Typical price: £210
What is it: Waterproof standard-definition camcorder
What we think: Laughs in the face of water and weather, but video isn't great
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 29 December 2008
Tags: sanyo, optical, frame, pad
We like:
Weatherproof construction
We don't like:
Fiddly joystick; average image quality
CNET UK judgement:
You have to ask yourself whether you'd rather take an average camcorder like the Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 on your adventures, or a high-quality model with a clunky protective case. It laughs in the face of snow, sand and sea -- as long as you can live with the unremarkable end results
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