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Sharp Viewcam VL-WD255U

Sharp Viewcam VL-WD255U
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alaScore 66

457 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 457 reviews of Sharp Viewcam VL-WD255U. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the zoom and portability are generally positive. The usability and price also get good comments. There are some mixed views about the connectivity. There are some less positive reviews about the durability and reliability.

image quality, price, usability, portability, zoom

reliability, durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sharp Viewcam VL-WD255U is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 66/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sharp Viewcam VL-WD255U

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 447 user reviews of Sharp Viewcam VL-WD255U from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the zoom and portability are generally positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive opinions about the connectivity and reliability. Views are divided on the durability.

image quality, price, usability, portability, zoom

reliability, connectivity

54% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Not worth it, even for the great price!

 

I bought at the end of 2001, and I have been getting these "eject the cassette" messages! I just didn't know how common this was until I started looking for a replacement camcorder just today on Amazon.com, and happened to see mine (this one) and...

great price for great features, would give 5 stars except for the cons

"eject the cassette" error message, eating tapes,

Jul, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

disappointed

 

No pros.

Poor photo quality, poor quality altogether.

Jan, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Decent Video, Still Camera is Quite Poor

 

I got this camcorder because, until now, I had never had a loser product made by Sharp and they had a promised $100 rebate (I received it; thank you very much, Sharp, but it won't change the review...)

Low price, great zoom, good macro capability

Fragile construction, wimpy battery, large size, sorry digital still camera

Dec, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Decent Video, Still Camera is Quite Poor

 

Low price, great zoom, good macro capability

Fragile construction, wimpy battery, large size, sorry digital still camera

Dec, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great for the Price

 

Cheap! Full of Features.Great starter DV camcorder.26x zoom really works great.

Low light not great.Menu is difficult to use.Zoom slide unnatural.

Dec, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great for the Price

 

We are expecting our first child in March and I wanted a DV camcorder so I could make VCD's for peoples CD-roms and DVD players. I basically looked for the cheapest yet still made by a reputable company. I got this one for $450 with no tax or...

Cheap! Full of Features. Great starter DV camcorder. 26x zoom really works great.

Low light not great. Menu is difficult to use. Zoom slide unnatural.

Dec, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

It's Cheap for A Reason!

 

It's the lowest priced digital camcorder out there ; 26x optical zoom

Terrible picture quality ; Awkward to Use ; Broke after only 1 day of use

Dec, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

It's Cheap for A Reason!

 

Let me first start by saying that I really wanted to like this camcorder. On paper, it looked awesome! Here was a digital camcorder with Canon lens, 26x optical zoom, USB/IEEE ports, a color viewfinder AND 2.5" LCD screen, built-in digital...

It's the lowest priced digital camcorder out there ; 26x optical zoom

Terrible picture quality ; Awkward to Use ; Broke after only 1 day of use

Dec, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great value for so many features!

 

Low price, $100 rebate/free offer from Amazon, 26x optical magnification, ease of use.

Lower resolution than competitors, not as comfortable, and difficult to access controls.

Nov, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great value for so many features!

 

I have to say the best thing by far about this camcorder is the low price - I ended up getting it for $349 after a $100 mail in rebate from Amazon.com, plus I got free shipping and a free Vivitar camera bag, tripod, and lens cleaning kit. I would say...

Low price, $100 rebate/free offer from Amazon, 26x optical magnification, ease of use.

Lower resolution than competitors, not as comfortable, and difficult to access controls.

Nov, 2001
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