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Sharp

Sharp - Sharp Corporation, a Japanese electronics company, was founded in 1912 and incorporated as the Metalworking Institute in 1924. Sharp was known as a mass-market electronics manufacturer renowned for its quality, durability, and affordability. In 1976, the company entered the high-end stereo market with the Optonica brand, introducing high-end receivers, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and cassette recorders. The Optonica line featured high-quality, technologically advanced components. Since 2016, the company has been majority-owned by Taiwanese manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., better known as Foxconn.

Brand Manufacturer Model Description Type Length Year Made in Market
Video8, Hi8, Digital8 Sharp Metal HG 60 "P6-60" Type IV Metal Japan Sharp TDK Metal HG P6-60 Type IV Metal 60 Japan Japan
Video8, Hi8, Digital8 Sharp Metal MP 60 "P6-60HMP" Type IV Metal Japan Sharp TDK Metal MP P6-60HMP Type IV Metal 60 Japan Japan