Following the huge success of Sanyo Xacti HD1 launched in January 2006 here is the new Sanyo Xacti HD1a which retains its title as the world's smallest and lightest high-definition digital media camera. Featuring ergonomic, one-handed operation, the camera can record both 720p high-definition video and 5.1 megapixel digital still images to a standard SD flash memory card. The HD1a features a generous and highly efficient 10x optical zoom lens combined with 10x digital zoom. The camera can record both 5.1 megapixel still images and high-definition (1280 x 720-pixel) digital video at the same time with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of a video clip. The HD1a can record up to 21 minutes of 720p HD video per Gigabyte on a standard SD or SDHC memory card. It includes 30 frames-per-second 320 x 240 pixel video recording mode -- optimized for viewing MPEG-4 video clips on a video iPod or other portable video player

Features
- 320 x 240 "Web-SHQ" video mode; optimal for playback on many personal media players
- 16:9 widescreen MPEG-4 video (HD-SHQ / HD-HQ modes)
- 16:9 widescreen digital still mode for stunning widescreen TV playback
- Highly efficient 10x optical zoom
- 2.2" rotating LCD display
- CD-quality AAC-LC (MPEG-4 Audio) stereo recording
- Enhanced video editing functions for quick A>B deletions and easy combining of clips
- 60 fps Fluid Motion Recording (640 x 480 TV-HR Mode)
- Rapid 5.1 megapixel sequential still shooting
- Pop-up flash with double the brightness of conventional models
- Anti-shake digital image stabilizer
- Talking navigation guide for first-time users
- Super-fast 1.7-second camera startup
- Versatile manual mode enables advanced-control shooting
- Super Macro shooting down to 1 cm (W) / 1 m (T)
- Self timer (2 seconds / 10 seconds)
- Voice recorder function: over 33 hours recording time with optional 2 GB SD Memory Card
- Red-eye reduction mode
- Multifunction docking station
- High-capacity SANYO rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
- Remote control included
- Exif Print and Print Image Matching III
- PictBridge-capable for PC-Free printing with PictBridge-compatible printers
The Sanyo Xacti HD1a will hit stores in September 2006 for $ 700.