Samsung SC-D382 MiniDV Camcorder

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Batteries Included: 1 Binding: Electronics Brand: Samsung Color: Black Display Size: 2.7 EAN: 0036725302082 Feature: Mini DV Camcorder w/ 2.7"W LCD Viewfinder Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Samsung Manufacturer: Samsung Maximum Focal Length: 78.2 Minimum Focal Length: 2.3 Model: SC-D382 Optical Zoom: 34 Publisher: Samsung Studio: Samsung
Features Mini DV Camcorder w/ 2.7"W LCD Viewfinder 680K Pixel CCD Shneider Lens, Digital Image Stablizer Hidden 80 minute Battery 21 Language OSD
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Editorial Reviews: Samsung Mini DV Camcorder w/ 680K Pixel CCD
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Works Well for the Price Comment: This Samsung Camcorder is a good option for someone who wants to get something simple and easy to use that does the job and isn't very expensive. The picture quality is good. For beginners, it is probably easier to use than some other cameras out there but you still need to have a little finesse to figure it out. There aren't many buttons and it's not too involved yet you have to push the button a certain way to forward and rewind. You can't just push it- so that can be a little confusing at first...If you haven't used one like this before. Other than that pretty simple. Easy to hook up to TV and play back. Also take photos. Comes with remote control. Lightweight, easy to use, not expensive. Does the job and haven't had much of a problem with it. I'd say it's a good deal for the price. Customer Rating: Summary: Beware! Does not play tapes from other mini DV camcorders Comment: Beware! Do not buy Samsung SC-D382 if you want to use it to play tapes that you recorded on another camera! The Samsung will not do the job. Video is jumpy and the audio screeches. Samsung acknowledges this, but they stick it in a little note back on page 44 of their manual: "We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any [sic] tapes recorded on this camcorder. Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion." Sneaky! A call to Samsung quickly confirmed this. Samsung should have been much more clear about this limitation, especially since they have rolled out this product at the end of the mini DV cycle. Customer Rating: Summary: Pretty good camera Comment: This is a pretty good camera for planning out shots for an independent film. However, I wouldn't recommend it for youtube or home videography use because the image is very dark and grainy. Like I said, the only real use for this low quality camera is planning out shots that will be filmed with a much better camera later on. Customer Rating: Summary: The "Johnny-come-lately" of mini DV cams Comment: This is the most illogical piece of gear I've got in my arsenal by far. It loads from THE BOTTOM! Who'd uh thunk it. Little feller is so frail too. Hope I don't scare it. Woof :) Strange menu system makes for interesting operation attempts. Meets my basic needs in a miniDV though. Customer Rating: Summary: Samsung SC-D382 Comment: A well priced and well functioning camcorder, but with prices of HD Camcorders rapidly falling, the latter might be a better long term choice. SZ More Reviews