SHARP VL-Z5U
The SHARP VL-Z5U camcorder, which came out before VL-Z7U, can actually fit in the palm of your hand, making single handed operation very easy. This camcorder also has a swivel feature that allows the lens to rotate to different positions for capturing movies or pictures at unique angles.
The SHARP VL-Z5U VIEWCAM camcorder is definitely an eye-catching piece of equipment. It uses mini-DV tapes for movie storage and multimedia cards for still digital. Still photos can also be saved to the mini-DV tape. I really like the ease of use and the compact design of this camcorder.

- Low Reflective View Screen - 2.5″ CG Silicon™ LCD
- Zoom Optical/Digital - 10x/500x
- i.Link (IEEE1394) Port
- USB Digital PC Interface
- CCD Sensor - 680,000
- SD Memory Card - 8 MB
- 225º Free Angle / Self Record
- Digital Image Stabilization
- Playback with Sound
- Digital Zoom Ratio Selection
- Gain Up/ Backlight Compensation
- Remote Control
- AV Terminal (Analog input) - In/Out
- Fader
- Quick Return
- Edit Search
- Digital Picture Effects
- Scene Menu
- Iris/White Balance Lock
- Auto/Manual Focus
- CG Silicon View Screen Brightness/Color Control
- Battery/Tape Remaining Display
- Two Audio Track/Record (12/16 bit)
- Power Saving LCD Off Function / Standby Mode
- 16:9 Record Mode
- SP/LP Record Mode
- Lens -10x (F 1.8, f =3.8 - 38mm)
- Dimensions - (3 1/4″ x 3 15/64″ x 4″)
- Weight (lbs.) - 1.07
- Battery Lithium-Ion
- AC Adapter
- Color Viewfinder
- USB PC Drivers
- Remote Battery
- A/V Cables
- USB Cable
- Lens Cap