Sharp VLSD20U Digital ViewCam with 3" Color LCD Screen for $384 (NORMAL PRICE IS $621!)

Kenji4861

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Amazon has the Sharp VLSD20U Digital Viewcam for $399! MiniDV camcorder with 10x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom, with digital image stabilization, 3-inch high-resolution color LCD viewscreen, and 7 special-effect modes. Extremely nice price, the best price on pricegrabber.com is $621 for a new unit!

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bob92

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The JVC seems to be the better deal...it has a FireWire (1394) out. It looks like the Sharp doesn't.
 

JumpOnDeals

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This is a great deal. In fact it's the lowest price I was able to get on any Price Comparisson site.

Steve
 

sharpie00

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<< The JVC seems to be the better deal...it has a FireWire (1394) out. It looks like the Sharp doesn't. >>



Incorrect. I found the specs from Cameraworld.com:

Features
3" LCD View Screen
10x Optical Zoom
100x Digital Zoom
Digital Still Capability
RS 232 Port Out Terminal
i.Link (IEEE 1394) Terminal
LP Long Play Record
Playback Zoom Function
Digital Image Stabilization
BLC/Gain-Up
Remote Control
Auto Scene Menus
Auto/Manual Focus
LCD Manual Control (Brightnes/Color/Tint)
Date/Time Display and Record
Battery/Tape Display
LCD Off Function
Built-in Speaker
16:9 Wide Screen Mode
 

bob92

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<< The JVC seems to be the better deal...it has a FireWire (1394) out. It looks like the Sharp doesn't. >>



Incorrect. I found the specs from Cameraworld.com:


i.Link (IEEE 1394) Terminal
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Cool...I wonder why it doesn't say so on Amazon's site. Seems like a fairly important feature to omit.
 

freeloaderz

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Are these last years models? I can't find them at any of the on-line retailers. All the model numbers are higher. I have been looking for a DV Camera. (The JVC is sold out :( )
 

dimwit

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Review from http://pcvideomaker.com/zsd20u.html

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Sharp vl-sd20u dv camcorder
This camcorder has a great price (street @$750), nice compact size, killer batter life (well over an hour), large good looking lcd (3 inches), external mic jack, and firewire port.

Unfortunately the picture quality is pretty mediocre for dv. There is noticeable tape hiss on the video you record (a bit worse then average as most mini dv cams have this problem to varying degrees). The firewire connection worked on both boards I tested it with, the Pinnacle dv200 and ADS Pyro card, but it was very buggy with both and it was far less then ideal. I also am not a big fan of side handle camcorders.

I could only recommend this as an alternative to 8mm or HI8 for some one who is looking for an all purpose home video camera, that is very compact, with good picture quality compared to 8mm, the chance of firewire capability, and great battery life at a fair price. *This camera has the same optics as the Sharp PD3U so you can infer similar picture quality on that unit.
(updated Friday, 06-Jul-2001 14:19:39 MDT ) price >>> 4.0 performance >>> 2.5 design >>> 3.0
3.0 pcs out of five

 

freeloaderz

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This is definately a hot price - $100.00 less than lowest prices on Pricegrabber.com

I took a chance for an entry level dv camera. Shipping and Handling seems dirt cheap!
This is for the SHARP -

Subtotal: $ 399.99
Shipping & Handling: $ 3.49
Promotional Certificates: - $ 15.00
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Total Before Tax: $ 388.48
Tax: $ 0.00
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Purchase Total: $ 388.48