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Samsung SC-D353 is packed with features and value. The camcorder sports a streamlined body for easy carrying, and plenty of value-enhancing features. A 680K CCD and 20x Optical / 900x Digital zoom provide excellent picture clarity and high recording flexibility. A viewfinder and 2.5" LCD screen let users plan their shots, edit scenes, and playback video. The camera also features Enhanced Image Quality with DSP6 Digital Signal Processing technology, and upgraded USB streaming capabilities (VGA, 30fps). With USB 2.0 and IEEE1394 connectivity ports, your computer may be used to download images for storage, editing, enhancement, e-mailing, and printing still images. Net Dimensions - 2.52(W) x 3.62(H) x 4.62(D)
- Upgraded USB streaming (VGA 30 frames per second)
- 20x optical zoom
- Memory stick slot
- Enhanced image quality (DSP6)
- PictBridge
Samsung SCD353 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom Reviews
Samsung SCD353 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom Reviews
| 55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:  Battery life and availability is a BIG problem., By This review is from: Samsung SCD353 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom (Electronics) Pros - Nice and small and easy to carry. Software fairly easy to use. Middle of the road performance from an inexpensive camcorder. Cons - The lack of a video light makes the camera performance poor in low light. Still captures are low quality. Major Con - Battery life leaves a lot to be desired and additional batteries are very difficult to locate. This Camcorder has the smallest camcorder battery I've ever seen (SB-LSM80). I can only get between 40 minutes to an hour record time out of it, far short of what the manual claims. Then, it takes an hour and a half to fully re-charge which must be done in the camera since an external charger is not available. It also appears the battery only charges while the camera is off. I searched around and accessories are simply not available for this camera. Amazon.Com incorrectly lists the Samsung SB-L110 & Samsung SBL-220 batteries as accessories for this camcorder but the site is incorrect and the batteries are not... Read more 63 of 66 people found the following review helpful:  Nice but buy extra batteries!!!, By This review is from: Samsung SCD353 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom (Electronics) So I got this item and the first thing I did was charged the battery. After the battery was charged, I started to play with it to get used to the functions. So I played with the item for 15-20 minutes and turned it off. The next day, I took the camera to the motocross to watch my daughter race and when I went to start filming, the battery was dead. So I went home to charge the battery and to read the manual to see if I was missing something. Come to find out, it states in the manual that if you leave the battery connected to the camera, the camera will use the battery's energy even with it off. So if you get this camera, remove the battery from the camera when you are not using it and the battery will stay charged. I have tested this and it works but its really not something that the consumer should worry about. Other than that, the camera is easy to use, great in size and weight and fits very well even in my large hand. 25 of 25 people found the following review helpful: Excellent Value, By This review is from: Samsung SCD353 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom (Electronics) Sure, this camcorder is not perfect, but for the price I couldn't ask for much more. I think the availability of any MiniDV camcorder for little more money (after rebate) than today's VHS-C models is reason to celebrate. I have had the SCD353 for a few days and have done some testing. Even without changing the original settings, things look pretty good. In brightly lit scenes, colors are vibrant and fairly accurate. Granted, the focus is sometimes a little off. You might also see a digital artifact or two. But for casual video recording, these issues are not a big deal. My main complaints are that the LCD could be a little more clear, the black and white viewfinder emits a weird kind of bluish halo around the edges, the camera is a little awkward to hold and some of the controls are inconveniently placed (at least for my hand), and I question the long-term durability of the plastic casing. But on the other hand, the 20X zoom is a major plus, the camera is loaded... Read more |
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