Customer Reviews

Sharp VL-A10U 3" Color LCD Hi8 ViewCam

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I've owned the camera two years and it's needed repair twice. The camera must be sent off and takes about six weeks to two months for return. It is now needing repair once more ... also it is difficult to see images in bright sunlight.

This camera overall is a great deal. I got this camera mainly for its four special effects and title writer which work quite nicely. The remote makes watching tapes extremely easy. The only downside is that the picture quality could be a little better. It's a great deal though if you want an inexpensive camera to make home videos on!

Sharp VL-A1OU Viewcam provide all you need for easy home video recording at low price. If your are looking for a less expensive camcorder that still offers fun features, than this one is the your chioce. 3"-LCD make it easy to shoot and the small size is very comfortable to hold.

This is my third camcorder. I have had a VHS camcorder it was heavy and had a little view finder. Then I had a VHS-C It was a little better. But It was still hard to use. You had to put the tapes into the tape adapter. It was hard to try to operate it and look through the viewfinder. I just bought this Sharp Viewcam and I love it. I have a lazy right eye and using the other camcorders I had to use my left eye. It was kinda hard. The Sharp viewcam I don't have to use just one eye I can use both. I can video tape and use the special affects without stopping and trying to find the right button. They are right there on the screen. And when I did playback throught my VCR the picture was great. I think I made a right choice. Because the Sharp viewcam is fun and easy to use. I a mom on three kids and I want to be able to catch special events. And I know with this camcorder I will have fun taping things the kids do.

Its a very good camcorder, it has all options with the lowest price in the market. Since I leaved near a high voltage cable ligne, the picture copied from the camcorder to the VCR videotape was unstable, also if you record near any high voltage cable the picture will show instability.

This is a great price for such a fantastic camera! It's amazing! Great for home movies and the effects are a nice touch. It's light-weight, too, so you can take it anywhere! I'd give this camera 500 stars if i could!

I was a little surprised to read some of the negative reviews on this camcorder. I bought this camcorder about eight years ago. At that time, it was considered compact. Laughable for today's standards. I used it about four times. Once on our vacation, which I used it heavily for seven days and created four tapes at 90 minutes each. The other occassions were for baby showers, which were over an hour each. I only ever had problems with focus while attempting to zoom in and out too fast. The picture quality was otherwise excellent, even in low light--just not in near darkness. The camcorder collected dust in my closet for the last, oh...SIX YEARS! I thought I wanted to take it along on our upcoming trip but figured there was no way the battery would still be good--if the camcorder would even work at all. I let the battery charge overnight. To my shock, it worked. Not only did it work, but the battery lasted just as long as I remember it lasting when I first used it. Mind you, I didn't store the battery inside the camcorder. That would be a huge no-no. Even the brand new tapes from six years ago were in perfect condition. People can say what they want about this camcorder, but mine has stood the sands of time rather well. Sadly, I want something smaller to replace it, but I fear I may give up video quality.

I had this camera for little over a 1.5 yrs. It need repairs FIVE TIMES! The last three times it was sent in, the problem wasn't fixed so Sears let me trade for a newer version, VL-AH151U, free of charge. I didn't even need a warranty. GOD BLESS SEARS!

It would be foolish to rely upon the information of an incompetent user not knowing the difference between digital and analog technology. A "large red X" means you are trying to record on a protected tape! By the way, its in good conscience not conscious. Furthermore, how can anyone claim a product is the "lamest on the market" when electronic publications that TEST each product say otherwise. The Sharp VL-A10U is an outstanding camera and if you should have trouble operating it consult your manual before making false claims and assumptions.

I hope this review reached you before you bought the lamest digital camera on the market. My wife and I have used this camera for a total of 10 hrs over 2 years. It does not work at all after this limited use. It is a useless paper weight. A larger red X appears on the screen when we put a tape in and try to record. The cost of repairs is estimated at $200. Doesn't the camera cost $200????

If I have not been able to reach you prior to your purchase of the Sharp paper weight then save your self the time and trouble of contacting Sharps customer service department when (not if) their inferior product breaks ... just copy either of the two below emails and send them to yourself.

From: _hesupport@sharpsec.com [mailto:hesupport@sharpsec.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 5:15 PM
To: [removed]
Subject: RE: New Contact Us Product Support Submission for Camcorders

Thank you for contacting Sharp Electronics Corporation.

We are sorry you experienced difficulty with your Sharp product. Our products are manufactured with quality parts and workmanship and must pass extensive quality control tests.

We have reviewed the information that you have provided. Based on the fact that your unit is out of the limited warranty period, we must respectfully decline your request for assistance. It is not Sharp's policy to extend the warranty period.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this information. If you need additional information include all information from prior e-mail messages and replies.



Laura Perez
Customer Assistance Specialist
Customer Assistance Center
Operational Support Line- 800-237-4277


"_hesupport@sharpsec.com" <hesupport@sharpsec.com> wrote:
Thank you for contacting Sharp Electronics Corporation.

We apologize for the difficulties you are having with your Sharp product.

Based on the information you have provided, we suggest that you have your
product evaluated by a Sharp authorized service center. For the location of
the nearest Sharp authorized servicer in your area, please call our toll
free number, 1-800-237-4277 or visit our Website at http://sharpusa.com/.

You can select customer service, and then follow the prompts to our service
locator.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this information. If you
need additional information include all information from prior e-mail
messages and replies.

Laura Perez
Customer Assistance Specialist
Customer Assistance Center
Operational Support Line- 800-237-4277