Samsung SCD180 MiniDV Upright Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD Display, 10x Optical & 8MB Memory Stick

Title : Samsung SCD180 MiniDV Upright Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD Display, 10x Optical & 8MB Memory Stick
Author : Samsung Electronics
Release Date : 20020701
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $999.99
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Editorial Reviews :
The uniquely designed SCD180 sits snugly in your hand for great convenience and comfort while shooting. Among its many features are a large 2.5-inch LCD screen that rotates 210 degrees, a shoe for external accessories, a remote control, and a color onscreen display with easy-to-use dial navigation controls.
Lens
The optical zoom magnifies up to 12 times, while the digital zoom, which works by electronically enhancing the optical image, reaches up to 480 times. The zoom toggle is pressure sensitive, so you can control the speed of your zooms. The electronic image stabilization keeps the picture steady throughout the natural shakes and jitters during usage.

Digital Stills
Digital photos are stored on the included 8 MB Memory Stick in JPEG format. The SCD180 has a USB connection for easy PC import. You can use the included software, MGI PhotoSuite II, to edit your digital stills.

Inputs and Outputs
The standard DV IEEE1394 port (also called FireWire) is present for a no-loss connection to a PC or other DV machines, as well as a USB port. The common RCA A/V connections are used for direct viewing on a television or VHS dubbing. You can also plug in an external microphone via the mic jack for better sound.

MiniDV Format
MiniDV digital technology delivers clear, sharp video with up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution--far superior to the 240 lines of resolution offered by 8mm camcorders. You'll get minimal color noise interference for a more stable picture. You'll also get excellent sound quality in either 12-bit or 16-bit audio recording modes.

* 16-bit audio includes one set of stereo audio tracks to produce CD-quality sound.
* 12-bit audio uses two sets of audio tracks, so you can easily add background music or commentary to your videos while maintaining the existing soundtrack.

This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12 the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording time of two full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.

Buyer Reviews :
I originally bought this camera for price and size and with the limited exposure to this particular camera, It was sort of a gamble. I have a digital camera for still photographs and needed a camcorder small enough to take along so as not to have to carry my Hi8 that is 2 1/2 times the size. This package really suited my need. I was able to carry both cameras in a medium size gadget bag along with enough film for both cameras to last us the 17 days we were gone plus the charger, etc...
The pictures from the camcorder were every thing that I had hoped they would be. I had one extra battery with me for the camcorder, and the B/W viewfinder proved to be more than convienient extending the life of the battery. The optical zoom was a pleasant surprise, giving good sharpness throughout the zoom range. The picture quality seems to be much better than my Sony Hi8, but from the literature, that was supposed to be expected.
I have large hands, and the camera fits quite well.The electronic stabilization is excellent. I'm not the steadiest when it comes to picking out things in the distance. I took only 11 pictures using the memory stick, but I prefer to use my digital camera for that purpose. The pictures from the memory stick were exceptable quality for 4x6, sharp and clean. The sound quality in the 12 bit mode is excellent, and adding background music to the sound track was simple with fantastic results. I have only had this camcorder for 3 months, but it has replaced my Sony Hi8 almost completely. ( the Sony is excellent, just very large ) I forgot to mention that I used the remote unit quite a bit. That, my friends, was fantastic. I carry a small tripod with me for those shots that you want to be in.
Overall, so far, I am more than satisfied with the camera.

(by A customer)

Features/Technical Specs :
* MiniDV camcorder
* 12x optical, 480x digital, zoom with digital image stabilization
* 2.5-inch color LCD and monochrome EVF
* Digital photo mode records onto 8 MB Memory Stick
* IEEE1394 (FireWire), A/V, external mic connections

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