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Samsung SCD55 Digital Camcorder

Samsung SCD55 Digital Camcorder

List Price: $679.99
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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Camcorder for a Great Price
Review: I really like this camcorder. It was smaller than I expected which is a bonus. The picture quality is great, and unlike the other reviewer I found the indoor quality to be good despite my somewhat unlit apartment. It took me some time to figure our why the time and date stamp reset itself each time I turned it off. I soon realized that it had an internal lithium battery that had to be charged for 24 hours. Finally, the camcorder does not have all the special effects that I have seen on other camcorders, but I would not use them anyway. Essentially this camcorder is for those who dont want to pay for frills, but want a quality practical camcorder. Perfect for me!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: ....
Review: I'm afraid I had to send mine back because it didn't do well in low light. The owner's manual recommends a camcorder light for all indoor settings, and specifies that a light is required for anything darker than an office with fluorescent lights, or a room lit by fluorescent light. I found this to be true, and the camcorder would not work at all indoors unless there was plenty of light. Since I sometimes use my camcorder for museums and other indoor settings, it just wasn't appropriate for my needs. When I called the Samsung help line to make sure I wasn't just doing something wrong, they explained that this was just a limitation of this model.

Other than this limitation, it's a good product with lots of nice features for a great price. It was easy to hook up and run, and the sound was good. It's compact and solid-feeling. I gave it two stars based strictly on the fact I had to return mine because of the lighting needs.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Poor performance in low light situations
Review: I'm afraid I had to send mine back because it didn't do well in low light. The owner's manual recommends a camcorder light for all indoor settings, and specifies that a light is required for anything darker than an office with fluorescent lights, or a room lit by fluorescent light. I found this to be true, and the camcorder would not work at all indoors unless there was plenty of light. Since I sometimes use my camcorder for museums and other indoor settings, it just wasn't appropriate for my needs. When I called the Samsung help line to make sure I wasn't just doing something wrong, they explained that this was just a limitation of this model.

Other than this limitation, it's a good product with lots of nice features for a great price. It was easy to hook up and run, and the sound was good. It's compact and solid-feeling. I gave it two stars based strictly on the fact I had to return mine because of the lighting needs.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Worth every penny..
Review: We just picked up this camera off Amazon.com. I spent a few days researching the different makes and models. This camera is by far the best bang for your buck. The optics are great and comparable to cameras twice the cost. The size is great as well. Super compact and light weight. Easy to use. Go to the maker for warranty info, which is typically the same as competitors. Other cameras offer night-vision and memory sticks. Better to use the money you save and get a higher-res digicam. And really, how often will you need night vision?

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Deal ...
Review: We wanted a Digital Camcorder with MiniDV technology primarily to record our little son growing. After doing a survey in the market, I figured this is the one with MiniDV cassette and has still picture capability too.( I was rather surpriced by the cost)I simply could't afford to let this oppurtunity pass by.

The picture quality is comparable to any of the the camcorders in the market. The key feature is the 22x optical zoom and the 440x digital zoom which beats most of the camcorders in the market more than twice the cost. It also has various digital effects...

Hard to believe a DigiCam with such features costing around $...


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