Sanyo VPC-AZ1

Sanyo VPC-AZ1 ... exceptional transparency characteristics. The result is bright, natural colors with extraordinary detail. And the effective microlens domain has been reduced to cut down on noise and increase sensitivity. Real Time Interpolation technology uses original algorithm programming to raise resolution in the blink of an eye. Images of 2288 x 1712 pixels are transformed into images of 2880 x 2160 pixels (6 million) or 3264 x 2448 pixels (8 million), and the total enhancement and recording process requires about 2 seconds. Even the finest details are captured faithfully, so you can be sure of outstanding print quality even in A3 size or beyond, and trimming (blow-ups of sections) is no problem. With a focal length of 7.25 to 20.3 mm (equivalent to 35 to 98mm on a 35mm camera), the 2.8x zoom lens system can handle everything from landscape shots to snapshots. The lens retracts neatly into the camera body, but the motor is so quiet that zoom noise is virtually imperceptible. Sanyo's latest ASIC Super Graphic Processor enhances the total balance of the image while raising the level of resolution and color reproduction.

Picture noise can be a problem with long exposure times. The VPC-AZ1 automatically activates noise reduction circuitry when the shutter speed exceeds 1/4 of a second to ensure high picture quality for nighttime photography and other long exposure modes. To ensure truly accurate auto exposure and auto white balance, this camera features 256-division multi algorithm processing. You can also set the camera for spot auto exposure or sampling white balance if you wish. Sanyo's unique auto focus technology checks contrast at various spots across the image (not just the center) to ensure faster, more precise focusing. There is also a Spot Focusing Mode to fix the focus on your main subject. A newly developed high-performance optical low path filter has solved the problem of infrared cutoff, thus ensuring superior coloring. This camera won't keep you waiting while that precious photo opportunity slips away. Sanyo's ASIC Super Graphic Processor and a large-capacity buffer memory make it possible to take 4-megapixel still shots at intervals of just 1.5 seconds (2288 Mode).