it is so small, you forget you have...[0.8]
• ...digital card to operate it with your HDTV and computer. It is a great carry around item and light and just great in the color red. Easy...[0.8]

design (7)

• ...unit. Pro quality? No. However, it is very easy to use and the form factor is the best ! It is easy to carry and start up is fast. The included Adobe...[1.0]
• ...most days with no issues on having to recharge the batteries. - The form factor is excellent ! It feels solid in your hands. -When you are outdoors in bright...[1.0]
• ...with Sanyo in spite of all the trouble with the HD1 because I love the form factor so I was somewhat suprised to see that the HD700 was slightly...[0.8]
• ...Battery life is decent enough, about 45-50 minutes -Controls are well designed and after some practice can be found quickly -Durable enough...[0.8]

general (15)

• ...160 and get the used one, it has scratches but works great and I love it . ...[1.0]
• ...not enough for a really clean, crisp video. > N/A. This is a really good camera . If you want a digital camcorder that records high definition...[1.0]
• ...excellent pictures and very good videos. The major advantage over the HD2 which is good is the bigger screen and better pocketability. At $221 for refurbished...[1.0]
• ... The colors are vivid, the microphone is great. This camera exceeded my expectations . I also uploaded some video to a social networking site to...[1.0]

lighting (4)

• ...not that great. With limited flash options you need to have good lighting to take full advantage of the still camera. ...[0.8]
• ...pointed out, the HD700 is not the best in low light. In average to good lighting it is great for my family's needs. The lens is decent, zoom ok - though...[0.7200000000000001]
• ...good, but does cause some red eye. Inside video is OK with good lighting but picture has some noise. I am impressed with this camera, and...[0.4]
• ...camera has a hard time focusing in low light conditions, and if the lighting is bad , the noise is very noticeable. That said, even cheap noise-removal...[-1.0]

low-light performance (4)

• ...around. The video is almost as good as my Sanyo hd1000. The low light performance is better than all including the Sanyo hd100....[0.9]
• ...video saturation and noise to be less than the HD1, but, the low light performance is still pretty poor . Also, the 5x optical zoom is only fair as it seems that the...[-0.8]
• ...starting at 38mm tele (35mm equivalent)--see update for solution * Poor low light performance * Lack of optical image stabilization * Short battery life...[-0.8]
• ...Pros -Great Price -So small and compact -HD Video Cons - Low Light Performance is terrible -Zoom noise -Quality of still photos was not great at all...[-1.0]

picture quality (15)

• ...I like it! It is easy to use and makes very good pictures . I am happy with the sound. I like the software that comes with...[1.0]
• ...few chairs down; I still got a great deal online on Amazon. The picture quality is excellent in mid to well lit conditions. I shot some footage today while...[1.0]
• ...to say this one, even though lacking much of the functions, the picture quality is not bad . It's compact size means my 9 year old daughter can play and...[1.0]
• ...effecient. Include a copy of the player when sharing videos. Still photos are decent . There is a 5MP 16:9 mode that results in good detail when viewed...[0.9]

price (10)

• ...camera and glad I made the purchase. This is a quality camcorder at a great price and offers so many great features in a small, pocketable package...[1.0]
• ...computer. Nice size, design, functionality and price! All around a great buy !...[1.0]
• ...bought this camera when it wa half-off for just one day. great deal . It's true you need to step back far enough to experience the...[1.0]
• ...etc, you're pushing it. Now why I'll keep it. For $300 it's a good deal . The size in itself is nice and the wide screen monitor is also...[1.0]

recording quality (4)

• ...is not as great as I thought but it does the job. The sd card recording is the best way to organize all of your video content. No tapes, no dvd...[1.0]
• ...so portable, I think will use it more often. SD Memory Card Recording - This is great ! No tapes to mess with. Just remove the card and stick it in...[0.9]
• ...who values capturing the moment as it happens, regardless of imperfect recording quality , I strongly recommend this camera....[-0.8]
• ... Low light recording. Essentially all the Xacti's have some issue with recording in low light (even the HD1000 to some extent). I've recorded...[-0.8]

results (4)

• ...transitions between and burnt a nice DVD for later viewing. Very happy with the results ....[1.0]
• ...table, etc.) to steady things during the longer exposures and the results were nice . I'd recommend a pocketable tabletop type tripod or one of the...[1.0]
• ...liking. I would suggest using a tripod whenever possible for the best results . If you are like me, and enjoy true portability then hauling...[0.8]
• ...will get some great results. Even the full auto mode yields good results under normal circumstances. Video in HD does have the issues...[0.8]

size (6)

• ...out. This camera Xacti HD700 exceeds our every expectation. The size is unbelievable , it fits in the hand perfectly with all the controls in reach...[1.0]
• ...easy to use and move files from the camera to the computer. Nice size , design, functionality and price! All around a great buy!...[0.8]
• ...some feedback from the device making noise while zooming in. Great size and feel. Just wish the video quality was better....[0.8]
• ...days. I ordered it immediately. When it arrived I was very impressed with the size and feel. It is so small and compact, yet is very easy to hold...[0.8]

usability (6)

• ...Nice Small easy to use ... Picture's are great but the 720p HD video is not so hot...[1.0]
• ...200 more and get the higher model with better quality and more user friendly ....[1.0]
• ...the manuals, they just try using the equipment at their own intuitive level and then post bad reviews and take advantage of the return...[1.0]
• ...conditions, the output can be very good. The bad: -Photos were very noisy and grainy. Night pictures were terrible. Focus was hit and...[-0.6]

video quality (15)

• ...like the C1, C5, C6, and HD2 can take excellent pictures and very good videos . The major advantage over the HD2 which is good is the bigger...[1.0]
• ...and I am very pleased so far. In bright lighting situations, the video quality is beautiful on my hdtv. In low light, the video quality is as bad as I expected...[1.0]
• ...To put it simply, this thing shoots very nice video when set up to record in its best HD mode. Video quality is...[1.0]
• ... The video quality is great in bright lighting. There is a noticable zoom effect while using...[1.0]

zoom (4)

• ...that I get the best results by running the ISO at 100 to 200. Decent Zoom - A lot better than the Aiptek A-HD I also own. Very Good Sound Quality - Again...[0.9]
• ...zoom and really is not good since the picture does not maintain good quality when zoomed . But if you don't zoom alot then it does not matter. Ok now...[0.8]
• ...short time. There's significant shutter lag, also, and the zoom is very slow . This camera could be so cool if only the video and pictures...[-0.7]
• ...small and compact -HD Video Cons -Low Light Performance is terrible -Zoom noise -Quality of still photos was not great at all Over all...[-0.8]