Sharp Viewcam VL-NZ8U (discontinued)

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Committed to bringing the best digital video recording technology to consumers, Sharp Electronics introduces another member of its digital camcorder product line, Viewcam model VL-NZ8U. This full-motion digital camcorder combines the compact styling of a digital still camera with exceptional video image quality, at an attractive price point. Weighing in at approximately one pound (without battery pack and cassette), and measuring 5 3/8"(W) x 3"(H) x 2 5/16"(D), the VL-NZ8U digital camcorder is the ideal size for consumers to take anywhere. With a three-inch color LCD (liquid crystal display) screen that rotates 270-degrees for viewing at various angles, the VL-NZ8U helps consumers capture more stable video than traditional camcorders that require users to shoot video by looking through an eyepiece. To further enhance video shooting quality, the LCD screen incorporates an onscreen recording guide, helping users to take better pictures and frame their images with the gridline guides. Additionally, the LCD screen provides low light reflectivity for improved picture quality in all lighting environments. The VL-NZ8U features a 680, 000-pixel progressive scan CCD, delivering up to 500 lines of resolution. The VL-NZ8U includes Sharp's exclusive Digital Gamma Correction technology, which minimizes dark areas in a video by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected. The VL-NZ8U also includes a memory card slot to capture digital still images with the use of an optional SD/MMC memory card.

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Sharp Viewcam VL-NZ8U specifications

• General
• Product Type Camcorder
• Enclosure Color Silver
• Digital Zoom 300.0 x
• Localization English
• Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Min Illumination 2.0 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Special Effects Monotone , Sepia , Solarization , Black & White , Negative
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Video Head Qty 2.0
• PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels) , 12bit (32KHz / 4 channels simultaneously)
• Digital Scene Transition Door wipe , Overlap fader
• Min Shutter Speed 0.04 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 0.00010 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Party/indoor , Sports mode , Sunlight , Dusk
• White Balance Presets , Automatic , Custom
• White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Automatic , Manual , Program
• Camera Flash None
• Main Features
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control None
• TV Tuner None
• Memory / Storage
• Flash Memory None
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 100.0 - With 8MB card , Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 180.0 - With 8MB card , Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 60.0 - With 8MB card
• Media Type Mini DV
• Recording Speed LP , SP
• Lens System
• Type Zoom lens - 3.6 mm - 36.0 mm - F/1.8
• Focal Length 3.6 mm - 36.0 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8
• Optical Zoom 10.0 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 3.6 mm
• Max focal length 36.0 mm
• Filter Size 27.0 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera -414.0 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic , Manual
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Additional Features
• Clock / Timer Yes
• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec
• Edit Functions Audio dubbing
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• 16:9 Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Photo Preview Yes
• LP Recording Yes
• Additional Features DPOF support , Backlight compensation , Progressive scan CCD system , Built-in speaker , Date/time stamp
• Time Code Yes
• Included Accessories Lens cap , Camcorder shoulder strap , Lens hood , Hand strap , Hand grip
• Viewfinder
• Viewfinder Type None
• Display
• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.0 in - Color
• Digital Player (Recorder)
• Type None
• Microphone
• Type 1.0 x Microphone - Built-in
• Connections
• Connector Type 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1.0 x Audio line-out , 1.0 x Microphone , 1.0 x Serial , 1.0 x S-Video output , 1.0 x Headphones , 1.0 x Composite video output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1.0 x SD Memory Card
• Audio Input
• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Miscellaneous
• Carrying Case None
• Tripod None
• Cables Included 1.0 x DC coupler cable , 1.0 x Headphones adapter , 1.0 x A/V cable
• Power
• Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
• Power Consumption Operational 23.0 Watt
• Run Time (Up To) 90.0 min
• Battery
• Supported Battery 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100.0 mAh ( Included )
• Manufacturer Warranty
• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
• Viewfinder / Display
• Display Form Factor Rotating (270°)
• Display Format 123200.0 pixels
• Environmental Parameters
• Min Operating Temperature 32.0 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104.0 °F
• Physical Characteristics
• Width 5.4 in
• Depth 2.3 in
• Height 3.4 in
• Weight 1.1 lbs