Sanyo Fisher FVD-C1 Pocket CameraCorder
“Tapeless” video recorders may not have caught on like many would have hoped, but that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from the failure of so many future-savvy, enterprising companies. Take for example, the Sanyo Fisher FVD-C1 Pocket CameraCorder, a 3.2 megapixel still camera and video camera hybrid that uses SD memory cards instead of tape media. First released during the Holiday season in 2003, the FVD-C1 saw more than its share of curious stares from would-be early adopters. Unfortunately, due to its high initial selling price and less-than-desirable image quality versus standard-issue miniDV video cameras, it wasn’t long before the diminuitive gadget slipped off the hip radar and fell into niche gadget obscurity.
Now, two years after its debut, you too can experience the pleasure of what it feels like to no longer have to worry about dirty tape heads, lost casette cases, and broadcast-quality video! Imagine being the most popular kid on your block! Imagine being able to take snapshots and video from one tiny gadget! Imagine the joy of watching footage of yourself finally moving out of your parents’ basement at 38! Now you can finally reserve the right to be cool instead of having your mom say it to you each time she gets you up at 4pm after your nightly travails as a Level 50 Rogue Elf. Roleplaying is fun!
Amazon is listing a memory-less unit for $299.98, a whopping 63% off retail price, which qualifies for free Super Saver Shipping. Use the promotional code SAVECUSTAPPR and get an additional 5% off at checkout (expires November 7). Also, since the camera doesn’t come with an SD card, check out this other discount for a SanDisk 512 MB Secure Digital Card which, at $44, is roughly 82% off the regular street price. You can probably find cheaper non-branded SD cards elsewhere, but why take the chance with all your precious memories and, uh, homemade character studies?