Sharp VL-SE10U 8mm Analog Camcorder

My parents bought this camcorder for the family 4 years ago. I've personally taken it to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Reno, etc. Filmed countless of amatuer videos for weddings, birthdays, funerals and the birth of my first child. The Sharp VL-SE10 first...

When I purchased this product I highly considered other models. I researched all over the net and found out that this slimcam not only was high rated but also discontinued. This put me in a price advantage since I was able to pick one up for $349...