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***Camera Batteries****
These batteries are great for photo taking! They last and last. Plus their shelf life is usually very long. Although some cameras like my Samsung Maxima use 2 of these batteries so it becomes very expensive... ... Read more

Features

• Fully gusseted pockets allow easy access without spilling contents
• Designer, pewter zipper pulls
• Memory stick storage for Sony camcorders and digital cameras
• Inward expandable pockets to maximize storage
• Single gusseted rear compartment

Reviews (3)

A great bag
It fits my Panasonic Camcorder, it has lots of pockets, it has a shoulder-strap (which is inside the bag when it's shipped), and it has 2 sections of padding going across the the main compartment (which are velcro so you can take them off and use them for extra padding). The borders between the outside pockets and the main compartment are flexible incase you have a large camcorder (only when the outer pockets are empty, though.) Best of all, it has a life-time warrenty!
The only problem with it was that the indentity tag where you can put your adress, etc (shown in picture hanging from handle) fell off and was lost because the leather got worn and ripped after only 8 months. Anyhow, overall I would recommend buying it this bag.

Not just for camcorders.......digicams to
I have a digital camera that has a large zoom lens. This bag accomodates it and other accessories, memory and gadgets quite well. The outboard zippered pockets allow for other personal effects to be stowed away and safe. Perfect for travel or a photo shoot. Not to big or small. The leather like surface can receive rough handling without falling apart. At approx [price] it is was very good deal.

Nice size bag with lots of pockets
I bought this bag the day I bought my Panasonic camcorder. The camcorder fits nicely inside without a lot of room for it to jiggle around, which is good. There are enough pockets to hold practically all of the accessories I have as well.

In the main compartment, where you will store your camcorder, there is a little zippered pouch under the top flap that can be used to store extra batteries or a light. On the inside of the main compartment you will find two padded dividers with velcro. One has a deep U shape which easily accomodates the viewfinder's eyepiece. The other is a square shape. You use these to pad both ends of your camcorder. If your camcorder is small enough, you will get extra storage space between the dividers and the inside of the end pockets. I store my camcorder's remote in one of these areas.

There are five zippered pockets on the outside of this bag. A flat on on the back with one gussetted end, one on either end of the bag and a large one in front with a small zippered pocket. The end pockets are large enough to hold the ac adapter/battery charger for my camcorder, the A/V cable and the cord and cable for the charger. The pocket I like the most is the front one. When you open it, you will see a small mesh zippered pocket and four elastic holders. You can store extra tapes, a pen/pencil, a small notebook, etc. in there. When I know I'm going out with the camcoder, I don't need to take a purse with me. This bag has enough space to hold my camcorder, the accessories, extra tapes and batteries and my wallet and keys.

My only complaint and the reason for scoring only three stars is the zippers. The top zipper has a tendancy to split and catch on the inside fabric which can be a pain. ... Read more

Features

• 30mm to 37mm adapter

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kodak lens adapter
great for attaching lenses including close up, wide angle and telephoto just a shame it wont come off the camera again,you can also attach a 37mm-43mm step up ring to the adapter for use with 43mm lenses but the step up ring will then not come off the lens so you need one adapter and if like me you buy 43mm lenses you will need a step up ring for each lens, not so easy to get hold of.

Good but not especially necessary
I found that this add on was fun for more advanced users, but definately not necessary for you average new digital camera user. Basically, you get a little better resolution and clarity from long range. You are also able to manually focus on images (that is if you are used to doing this, otherwise go with auto). All in all, if you have the money to spend, buy it and use it! ... Read more

Features

• Contents: Soft carrying case, 2-Hr InfoLithium rechargeable battery (NPF330), 120-Min Hi8 Tape

Features

• 72% more taping time vs. NiCd
• Top off charge anytime. No memory effect problem
• Calcium free - Safer for the environment
• 15% More taping time vs. other NIMH

Features

• Fits select JVC Digital Camcorders
• Battery Specifications: 7.4V, 1700 mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack
• 5 year manufacturer's warranty
• Replaces: JVC BNV408, BNV416 & BNV428 Camcorder Batteries

Features

• Up to 65 minutes of recording time
• 3.6V/1140mAh

Reviews (2)

Case, Battery and 32 Meg Memory Stick
I bought this item because I thought there was a charger in this kit based on the previous review.. there ISN'T a charger included... but it's still worth the money... the case is very small, just big enough to hold the camera, battery and memory stick. I needed an extra battery [price] and memory stick [price] anyway. i am happy with this purchase

Sony DSC Starter kit
This is a great kit , has all the essentials and is worth the money . If you were to buy the battery and charger seperately it would be more or less the same price but it also comes with a memory stick and a little pouch for it all . ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Developed for zoom cameras and for freezing action shots, Kodak's Advantix 400 film features T-Grain Emulsion technology that produces finely grained color images in low-light situations or where extended flash range is necessary. Kodak Advantix 400 is scratch resistant and features drop-in loading and an automatic reject device that prevents inserting exposed or processed film, reducing the risk of double exposures.

Negatives are returned inside the film cassette for easy storage, and index prints make it easier to reorder. An electronic charge stabilization agent provides better raw stock keeping, reducing the risk of color shifts as the unexposed film ages and minimizing the effects of high temperature and humidity on the performance of the films. A roll provides 25 exposures. ... Read more

Features

• 400-speed Advanced Photo System film designed for zoom cameras and action shots
• T-Grain Emulsion technology for low-light settings
• Drop-in loading
• Automatic reject device guards against double exposure
• 25 exposures

Reviews (3)

Comparison between Fuji & Kodak APS films
I performed extensive tests (about 2 rolls each) of Fuji and Kodak APS films at 100, 200, and 400 ASA, using a Canon ELPH camera (the original aspherical zoom lens model). I shot a variety of outdoor scenes in a variety of lighting conditions (e.g. downtown skyscraper architectural with bright clear blue sunny skies, flowers and trees with both bright sun and shade, rock close-ups in overcast). I shot a few indoor locations, without a flash at ASA 400, with flash for the others. I examined the results for color, range, clarity and grain. Here's what I saw:

For ASA 100, Kodak kicked ... . Clearly better color rendition, and much, much tighter grain and better detail in all the bright lighting situations, especially with panorama print.

For ASA 400, I was pleasantly surprised that Fuji really outperformed the Kodak film. Fuji had vibrant blues and was good all across to the reds. Kodak felt washed out on the blue side, weirdly. Also surprising was that Fuji had tighter grain in bright conditions; they both looked grainy of course in lower light, but the Fuji somehow felt smoother or less chunky in the blown-up panorama prints. It also seemed to have better tonal range in both light and dark settings.

Frankly, neither of the ASA 200 films seemed acceptable to me for outdoor shots; indoors with flash, both were OK and Kodak was maybe better color. Outside, they both felt lower contrast/saturation, subsequently cramped color, didn't have the tight grain of the 100, and didn't work as well in low light and indoors (without flash) as the 400. Just seemed not worth it compared to the two options.

Impressed
A great all-purpose film that really delivers in low-light or outdoors. 10 rolls in the desert and underlit youth hostels showed me this is the film to beat. Not the slightest bit grainy. I also HIGHLY recommend the black and white version of this same film. B/W of APS doesn't need different developing process like standard film, and the contrast and brightness are *just* right.

Advandtix Film is great!
I especially love the index print that you get with each roll. That along with the size options and superb clarity make it a huge amount better than regular 35mm film. ... Read more

Features

• Multi-purpose high qualty video cassettes ideal for every day use
• Record up to 8 hours on elapsed play
• Record up to 2.6 hours on standard play
• Outstanding durability even after extensive use
• Comes in a quantity of 3 VHS cassettes

Features

• 800 mAH

Amazon.com Product Description

Kodak gave its KE60 35mm camera a virtually fail-safe film-loading system. Instead of pulling out the film leader, all you have to do is slide the film tip in and place the cartridge in the camera. The Easy Load feature won't let you take pictures if you haven't loaded the film properly. The film door automatically locks after loading film and can't be reopened until the film is rewound. An indicator changes color to verify the door is locked.

With the KE60's three-zone autofocus system, you can take sharply focused pictures in a variety of situations. Once you have your subject in focus, the focus lock keeps it there while allowing you to readjust your shot. You can get as close as 1.5 feet to your subject, and the autofocus keeps your picture sharp.

The KE60 also lets you switch to portrait mode to further ensure a great close-up. If you're more than 3 feet from the subject, a red light alerts you to the possibility of poor focus. The camera's in-the-picture feature works well with the 10-second self-timer, or when you're photographing a large group. If the red indicator light on the front of the camera is visible, you know you're in the picture. ... Read more

Features

• 35mm camera with 3-zone autofocus and motor drive
• Built-in flash with red-eye reduction
• Easy-load film, with safety lock indicator
• Special exposure modes for night, infinity, and portrait shots
• "In the picture indicator" ("IPI")

Reviews (11)

Beautiful Pics, Easy to Use
I've had my camera for almost two years now and I've been very happy with it! The pictures turn out beautifully, no matter the lighting. It's very easy to use with great features. If you're just looking for a simple film camera with great quality, this is it.

Good Camera gone Bad
This camera was fine and it took really good pictures and they came out well. But then the camera's battery went dead and the camera was jammed in the middle of rewinding then I finally got the film out but it all out and every picture I took was ruined. Then when I put a new roll in the camera the film went all the to the end of the so I couldn't use it again.

Film winding does not work
I read the reviews of this camera before buying it and I had hoped that the ones about the film winding system not working properly were wrong. However, after taking less than 10 rolls of film with the camera the film got stuck inside and would not wind. I took out that roll and tried other rolls that also got stuck in the camera. I e-mailed Kodak and asked for a refund and they said that they could only send me a replacement. I really don't want a replacement if there is a good possibility that it won't work because of poor design.

Unhappy Customer
I bought my camera the latter part of 2002. It is the Kodak Easy Load 35mm camera. I am very unhappy with it. I have not used it a dozen times yet. So,it is still new. I use the same kind of film everytime that I use the camera. The film is stuck in the camera and will not come out. This would not be a problem except the pictures that I have on the roll are the people that I have worked with for 12 yrs and our company is closing. I will NEVER buy another camera from you. I am so disgusted and upset that I have lost valuable pictures.

Don't buy it
After 3 rolls of film the automatic lens cap stopped openning automatically. The only way to know it doesn't open is when you get your film back and they are all blank.

Buy something else. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

A multitasking digital camcorder, the Sharp VL-NZ100U features a large 3-inch LCD monitor, 10x optical and 300x digital zoom, and digital image stabilization. You can also shoot digital still images, save them on the included 8 MB memory card, and then transfer them to your PC.

Lens
With an optical zoom magnification of 10x, the VL-NZ100U also has a digital zoom--which works by electronically enhancing the optical image--that can magnify the picture up to 300 times. The digital image stabilization system keeps the picture steady and solid throughout zooms and camera shakes.

Other Features
With its 270-degree variable angle, you can hold the VL-NZ100U in a variety of angles to record over people and objects or for shots close to the ground. You can even record yourself by rotating the view screen 180 degrees.

The built-in speaker allows on-the-spot playback with sound for checking and viewing video footage anywhere. An on-screen recording guide helps you line up landscape footage and can be used as a guide for easy framing of subject matter. The backlight compensation feature corrects exposure in poor lighting conditions.

The VL-NZ100U also features several digital effects (black and white, sepia, NEG) that can be viewed without affecting the original recording.

Digital Stills
The VL-NZ100U can also operate as a digital still camera. Full-motion video is recorded onto a DVC tape while digital stills are stored on the included 8 MB Secure Digital (SD) memory card for easy transfer to a PC.

Inputs and Outputs
The VL-NZ100U comes with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire; Sharp refers to this connection as iLink) for a super-fast, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines.

MiniDV Format
MiniDV digital technology delivers clear, sharp video with over 500 lines of horizontal resolution--far superior to the 240 lines of resolution offered by 8mm camcorders. You'll also get minimal color noise interference for a more stable picture.

The camera features excellent sound quality, recorded in either 12-bit or 16-bit audio recording modes.

• 16-bit audio includes one set of stereo audio tracks to produce CD-quality sound.
• 12-bit audio utilizes two sets of audio tracks so you can easily add background music or commentary into your videos while maintaining the existing soundtrack.

This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers a digital recording time of two full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.

Contents
This package comes with the VL-NZ100U camcorder, one rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, tripod adapter, remote control (and batteries), AV dubbing cables, wrist strap, lens cap, and 8 MB memory card. ... Read more

Features

• MiniDV camcorder
• 10x optical, 300x digital, zoom with digital image stabilization
• 3-inch color LCD
• Records digital stills onto included 8 MB SD card
• Digital effects include black and white, sepia, and negative shooting modes

Reviews (56)

Very good value
We've had our Sharp VLNZ100U for about three months now and we love it. The reality is that this camera is a 1/2 megapixel camera whick makes it not the ablosute best quality picture, but for the cost is very good. The camera has plenty of great features including the 10x optical zoom, 300x digital zoom, 16:9 widescreen mode, Digital image stabilization, the 180 degree rotation of the LCD monitor, the still camera (saves to memory card), plus plenty of the other "standard" camcorder features. ... Never a problem w/ the camera, it's worked perfect from the very first time we used it. The real trick after getting the camera is finding good digital video editing software to make your movies. And remember this camera does not come w/ the firewire or a tape, be prepared to buy these when you get your camera.

READ THIS REVIEW!!
I have read many comments, all that I could find online actually. For the ...price after the rebate this is a great digital camcorder. What I read online in all user comments are:

1) Sharp doesnt support data transfer to a PC via IEEE1394. It only supports data transfer to other devices via IEEE1394. From what I read it will only work on Windows XP because it will auto detect it. Be sure you install the INF file from the CD so Windows XP knows what it is.
2) Apparently TDK tapes have a film that can ruin or atleast dirty the tape heads. (I use Sony tapes and it is fine)
3) A video capture program is a must for optimal quality of video transferred to your PC.

First I tried Windows Movie Maker (Included with OS). The quality... I tried different modes of capturing. I then used Adobe Premier 6 or 6.5 and I was amazed! It looked great! Were not talking DVD quality here. (Read about MiniDV resolutions and quality online)

To sum up... This is a very cool digital camcorder if you have Windows XP(with an IEEE1394 port), a good digital capture program like Adobe Premier (not Windows movie maker), you dont use TDK MiniDV cassettes and you get the rebate BEFORE it expires! Read the rebate carefully!

Great paperweight...
Honestly, if you are buying this item get the extended warranty if available...you could very well need it. I had it for barely a year and it worked great no complaints at all till it just quit working all together. Now it makes a great paperweight. The unit will not power up at all. Bear in mind that my unit has never been mishandled or mistreated. I have also done research on the web and have found similar reviews elsewhere. I am still trying to get Sharp to help me replace or repair it. I'd love to be able to write a retraction in the coming days that Sharp has stepped up and done the right thing. Till then...Stay tuned and best of luck.

Best Kept Secret
This is an awesome product! I don't know why more people don't get them. The reliability, ease of use, combination of features and display area make this a top notch product. I use many DV cameras for my work so I know what I'm talking about here. The price makes this even better! One drawback - no jack for external mike. But the sound its condenser mike picks up is pretty good. I hope Sharp continues to make them!

BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK IN A MINI DV CAMCORDER
I HAVE HAD THIS CAMCORDER FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOW. I AM SO IMPRESSED
WITH THE QUALITY OF THE VIDEO AND JUST THE OVERALL SIZE AND
LOOK OF IT THAT I JUST HAD TO WRITE A REVIEW. I LOOKS QUITE A
BIT DIFFERENT THAN MOST OF THE CAMCORDERS OUT THERE, BUT DON'T
LET THAT DISSUADE YOU FROM PURCHASING IT. I PAID 299 FOR IT.
I FEEL THAT I GOT A GREAT BARGAIN. THE 3INCH LCD SCREEN IS
JUST AWESOME INDOORS OR OUT. I REALLY DON'T MISS NOT HAVING
A VIEWFINDER. WHO WOULD EVER USE IT WITH SUCH A BEAUTIFUL
SCREEN. PLAYBACK OF THE VIDEO WITH SOUND ON THE CAMCORDER.
REMOTE CONTROL INCLUDED. USE THAT LOTS. THE QUALITY OF THE
VIDEO TAKEN INDOORS AND OUTDOORS IS SUPERIOR. I CAN'T SAY
ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THIS. DON'T HESITATE TO BUY THIS
CAMCORDER, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED, AT LEAST I WASN'T. ... Read more

Features

• Quartz Dating
• f/6.3-f/12.5 lens
• Infrared active autofocus system
• Focusing Range -2.6 ft. to infinity
• Shutter -Programmed AE electronic lens shutter

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love this camera
this camera is lightweight and easy to use. the zoom lens makes it perfect for taking pictures at a distance or you can zoom in for that close-up. It also features red-eye reduction and a auto-timer. It also has the date display which comes in pretty handy This camera is a must have. Great camera for a great price!! ... Read more