Sharp VL-A10U 3" Color LCD Hi8 ViewCam

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 7.2 x 4.3 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SY5K
• Item model number: VL-A10U
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,701 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The standard 8mm format and 16x power zoom of the Sharp VL-A1OU Viewcam provide all you need for easy home video recording and playback. Its 3-inch onscreen display with 270-degree swivel and high-capacity battery pack make it user friendly and efficient. It features digital gamma brightness compensation and full-range autofocus to make clearer pictures. For unique and personal recordings, this Viewcam sports a customizable and standard message title writer, as well as four digital picture effects for B&W, sepia, solarized, and negative images. An infrared remote control is supplied so you have the freedom to sit back and watch while your Viewcam does the work. The compact size and manageable weight make it ideal for travel and packing.

Product Description

Want to Move Freely? Forget the Viewfinder. The Sharp Viewcam VL-A10U does not have a viewfinder - you frame your shots in its 3-inch 270 rotating LCD, the largest screen you'll find for the price. You'll either love this method of shooting, or feel lost without a viewfinder. If you want to keep your eye on the scene, not in that little square, this is the camera for you.This Viewcam's swivel LCD screen lets you move the camera away from your face, so you can watch the kids while you record, shoot over crowds or even point back at yourself to add some narration. The prominent LCD screen, with its manual brightness control, is also well suited for in-the-field playback. You won't miss any important shots, because an indicator keeps you up-to-date on the remaining battery power and tape length. This feature is particularly important because LCD operation burns more battery power than a viewfinder - but it's still a good idea to carry a spare battery.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not satisfied, August 23, 2000

By A Customer

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.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera, June 12, 2000

By	Jon Meyerholz (Nazareth, PA) - See all my reviews

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!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worth the price, June 15, 2000

By	zhaolong (Ithaca, New York) - See all my reviews

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.