Mini DV Camcorder Review:
Sharp VL-WD650U (page 2)

Format: Mini DV
Lens: 26:1 optical, 780:1 digital zoom, f/3.5-91mm, 37mm filter diameter
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/10,000 sec.
Image Sensor: 460,000 pixel, 1 CCD
Viewfinder: 3-inch color LCD
Focus: auto, manual
Exposure: auto, manual
White Balance: four-mode auto
Digital Effects: five modes
Audio: 12-bit stereo recording, 16-bit stereo recording
Inputs: FireWire (IEEE 1394), external mike jack (for Zoom Mike only)
Outputs: FireWire (IEEE 1394), composite video, RCA audio, S-video, headphone,RS 232
Other Features: 8MB multimedia card, digital image stabilization, external zoom microphone, IR night recording
Dimensions: 3.5 (w) x 4.25 (h) x 7.5 (d) inches
Weight (sans battery and tape): 1.8 lbs.
Performance Times
Pause to Record: 0.72 sec.
Power-up to Record: 4 sec.
Fast forward (60 min. tape): 2 min. 41 sec.
Rewind (60 min. tape): 2 min. 40 sec.

STRENGTHS

• 26x optical zoom
• Macro focal distance
• Low-light performance

WEAKNESSES

• Manual controls difficult to engage

SUMMARY

• The VL-WD650U is a well-priced Mini DV, well suited to the casual shooter, although manual camera functions can be awkward to access.

$999
Sharp Electronics
Sharp Plaza
Mahwah, NJ 07656
(800) BE-SHARP
www.sharp-usa.com

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