Samsung SCD6040 Camcorder Review
The next generation of Samsung digital video has arrived with the DuoCam. This Samsung SCD6040 MiniDV camcorder has all the right features that will please the avid camcorder fan who is seeking a higher end video camera. The dual function of video recorder and digital camera. Its sleek and compact design allows it to go anywhere you go without taking up much space. 10x optical and 800x digital zoom, is perfect for recording crystal clear, high quality video from great distances. Its 680,000 CCD captures stunning, true-to-life color without compromising the size of the camcorder, and the 2.5 inch color LCD lets you see exactly what you are shooting without peering into a small viewfinder. The Samsung SCD6040 4.1 Megapixel digital camera that is the other half of this DuoCam has 3x optical zoom and 6x digital zoom and comes with 16MB of memory. A built-in auto flash pops up from the top of the device and the full featured manual control gives you many options to shoot with. Expansion is available through a multi-card expansion slot. Other features for DuoCam include, 0 Lux Power Nite Pix for shooting in low-light situations when a light source is unavailable, Digital Image Stabilization to combat shakey situations, and an expandable multi-card slot. The EZ-Dial navigator lets you browse through your menu commands efficiently and USB streaming shows your captured moments in real time. The MPEG4 and JPEG formats allow for easy downloading into your PC. This is done quickly using either the IEEE1394 firewire port or the USB port. The Samsung DuoCam is a great companion to anyone interested in recording digital video and shooting digital pictures with one simple device. Samsung SCD6040: The MiniDV Format MiniDV, the most common type of digital camcorder, records video using the standard DV-format. It's the preferred format for broadcast-quality video, and it is also highly regarded for its high audio and still image quality. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. Tapes come in lengths of 60 and 80 minutes at standard speed (SP), with use of lower speed mode (SP) increasing time to 90 and 120 minutes while reducing resolution. Samsung SCD 6040 Review: * Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack * DuoCam MiniDV camcorder and 4.1-megapixel digital still camera in one compact, easy-to-use package * 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 900x) for camcorder; 3x optical (12x digital) for DSC, and image stabilizer * 2.5-inch rotating LCD and color viewfinder * Low-light recording settings, multi-card slot, pop-up flash, and MPEG-4 recording
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