I have read the Sharp info on the VLZ3U miniDV given on the website. I have seen it at the store. It doesn't look cheap. I can't find any "real" user reviews. Can anyone help?

I noticed that this cam started to pop up in Sears, and Circuit City, it was also in the Wal-mart flyer. I am thinking about the VLZ7U, it costs a little more but you get a 1/4 CCD 1.33mp cam. It has a flash for stills and also has a advanced lcd screen that you can see on bright days. I have not seen any reviews, I think that the release date was pushed up a little and it is just getting out.
I hope to get this cam because I like the swivel body. I want to wait a little longer till I see some reviews.

Good Luck, if you get one post your info.

Medic4tx

There will be a review of the sharp VL-Z7U at www.dvspot.com soon, so it'll be interesting to see how he rates it... it does have a 1/4" CCD, which is a good thing, and not too common with camcorders this size.... so we'll see....

Here's a review

http://www.dv.com/forums/showReplie...2&tid=102800000