New Sharp VL-Z7U Viewcam

Sharp’s new palm-sized Viewcam camcorders, the “Z” series, are easy to use with a body that rotates 255 degrees, making it simple to get great shots from a comfortable arm position. The VL-Z7U features a new high-resolution LCD technology called CG Silicon, which consumes less power and is double the resolution of current LCD panels of the same size. In addition, the screen is ideal for use outdoors because it brightens when used in direct sunlight.

The Sharp VL-Z7U Viewcam doubles as a digital still camera with 1.3 Megapixel image capture and a built-in flash, and has a 500x digital zoom and 10x optical zoom in addition to the 2.5-inch color CG Silicon screen. $900. www.sharp-usa.com