I have an old SHARP HI8 VIEWCAM VL-H410; 2 dead batteries, no charger; and no AC adapter. i desperately am trying to figure out a way to hook up to my gateway computer - i have a ton of old adapters as i live with an IT tech who refuses to let me organize them. what kind of battery charger do i need and is there a way to hook up a new AC adapter ????

Might get help here .. manual http://siica.sharpusa.com/product-downloads
Battery ... https://www.google.co.uk/search?client=firefox-b&dcr=0&ei=EzH-WY_oLtHDkwX44IDIDw&q=Sharp+Viewcam+VL-E37u+battery+charger&oq=Sharp+Viewcam+VL-E37u+battery+charger&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2427.9131.0.9787.16.16.0.0.0.0.188.2111.0j13.13.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..3.4.664...33i21k1.0.k-m1JkFeeJU

You may download a copy of the manual at http://www.fixya.com/support/p396453-sharp_viewcam_vl_ah30u_hi_8_analog/usermanual-0B1BE98-pdf

I found a charger for this camera on Amazon by searching for "VL-AH150U charger".

yes there is, something like this...but for Hi8
http://cgi.ebay.com/SVHS-C-VHS-C-TO-VHS-VCR-TAPE-CASSETTE-ADAPTER-CONVERTER_W0QQitemZ300397691123QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45f11900f3#ht_533wt_1139

As long as you can obtain a charger that is rated the same as the one for your camera it will not be a problem unless the original charger is a microprocessor controlled charger that has the ability to control and change the charging current as the battery charges.
A camera shop can check this out for you.
If it just a simple AC or DC charger, then you can simply use the connector from your original charger and join it either by soldering or with a screw terminal block(which you wrap in Insulating tape once fitted).
The main thing you need to be CERTAIN of is as to whether the original charger is an AC or a DC type.
This will be clearly indicated on the label on the charger.

If you're pretty sure the camera is just dead and have already resigned yourself to buying a new one you could just pry the door off and get your wedding tape out. There are lots of places that can transfer it to VHS or DVD for a small fee. On another note, I have a camera just like it, have lost the AV cable and can't seem to find a replacement online. Care to sell me yours? If so send me an email at [email protected]. Thanks!
Staci

Negetive external posetive internal.

heres a site were you can get your charger for 24$ - http://www.e-laptop-battery.com/battery-charger/sharp/vl-ah151u.html hope you find it use full

An AC adapter can be bought at this web site. Call to confirm it meets your needs or email them so you have confidence you're buying the right thing.

http://www.cellularfactory.com/camcorder/SHARP/2/20387/

2.7 volts is too low. Usually camcorders use battery at least 6 volts. Problems with rechargeables especially NiCds and NiMH, a cell will be shorted. for 6 volts pack, there are 5 cells in series (5 pcs x 1.2 volts with load , 1.35 no load). If you are measuring only 2.7 volts, it is highly possible that 3 cells are dead. As for the charger, if the same charger is used to power the camcorder and you said the the camcorder operates using the adaptor, this means that the charger is OK. You can ZAP the battery back to life but I will not recommend. It can be dangerous. If you can buy the battery, I suggest you do it since the old battery, even when zapped, will not provide enough juice anymore.