Sharp Announces World's Slimmest and Lightest MiniDV Viewcam Under ,000
MAHWAH, N.J.-- Sharp Electronics Corporation introduced the VL- SD20U, the world's smallest and lightest digital Viewcam camcorder retailing below ,000. It fits in the palm of your hand and boasts a three-inch color LCD viewscreen for incredibly clear and rich video images. With Sharp's unique Digital Gamma Brightness Correction, the VL-SD20U also delivers superb image quality, even in environments with poor lighting.
VL-SD20U features:
- Measures just 6.4" (W) X 3.8" (H) X 2.9" (D)
- Weighs a mere 1.21 pounds without the battery pack
- Digital Gamma Brightness Correction
- 3-inch, low (one percent) light reflectivity color LCD
- Photo mode using Sharp's Still Frame Technology
- IEEE-1394 (FireWire)(i-Link) transfer to PC
- Quick, easy video connections to PCs, TVs and VCRs, with DV, still-image transfer, S-video, Composite video and audio out jacks
- Long Play/Recording -- the unit offers an extra-long recording time of three hours and 40 minutes-- and up to 50% longer recording time in LP mode; for example, a 60 minute DV cassette will record for 90 minutes in LP mode
- Zooming Capabilities - the Viewcam boasts 10x optical and 100x digital zooms for up-close image recording
- Self-Record Mode - Sharp's LCD rotates 270 degrees so that the person recording the video can easily become the subject as well
- World Clock - The Mini DV can be programmed to display the time of day in 42 locations around the globe
- Still-Image Overlap - As one image fades out, another image fades in, creating more artistic video images
The VL-SD20U is also equipped with a variety of accessories, including an AC adapter/charger for easy connection to other audio visual equipment, battery pack, DC and AV cable, shoulder strap, lens cap and two lithium ion batteries for extended viewing and recording. Now shipping, the suggested retail price of the VL-SD20U is .95.
