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Sharp VLZ3U MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5″ LCD and Memory Slot
- Compact MiniDV digital camcorder with SD or MMC memory slot
- 10x optical, 500x digital zoom with electric image stabilization
- 2.5-inch LCD display and monochrome viewfinder
- 225-degree free angle grip
- Lithium-ion battery fits inside camera
Product Description
The VL-Z3U Digital camcorder is a one-handed solution that features an integrated rotational pivot point in the center of the unit for ease-of-use and more comfort while recording. This unique body design leads to a smaller camcorder and allows total flexibility while recording. The VL-Z3U Digital camcorder incorporates CG Silicon LCD screen technology for a high-resolution image during playback and when framing subjects. CG Silicon LCD technology from Sharp is a ne... More >>
Sharp VLZ3U MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and Memory Slot
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May 5th, 2010 - 10:01
once you get the hang of it, it (EZ to use and fun the little extra stuf made it fun to mack junk movie with friends ( good for what it is)
Rating: 4 / 5
May 5th, 2010 - 10:53
I bought this camera for the trip to Europe. The whole idea was trying to find something small for under…By holdding it, this camera feel perfectly small. All control buttons seems logical and user friendly. The monitor is bright and clear. The camera egonomic is exellent ( fit perfectly in my palm). The camera use the Digital Video recording system, so I just assume that the picture quality is exellent. That all the good things, but here the downfall. This camera has the worst picture quality I of all the camcorders I have ever own, the image stablelizer is useless, download to the computer was the nightmare . The kits came with the USB cable but you can use it to download still photos only (no memory card is supplied). To download video to the computer you have to use the firewire cable and Video capture software (not suplying with the kits). Not a lot of choice, I use the old fashion way to dubb to my VHS tape using the VCR. The result is…my old Sony analog camcorder has better picture quality than that thing. I sold my Sony TRV720 to get this thing , well bad mistake!!! It would be a great deal if this camera had the Sony brain and picture quality. Well make your wise decision…
Rating: 2 / 5
May 5th, 2010 - 12:12
Like many other owners, I got the DEW error message. Tried the fix, but no success. I threw this camcorder in the trash. [BTW, I have the AC cord if anyone wants it.]
Rating: 1 / 5
May 5th, 2010 - 12:46
this camcorder is pretty long in the tooth & I doubt many are still buying it, but in case you are thinking about becoming a new owner — add my experience to the last few who posted reviews prior to mine. This machine was great on paper, and worked pretty well the first year or so (during which I wasn’t using it that often — maybe once or twice a month). But after a year it got to the point where it wouldn’t load a new cassette right away, then only after trying repeatedly, and then, finally … it wouldn’t load a cassette at all.
Great product on paper that I thought I got for a good price here at amazon, but ended up costing me a lot when you figure how little use I got out of it.
Rating: 1 / 5
May 5th, 2010 - 14:44
The Sharp VLZ3u works fine outdoor, but it is disappointing for indoor use. The small size is the only reason that I am keeping it.
Rating: 3 / 5