Newegg.com’s Shell Shocker Deal of the Day is the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9 2.5-inch LCD HD Waterproof Video Camera (model no. Xacti VPC-CA9) on sale for $179.99, which is $120 off its original price of $299.99 and about $90 less than the next available price for this camcorder. FREE ground shipping is included in the deal and sales tax applies for residents of California, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee.

Upgrade to the Sony 60GB Handycam Camcorder which unfortunately doesn’t contain the same compact design and waterproof feature found in the Sanyo, but does provide an advanced 60x optical zoom, direct connection to the VRD-P1 DVD burner, and allows users to copy video from the integrated hard drive to a memory stick without having to use a computer. The HandyCam is currently on sale for $279.95 and has shipping rates starting at $9.95. An even higher quality Sony Camcorder is the 120GB Sony HDR-XR200V HD Handycam Camcorder which has dropped in price by $370 and is now available from BHPotovideo.com for only $599 with FREE ground delivery included. If you do prefer the featured Sanyo camcorder Amazon.com has a couple accessories available, one being the Lowepro Edit 110 Camcorder Bag priced at $16.94, and the other is the Kingston 4GB SDHC Video Card that’s on sale for $17.99.

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9 2.5-inch HD Waterproof Video Camera features a 2.5-inch LCD display with a maximum recording resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30fps, and a maximum still picture resolution of 3456 x 2592. The device supports both SD and SDHC memory cards for additional storage, as well as JPEG image formats. Additionally, the camcorder is powered by a lithium,-ion battery, connects to computers via its USB port, and comes backed by a 30 day limited warranty for parts and labor. Dimensions: 70.4mm x 111.4mm x 40.5mm; weight 1.2lbs.