Sharp VL-L280U VHS Camcorder
Find a parent who had kids in the ‘80s and they’re bound to still have a callus on their shoulder from hoisting the camcorders available at the time. What made some of these beasts seem like technological miracles was that they recorded right to the same VHS cassettes that worked in VCRs. Sure, any smartphone would trounce these classic camcorders when it comes to the quality of video they capture, but trying to keep your iPhone steady through an entire piano recital is next to impossible. If there’s a parent on your list, they just might appreciate being able to rest one of these on a shoulder while capturing their 6-year-old struggling through Beethoven.
