Sharp VE-CG30U 3.3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Sharp VE-CG30U 3.3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Sharp
Product Type: Photography
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Product Description
With the Sharp VE-CG30U, style is just the beginning. That's because in addition to an eye-catching body and a 1.8" CG Silicon screen for high-resolution viewing, it has plenty of other great features. It has 3.0 million pixels for clear sharp pictures and enlargements, and a quick shot feature for a fixed focus mode for image capture without time delay. Images are sharp and bright because of its high resolution and optics. The VE-C30U produces quality images with a straightforward operation and is an ideal tool for travel and business applications.
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Sharp's CG30U is equipped with a 3.3-megapixel sensor that captures sharp, brilliant images with a resolution of up to 2,160 by 1,440 pixels. You can change the setting to lower resolutions to save memory space on the included 16 MB SD memory card. The lens has a 3x optical and 3x digital zoom to enhance versatility and give you the necessary range of shooting options.
Easily navigate through menus and preview your shots with the large 1.5-inch CGS high-resolution LCD screen. CG silicon (CGS) is a high-quality enhancement of traditional LCDs that consumes less power with more functionality, versatility, and durability. Frame guides can be superimposed on the display to help you compose the perfect shot.
You can set the camera to different shooting modes such as auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual for ease of use and more creative control of your shots. There are also controls for white balance, digital effects, and a 10-second self-timer. Connect the USB port and just press the one-touch image-transfer button to upload all of your pictures to your PC, or use the video-out jack to view pictures on a TV. Also included are a wrist strap, AC adapter, four AA batteries, and lens cap.
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Sharp VE-CG30U 3.3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
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Product Description
With the Sharp VE-CG30U, style is just the beginning. That's because in addition to an eye-catching body and a 1.8" CG Silicon screen for high-resolution viewing, it has plenty of other great features. It has 3.0 million pixels for clear sharp pictures and enlargements, and a quick shot feature for a fixed focus mode for image capture without time delay. Images are sharp and bright because of its high resolution and optics. The VE-C30U produces quality images with a straightforward operation and is an ideal tool for travel and business applications.Amazon.com Product Description
Sharp's CG30U is equipped with a 3.3-megapixel sensor that captures sharp, brilliant images with a resolution of up to 2,160 by 1,440 pixels. You can change the setting to lower resolutions to save memory space on the included 16 MB SD memory card. The lens has a 3x optical and 3x digital zoom to enhance versatility and give you the necessary range of shooting options.Easily navigate through menus and preview your shots with the large 1.5-inch CGS high-resolution LCD screen. CG silicon (CGS) is a high-quality enhancement of traditional LCDs that consumes less power with more functionality, versatility, and durability. Frame guides can be superimposed on the display to help you compose the perfect shot.
You can set the camera to different shooting modes such as auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual for ease of use and more creative control of your shots. There are also controls for white balance, digital effects, and a 10-second self-timer. Connect the USB port and just press the one-touch image-transfer button to upload all of your pictures to your PC, or use the video-out jack to view pictures on a TV. Also included are a wrist strap, AC adapter, four AA batteries, and lens cap.
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Major Problems.......2003-10-07
Secondly, the software is not fully compatible with Windows 2000 or 98. The software is missing a USB driver: usbntmap.sys for Win 2000. According to on-line groups and Microsoft, this is also a common problem, and I found that it's not worth the hassle to try to fix. Sharp's software glitches can necessitate use of a (fortunately cheap) card reader to transfer photos to your computer. Sharp customer service claims that it's Microsoft's fault; however, the problem is unique to this camera model and appears to be Sharp's deficiency.
Thirdly, the camera is very slow, it takes awhile to power it up and take photo. I had to get used to removing the lens cap before powering up, and, press the shutter button well before target enters the moment I want captured due to shutter lag. Subject often moved on or blurred by time of actual image capture. Viewfinder is not aligned very well with lens. Also sucks up battery juice really quickly. I have to remember to always carry 4 AA (rechargeable) battery spares when using this camera.
I thought I was getting a good deal at first, with its nice Canon zoom lens, 3.2 MP, lovely LCD, many accessories, and pro-features. But after it stopped working and all the hassle I go thru hauling around the spare batteries and camera (no neck strap), and investing in a memory card and rechargable battery kit, I am thinking about calling it a loss of $200. I feel that it may better to invest in a more recognized manufacturer of digital still cameras (i.e., Canon, HP)-- apparently this is only 1 of 2 models that Sharp produced before giving up on the digital still camera market (but maintaining its devotion to camcorders).
Great Value..........2003-05-30
Best Dam Digital for the price!.......2003-04-29
Excellent.......2003-04-24
The 16Mb card is OK for snaps, holding over 100 pictures at 1Meg resolution but only 12 at the highest setting so I'd suggest a 128Meg card (or even two - it only accepts up to 128Mb). Also, like most Digital Camera's it eats batteries (4xAA's) so you will have to purchase rechargeables. All in all with this camera it's possible to get great performans and an extra 128Megs of storage and rechargeables.charger for three hundred which is excellent considering the costs of competing camera's.
What I like most about the aesthetics is that it looks like a real camera and not a toy which even some of the better brands seem to do. This camera is heavier than most which again, I feel is a strong point. I had considered the Fuji 3800 until I picked it up in a store and found it to be rather 'plasticky'
I am so delighted..........2003-03-15
After doing a lot of research online, I had gone to [my local electronics store] to buy the Fuji's 3800 (PC World second best). And saw this Sharp one there. Played with it and I liked it. More bcoz of the price.
Since I have had a very good experience with Sharp electronics in the past, hence decided to trust this one. And boy oh boy, I now feel it was a steal for [money] at [my local electronics store]. And hence I was obliged to write this review.
Over the weekend at a friend's b'day party, compared it with a ... Sony 4MP cybershot and a 2MP Nikon and this one was just amazing. My friends were all "Ah" & "Wow" !!
- Far better, brighter and sharper LCD display (CG Silicon developed by Sharp which has 134000 pixels, double the conventional 66000 pixel LCDs on most cameras)
- Pictures were so sharp and bright. Even under their poorly lit room. The best pic quality amongst all the 3 cameras.
-Other features worth noting found only in high end cameras:
- Video Out PAL/NTSC
- Black & White Mode
- Manual Aperture and shutter speed controls
- Canon lens
- AC adapter bundled with the package. Most camera's you have to buy it separately.
- Very easy operation and upload to PC. Like a thumb drive, you will see that the camera takes an available drive (say e:\ or f:\) on your computer. You can then drag and drop files like you do it on your PC from drive C:\ to A:\ etc.
Fianlly I would really recommend this camera to every new user and one who is upgrading from 1 or 2MP.
Infact I would rather advice to go for VE-CG40U 4MegaPixel with audio recording and built in speaker and microphone. It was only [money] more at [my local electronics store] that day. Now it is selling for over [money] at [my local electronics store] and for [money] you get a Sakar AC/DC charger with 4 NiMH batteries along.
One thing I cannot comment for sure is the battery life. Maybe in my next review. And only thing I would have desired more from this camera is a Silver body !
Happy clicking !
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