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Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1H Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1H Mini DV Digital Camcorder
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alaScore 75

39 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews of Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1H Mini DV Digital Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and image quality. The size and price also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the color. Comments are divided on the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1H Mini DV Digital Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1H Mini DV Digital Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1H Mini DV Digital Camcorder from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the size and battery are on the whole positive. The price and portability are also appreciated. There are some critical opinions about the color.

portability, price, battery, size

color

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1H Mini DV Digital Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1H Mini DV Digital Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the design and image quality are overall positive. The price and size also get good views. Opinions are divided on the usability, and many are negative about the color.

portability, size, price, image quality, design

color

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Fix for the DEW problem

 

Great little camera when it's working.

DEW message is infuriating and Sharp is useless in helping you.

Mar, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

DO NOT BUY SHARP VL-Z8 DEW PROBLEMS CAMERA CUT OUT

 

None- It does not work so cannot judge

Dew problems causing camcorder to stop working completely

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

dew problems

 

Like all the other cameras

waste of money

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

DEW

 

good image quality

Dew: 2 years and the die

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Piece of junk

 

We got this camcorder about 2 years ago, and within the first 5 uses, the LCD screen quit working correctly. Then we started having trouble with the 'dew' light coming on, which disables the camera from working. We thought it was because it is quite ...

None - junk from the very beginning

Pretty much everything on this camera stopped working immediately

Sep, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Be Wary of Sharp in general & DEW not buy this camera

 

DEW not buy! Tech Support tells me that they have had multiple complaints about bad dew sensors which shut the camera down. Only 5 service centers in all of USA! If you decide you want to buy, then definitely consider buying an extended warranty! I ...

Ergonomically great. Best features for the $$ a year ago

Notorious for problems with a faulty dew sensor. Limited & expensive service availability

Dec, 2004
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