Sharp Viewcam VL-AH50U Hi-8 Analog Camcorder

Pros: Great picture quality, Small and compact, very simple and easy to use.
Cons: none that I know of.

Let me start by saying I didn't actually buy this camera. But I did get it for Christmas. Ever since 1995 when my son was born I had a video camera but that one I had was a VHS size camera. No small tapes, nothing like that. I didn't complain then,...

Pros: Very sturdy
Cons: None

When our Sony 8mm camcorder broke down, for the 10th time, we finally decided to buy a new one. Especially since the Christmas holiday was upon us, we didn't want to miss any of the memories. My husband and I went out and researched all the available...

Pros: Ease of use, affordable, lots of fun effects
Cons: None

Hubby and I had been wanting a new camcorder for sometime. Our old one, an RCA, worked great and never gave us a problem, but it was getting old and a friend had offered to buy it, so we decided to start thinking about a new one. (We had the RCA for 5...

Pros: small, lightweight, screen
Cons: battery life is short

I received this camcorder as a birthday present from my parents this year. I have used it so much. After the birth of our baby, I borrowed my parents’ camcorder. Their camcorder is about 4 years old. I hated looking through that little peephole. So when...

Pros: good value, easy to use, durable
Cons: short battery life, not for experienced, bad at night

I bought this camera to tape me and my friends in our final year of college. It is my first video camera so I have no real comparison, but I am so far really happy. The picture quality is really good, it zooms well and clearly and it is very easy to...

Pros: Good value for the $$, cheap tapes
Cons: 8mm technology becoming outdated

Background
This camcorder was not mine, but my parents'. They bought it several years ago, and I used it a lot up until Feb 2000 (at which point I bought a Canon GL-1 Digital Camcorder)

Picture quality
The picture...

Pros: small, lcd display to avoid squinting
Cons: menu is complicated

This camera all in all is pretty good. It has fade in fade out, picture in picture (unfortunately, you need to be in the perfect position to aim the square exactly where you want that extra zoom in, hope this makes sense) The LCD screen is kind of hard...

Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: Poor Craftsmanship; Low Battery Life

The Sharp Viewcams are extremely easy to use. Flick the switch from OFF to CAMERA, press record, and presto, you're recording. The 3" LCD screen is great--it gives good resolution plus it makes recording a snap. Playback is just as easy. Flick the...

Pros: Viewscreen, Hi-8 format, EASY TO USE
Cons: Cheap moving parts

I searched for nearly 2 months for a camcorder for my wife. I finally chose the Sharp VL-AH60U Hi-8 Viewcam. When weighed against the other models in its class, the VL-AH60U comes out ahead. It is light weight, EXTREMELY user friendly & offers...

Pros: Lightweight, Large LCD Screen, Easy use, 400x zoom, many extra features...
Cons: the camcorder has no view finder, and a shorter, or adverage shorter battery life

First off, I bought this camcorder with money that I received for Christmas. It was one of the best purchases I have ever made. It is extremely easy to use. It has 400x zoom. The only problem with the 400x zoom is that if the camera is not sitting...

Pros: Clear picture, Large LCD screen, clear sound
Cons: Short battery life, no light

I decided to invest in a camcorder when my family decided to go to Mexico. I wanted an affordable model that would be durable. I searched the web and did some research and liked the style of the Sharp viewcams. The price seemed right and the features fit...

Pros: Excellent camcorder for the price
Cons: Life of battery short for the cost of the battery

I bought this camcorder because of the 3 inch display screen. And the price. I was lucky and got this one for 259.99. It comes with a carrying case, a remote, battery,and great instructions that are clear and easy to understand.
I like the little...

Pros: Great picture, big view screen, good sound.
Cons: None

I have owned my Sharp Camcorder for about a year now. All in all, this is a easy to understand and opporate camcorder. With simple easy to follow buttons and guides you'll find yourself recording everything. One thing that I really like about the camera...

Pros: Extremely user friendly, great capture!
Cons: No carrying case included.

After having this camera for 6 months, I can say that I am very pleased with this purchase. In comparison to other cameras I had considered, the picture quality of this Hi8 camera is outstanding. You can use regular 8 mm videotape, but I highly recommend...

Pros: Very easy to use
Cons: None

We bought this camcorder before the birth of our son (10 months ago) and we have never stopped using it. Of course we use it mainly to record his moments but it is so easy to use! All displays are clearly marked, controls are big enough and easy to...