Sharp VL-Z7E

The new Sharp Viewcam VL-Z7E has been specially designed with a unique free-angle swivel grip making it easy to shoot anytime, anywhere, anyhow without wrist strain. Its advanced transmissive LCD monitor, incorporating innovative CG silicon technology, achieves high definition and crystal-clear images, even under bright sunlight - perfect for outdoor shooting. The VL-Z7E also features a high resolution 1.33 megapixel CCD to capture memories in crystal clear quality, as well as a unique clip-in battery that ensures a compact and clean appearance.

Specifications:

Video Output System: PAL system

Mini DV format, digital viewcam with still camera function

DV-IN function lets you retransfer edited video from your PC to tape.

225 Degree Free-Angle Swivel Grip - allows you to shoot from any angle

High resolution 1.33 Megapixel CCD gives you superb clarity

2.5'' transmissive LCD Monitor incorporating CG Silicon technology

achieves high luminance and high definition, even under bright sunlight

10x optical zoom (500x digital)

Lens: 10x lens (F1.8,f = 3.8 - 38mm)

Colour Viewfinder

Power consumption: 4.0w (Viewfinder), 4.6W (LCD)

Continuous recording time: Supplied battery pack : 115 min (Viewfinder), 100min (LCD)

USB connection for fast image transfer to PC

Terminal for optional zoom microphone

SD Card/MultiMediaCard Slot for Digital Still Camera Function 8MB SD Card Supplied

Built-in Flash for Shooting in Low Light for Digital Still Camera Function.

Dimensions

(W mm) 82.8

(H mm) 86.2

(D mm) 103.5

The Digital Still Photographs are simply fantastic. Also you can capture a Still Photograph either on the SD Card or the Mini DV.

checked out the SONY, PANASONIC, J V C etc. but this model of the Sharp Viewcam was awesome. Sharp VL-Z7E has a lot more to offer and the other brands are charging too much for half the features as compared to the Sharp VL-Z7E.