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2026-08-15 - Sharp VL-E760 Viewcam Camcorder

  The Sharp VL-E760 Viewcam Camcorder is an 8mm (Video8) analog camcorder from Sharp's Viewcam series, originally released in 1998. It is highly distinct for its unique ergonomic design, featuring a large screen and a swiveling body that separates the lens section from the main tape deck. Key Features: Media Format: Records analog video onto standard 8mm (Video8) tape cassettes. Display: Features a large 4.0-inch colour LCD screen. Ergonomics: 270-degree variable-angle swiveling body allows for high- and low-angle shooting. Lens & Zoom: Equipped with a 16x optical zoom and a 40x to 64x digital zoom. Image Stabilization: Includes Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) to minimize camera shake. Power Source: Operates on a 3.6V rechargeable BT-H22 Ni-MH battery pack.

2026-08-14 - Minolta Memory Maker Camera

  The Minolta Memory Maker Camera is a 35mm film compact point-and-shoot camera introduced in 1993. Designed entirely for casual snapshot photography and absolute beginners, it handles all exposure and focus settings automatically so users can simply point and shoot. Key Features: Lens : Fixed-focus f4.5 / 35mm lens with a shooting range from 1.5 metres to infinity. Exposure : Fully automatic exposure controlled by a built-in CdS light meter. Flash : Built-in electronic flash with a low-light red LED warning indicator in the viewfinder. Film Speed : Automatic ISO selection between 100 and 400 using DX decoding. Power Source : Operates on two standard AA batteries. Design Features : Features a sliding front cover that protects the lens and mechanically locks the flash button when closed.

2026-08-13 - Vivitar T150 Camera

  The Vivitar T150 Camera is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot film camera. Sold as a focus-free panoramic camera, it features a fixed-focus lens and a built-in flash. Key Features: Lens : Fixed 28mm wide-angle lens. Focus System : Fixed focus-free system. Exposure : Fixed/automatic exposure settings. Flash : Built-in electronic flash. Film Format : Uses standard 35mm film rolls. Operation : Manual film advancing thumbwheel and manual film rewind crank. Panoramic Option : Features a built-in panoramic format switch option.