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Summary: You Get What You Pay For!!! But Amazon Bailed Me Out!!!
Review: My experience was not different than the other bad ones. The camera just died on me - taking important scenes while on a carriage ride in Central Park. But I didn't know that it died - it appeared to be taking the pictures.Yes it works great with IMOVIE and yes the features are amazing for the money - but I just got my replacement, yes I'm trying another, but it's already having the same problems. Amazon was awesome when I returned the first one and I guarantee you that I will do lots more business with them just by the great treatment. I just have to find one I can afford....hhhhmmm how about that Panasonic Thanks Amazon and close but no cigar for Sharp
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Summary: You Get What You Pay For
Review: Before you purchase this camera you need to evaluate what exactly you would want it for. If you are the next Stanley Kubrick making one camera films in your backyard then, I suggest picking up a Sony, as those are unbelievable products. If you are like me, using it for the occasional school project that would be better on video then, this is for you. This camera is by no means bad, it just lacks quality. It is no where near as compact as the Sony and Cannon models but, it is not too awkward to hold. The Zoom on this camera is unbelievable, unless you are a stalker who video tapes people through their windows, you will never need the 780x zoom but it is good to have. The LCD screen is decent size although not that big. Overall, if you don't have 1,500 dollars to buy a Sony, this is for you.
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Summary: oh, please ,,
Review: OK, I have read all the techno-wana-be's reviews. Just ignore most of them.If you are some kinda ego-techno-jerk, you shouldnt be here! go spend two grand on a sony and be on your merry way, and don't bother the rest of us! But, if you are a normal working American like me, you will love this camera! Now, I hate junk as much as anyone, but i know a good deal when i see one. This thing works perfect. But make sure you buy a bigger battery. I don't need to say any more.
You should buy this camera. FARLEY SAY'S SO!
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Summary: Lots of features...no problems with any defects though...
Review: I have to say that I have used this camera off and on since Christmas and I have yet to experience any of the glitches that other people have been talking about. This is a great camera if you just take the time to sit down and read through the manual, also experiment with it and see how everthing works. I have to admit the reason I bought this camera was to use it for digital editing on the computer, but with the cost of DV software, it is difficult to get all the right components together for the camera to be effectively used to edit on the computer. I would recommend this camera only for those who are really serious about buying a DV camcorder. Another really cool feature is the SmartMedia card for still pictures. Not really a high quality picture, but it still does the job. Overall, a good buy.
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Summary: Don't get sucked in
Review: This camera stinks. Right from the first time I used it: pixelation, blank spots, bars across the screen. Horrible. Back it goes. I'll go for the canon or sony instead. Do not waste your time.
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Summary: Sharp needs more product validation
Review: Worked great, I was very happy for about 30 minutes recording time. After this, started getting progressively worse problems with pixelization during playback. At the price I hate to return it but will need to, it is totally unacceptable. Too bad, it was acceptable before (although not the sturdiest unit in the world). Sharp needs to work on their product validation -- obviously there is either a design or a manufacturing problem with the VL-WD255U based upon my and other people's similar complaints.
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Summary: Below expected quality at a very good price.
Review: Forget what the specs say - how many times zoom this camera,..etc. You'll find the picture quatity to be no more different than a fairly good analog model. Picture quality is grainy under all condition. The night vision feature is pretty neat, but so far I have hardly have a chance to use (other than to sneak up to my son's bed room to take a shot of him sleeping). The software is so so. They basically allow you to download the shots you have taken as picture files into the computer. I have not tried the SV Card link. Again picture quality is marginal, nothing close to the 1MB digital camera I have. In fact the quality of the graphic file is below that of the lowest setting on my 1MB Kodak. So if you are thinking of using this camcorder as a digital camera, do not expect too much. The software interface is fairly easy, but is clumsy like hell. Basically you have to look at the LCD in the camcorder for the shots that you want, press a buttom when you see a shot that you like and it slowly download into the computer. Opps press too fast,...wait for it to finish loading (no cancelation possible), and retry. I am somewhat disappionted that you can't download the tape as movie files into your computer. Overall, I am fairly satisfied with this camera largely due to the fact that the camera is so cheap. Given a chance to shop for a digital camcorder again, I'll probably choose something with a little better picture quality.
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Summary: You get what you pay for
Review: When I first handled the camera my first impression was that it was not built for durability. It felt too fragile and sensitive. I charged the battery and tried it out immediately and was really dissapointed that there was a big red X in the middle of the viewer which meant a dirty head. I unloaded the film and battery and reloaded them again to see if it was going to go away. The red X dissapeared and it started to tape fine. I placed it in pauses and then back to taping mode and there it was again. I'm sure the tape was ok and the video machine was brand new. Its either the head came dirty from the factory or my machine is defective. The still feature works great and works flawlessly.
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Summary: Camera is TERRIBLE but Amazon.com has FANTASTIC support!
Review: The camera was great....for about three hours. When it came down to replaying the footage that I recorded, I found that it was horrible and pixelated and had weird buzzing sounds. I called customer service at Amazon and they were great, taking it back with no problem and apologizing that it was defective. I am not going to get another one of these cameras but I will certainly be doing business with Amazon again. Top notch customer service! There is a reason why Amazon is the Top Dog in this business.
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Summary: If you want the picture quality, this one may not for you
Review: I purchase this camcorder 12/31/01, and I am not satified with the picture quality. I got this because my anlalog camcorder was broken. It seems like there no difference in picture quality between the analog one and this one. If you don't mind the picture quality, this one is for you because you can't find any digital cameras with this price. I am kinda regretting about getting this one. I would pay a little more to get one with better picture quality. It would be beneficial in a long term.
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