Get The Picture

March, 1995

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Sharp Electronics must be feeling good. Its Viewcam, a compact camcorder featuring a liquid crystal display viewscreen instead of a viewfinder, has inspired Sony, JVC and Minolta to bring similar products to market and reportedly has designers from RCA and Panasonic at the drawing boards as well. Available in compact-VHS, 8mm and Hi-8mm formats, LCD camcorders offer two advantages over viewfinder models: They make it easier to frame shots (wha...

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