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Sharp VL-NZ155U Mini DV CamcorderThe VL-NZ155U is a digital Viewcam supplied with two batteries for over 3.5 hours of recording time and a 16MB SD memory card for storing...
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The VL-NZ155U is a digital Viewcam supplied with two batteries for over 3.5 hours of recording time and a 16MB SD memory card for storing still images. The VL-NZ155U has a black body design for a high-style look.16 MB SD Memory Card/Slot allows the Viewcam to operate as a digital still camera and as a camcorder. The full motion video is recorded onto a DVC tape while digital stills are stored on the supplied memory card which allows easy transfer to a PC via a built in USB port. Standard and long life batteries allow for over 3.5 hours of video operation at one time without recharging so that no special moments are missed. Digital Picture Effects allow different digital effects (B&W, Sepia, NEG) to be viewed without effecting the original recording and give your video a custom edited look. i.Link (IEEE1394) PC Port is a digital port for transferring full motion video and sound to a PC equipped with an i.Link port.
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4 Reviews from Shopping.com
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Great little camcorder for a great price!
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Pros: Great battery life, inexpensive price
Cons: Digital image correction is sometimes flakey, no light included
The Bottom Line:
I would recommend this camcorder to anyone with a limited budget for a good camcorder for everyday use.
I purchased my VL-NZ155U from buydig.com for $289 after a $100 rebate. For this price, you cannot find a better camcorder. Included is both a 16mb SD memory card for snapping pictures, and Mini-DV tape capability for recording videos. Connections supported are both USB (for image transfers) and Firewire (for video transfer). I bought a Firewire card off eBay for another $12 - another great investment. The camcorder has 10x digital zoom, and digital jitter correction. If you aren't taking close-up videos, I found that it's best to leave this off, or you'll get very digital looking blocky video footage. It's pretty nasty.
Two batteries, one regular and one extended life are included, and provide ample battery power for a day at the beach.
One thing I wish this camcorder had is a light. In dark areas, it will automatically try to adjust the contrast and light, but it can only do so if there's some light to work with. Make sure you have plenty of light while you're shooting.
All in all this is a great camcorder for a great price.
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