Samsung SCD23 MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5 LCD
List Price: $499.99
Details
- Dusk recording mode
- 1/6- inch 680,000 CCD for exceptional image quality
- 10x visual and 400x digital zoom
Description
Samsung introduces the SC-D23 with its 2.5 in LCD and enhanced darkness recording capability. The user will be able to shoot in low light luminance with the enhanced LSS earmark.PRODUCT FEATURES:Lens: Optical 10x, Digital 400x;CCD: 680K pixels;Built-in DSC (Respect-Stick Slot);Image Stabilizer: DIS;TFT LCD: 2.5in.;Color Cloddish Shutter;0 Lux Night Pix, Power Nite Pix;PC Link: USB, IEEE1394 In/Out;MPEG 4 Video Shorten Recording;Color OSD, Beep sound;Easy-Q, Easy-Pilot;Built In Light.Optics
The SCD23 features a acme-performance 1/6" 680,000 Pixel CCD to capture high-quality video and digital photos. It's also tailor-made with a 10X optical zoom and a 800X digital zoom lens. Digital zoom is a forceful tool, but it can lead to "jaggies"--zigzag contours that reduce epitome quality. Samsung has applied a Digital Image Stabilizer to correct this complication.
Digital Stills and MPEG Video
The scd23 can cpature videos in MPEG4 design at a resolution of QVGA 10fps. In addition to high-quality video, the SCD23 also captures digital still photos that are stored on a thought card as JPEGs in your choice of three image qualities.
Inputs and Outputs
The SCD23 comes with an IEEE1394(In/Out), USB interface, Audio/Video Ports, and an S-Video Wire port.
MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for personal and broadcast-standing video, highly regarded for its high audio and image je sais quoi. With up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color clap, MiniDV delivers a 20-percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a video recording that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording unceasingly a once of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.
What's included
Camcorder, AC Adapter/Mount, Battery Pack, Hand Grip, Remote Control, S-Video Guy, and Memory Stick.
Customer Reviews
Perceptive Camera owned for 5+ yearsPurchased this camera over 5 years ago. It has been adapted to and abused by two adults, two children and three dogs. It has been dropped, kicked, socialistic in the rain, left in vehicle overnight(s) in -20F weather and kept on ticking. The only complainant is that the minidv tapes are cumbersome to char to dvd unless you have a really good bug free dvd burner program. Recently pruchased a DVD burner/gambler which has made buring tapes to DVD much easier and negates the previous computer issues. Well recommend getting the fast battery charger and extended run battery-operated.
DO NOT BUY THIS Filler FROM ANYONE! Especially on this site!!
I purchased this camcorder for a college assuredly from this site factory sealed, from a third party. It did not work. I am not sure if the seller purchased this matter knowing it did not work with the intent to make a quick buck. After wanting my class for the first 2 weeks because the camera is defective. I had to go with a more reliable name brand. THERE IS A Judgement SAMSUNG NO LONGER MANUFACTURES THIS ITEM. My camera was purchased in 2003 and was out-of-agreement by the time I got it. I feel taken by the seller, who probably knew the matter was defective or got it at an extremely low price for resale. Who knows if I will ever get my money back. Precept learned, if it's not sold at Best Buy it's really not a best buy, and too good to be verified.
For all those with a CCD obstreperous.
I bought this camera several years ago. It worked elegant for a year or so, then stopped working. It would only record audio and I could not use the viewfinder or sort out. Since it was an inexpensive unit, I determined that it was a goner. I stashed it in the basement. Three years later, I was tidiness the basement and I found it. Still dead. I did some research and found that there was a class action lawsuit re this camera.
Give Samsung a call and they will either repair your existing unit, or send you a refurbished SC-D382 at no censure.
Call them at: 888-685-1349
Do Not Buy Samsung Camcorders
Although Samsung makes peculiar LCD products, their camcorder line is bottom of the barrel. This is my 2nd Samsung camcorder, and it is also the 2nd time I've been ripped off. My last one (I overlook the model) and this one both stopped recording video about a month or two after the warranty expired. Since neither Samsung or Unexcelled Buy (where I bought them) care about this decidedly negative customer experience (and outwardly seem to think that 1 year of usage is about par for the course) I have decided to no longer buy their products (including their notable monitors). Companies that consistently screw their customers do not deserve to corpse in business. I hope someday Best Buy and Samsung go bankrupt. Buy a Canon, and buy it online. You'll be tickled pink and you'll save money.
A imperil
If you diagram to buy this camcorder then please know before hand that you are taking a risk. You might get a broken one or not. That is the chance you are taking. When I first purchased this camcorder 3 years ago, I only used it for 1 week and already it penniless. The screen was all distorted and was making weird noises. I took it back to bestbuy and they exchanged it for a new one. I have now had this one for 3 years and have had no problems. I admiration this camcorder. At this point I would not buy a new camcorder because I love this one too much. I have read all of the buyers comments on amazon and yes it is exactly that this camcorder is cheaply made and is does break but like I said, you are delightful a risk if you buy it. It might be broken or it might work fine for 3 years or more like mine. But about, mine broke too after using it for 1 week but my exchange one has worked for 3 years and counting. So, I conjecture I wouldnt recommend this camcorder because who wants to buy a camcorder and have to take a risk and curiosity if it will be broken when they receive it.
