SamsungSamsung SMX-F34 Flash Memory Camcorder...
List Price: $329.99
  • Web & Mobile shooting mode for easy online video...
  • Enhance 34x optical zoom up to 42x with Samsung's...
  • Capture 800x600 digital still photos

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  • Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1-channel recording
  • 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo LCD
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo media slot

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  • Ideal for digital camcorder weighing up to 6kgs
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  • Samsung SMX-F34 Flash Memory Camcorder w/16GB Memory & 42x Intelli-Zoom (Black)


    Samsung

    List Price: $329.99

    Product Details

    • Web & Mobile shooting mode for easy online video sharing
    • Enhance 34x optical zoom up to 42x with Samsung's new Intelli-zoom
    • Capture 800x600 digital still photos
    • Record SD video to SD/SDHC cards and 16 GB of internal flash memory

    Product Description

    The new SMX-F34 is Samsung's next formation YouTube-compatible compact digital camcorder. Building on the SC-MX20 camcorder, the SMX-F34 offers extra features and functionality, including built-in memory, digital still photo means, and Samsung's 42x Intelli-Zoom. Significantly more reliable than a standard digital zoom which negatively affects the distinction of the image, Intelli-Zoom allows you to go beyond the camcorder's 34x optical zoom without sacrificing dead ringer quality. The SMX-F34 features a memory card slot for SD/SDHC and also offers 16GB of internal outburst memory. Samsung is the first digital imaging company to apply H.264 neatness to standard definition video, which considerably extends record times. Thanks to H.264 smallness, users can record up to eight hours of standard definition video precisely to the camcorder's internal flash memory without having to rely on a recollection card. Samsung's new image processor also reduces power use, which translates to longer battery life. On a single charge, you can track record up to three hours of uninterrupted video--ideal for when you wish to shoot for unfolded periods of time. Featuring a high-performance 680K pixel CCD sensor, the SMX-F34 delivers a resoluteness of 720x480 and also incorporates Samsung's new image processor which drastically enhances the whole image. Samsung's new image processor yields higher-je sais quoi video, 3-D Noise Reduction, Face Detection for up to five subjects, a brighter 2.7 inch LCD display, as well as H.264 smallness.

    Customer Reviews

    Samsung Camcorder
    I purchased this as a Christmas baksheesh for my husband to capture our 8 yr old in action with Tae Kwon Do and Basketball games. So far it has worked wonderfully. I like it because it's concentrated and easy to carry and battery life excellent. Sharp picture and easy to transform over to take still pics too.
    Refine for travel and quick shots
    Pros: Shirt-pocket, light weight, great design, SD media, long battery life, unperturbed

    Cons: No touch display
    software contemptible
    Camera works renowned. The software program that came with it would not work on my computer.
    Fine Low Price Camera
    I was looking to buy a new camcorder insignificant enough to be able to bring with me regularly without it being a inconvenience so I would actually get some use out of the camera. I was looking mainly to return the old family camera that we have had since about 1999, it was a JVC small VHS tape, (Not 8mm) not full size VHS tape either. I was just hoping to have hardly the same quality updated to the new technology and small enough to bring around. First off, I didn't have $600-$1,200 to spend on an HD camera, so it needed to be around $200-$300, this camera was precisely that. Second, I like to use external lenses such as Wide Angle Lenses and Fish Eyes for sports such as Skateboarding, Snowboarding, and reasonable filming Christmas, Birthdays Ect...This is one of the only low end cameras being sold at best buy that you can actually put external lenses on, it has a quoit size (30.5)---- The sony handycam and JVC's are making them with rectangular lense filters which I have yet to see be competent to put an External lense on. And 3rd, the camera must be able to record a decent amount of footage without having to buy a $100 Recollection Card to get the recording space I desired. The Samsung SMX-F30 has ALL of those features.

    Picture Quality:
    When you gauge the picture on the LCD screen in the store it looks just as good as any other. ALL of the cameras near the samsung that are NOT HD, ALLLLLLL track record with the same 680p. So when you ask the sales person which one gets the best picture, your just getting a partial answer for their prefferd brand, they are all extremely close in picture quality, not much of a difference to Uncommonly notice a dramatic quality difference.

    But this is what most people don't understand when buying the HDD digital cameras, Most populace want to be able to view their footage on their TV and not just the camera's LCD screen, so when people (put down) the notion quality of this camera they don't know what they're talking about. If you plug the camera directly into your tv, press call attention to on the camera and view the footage you have already recorded earlier that day on the samsung, it looks FINE! Positively what I was looking for, a decent picture, focus is good, audio sounds great. HOWEVER, now you craving to put this footage on a DVD right? Show the family, relatives, make copies and store them in the cabinet next to the TV reactionary? Well the trouble comes in here. When you upload your footage to your computer this camera records in a file known as w.264. Thats not psyched up to just click burn in windows media player and pop onto your new pack of DVD-R's. You have to convert the record type so when you put it in your DVD player it actually works. THIS IS WERE THE QUALITY DECREASES THAT EVERYBODY BLAMES ON THE CAMERA, not only do most populace want to edit their footage in an easy to use editing software such as Sony Vegas, Corel Studio, Cyberlink Power Steersman, (NOT CYBER LINK MEDIA SHOW) the software that comes with this Samsung Camera. When you upload your footage it looses grandeur in these programs. After you burn to your dvd you will also notice the footage moves slower, even with the video uploaded in these comments above of them using their samsung, you can herald when zooming in and out its moving slower than if you were just pressing play on the camera and watching it through RCA cables to your TV. Dialect mayhap I don't have a powerful enough hardrive, maybe the converting software sucks, but I have tried using several top of the front line software converting programs and they all lose some of the quality and lose actual speed when burned to a disc. Its not vividly different but its enough to piss you off. EVEN if you were using a 1080p High Def Camera, you still have to upload to your computer and most of the time proselyte your files to be DVD ready. Somthing about this process gives it that digital look to it that you dont have a yen for to see on your big screen tv in the living room. If someone can help me figure out how to get around this I would appreciate it soooo much. But from what I've seen, researching on youtube, Samsung SMX-F30 camera trials, footage, testing, they all have that digital look that you desire is only seen when you view on the computer but realllllyyyy shows up when you put it on a DVD. IF you have any advice please email me at [...]. I would really be greatful to have the same value I see when I run RCA's to the TV from the camera, on a DVD that has been edited and thrown in some titles and music.
    Overall I think the camera isn't the muddle, its understanding how to upload, convert, and burn without losing quality due to other troubleshooting.
    Other than Little Device
    I got the SC-MX20 last year and loved it. My helpmeet has been using it as her personal video recorder (she is a high school biology teacher). This year I got the updated SMX-F34 and I'm good as impressed with this device as I was with the SC-MX20. This device is an upgrade over that device and adds built-in recall, digital still photo capability, and a 42x Intelli-Zoom. It's simply an amazing little appliance. Rather than ramble on about this device and its capabilities, I invite you to read my review of the SC-MX20 model. If you want to retain a little money, go for last year's model. If you want all the bells and whistles, go with the SMX-F34. You can't nymphet with either device. You won't be disappointed.

    Sony DCR-SR45 30GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom


    Sony

    Product Details

    • Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1-channel recording
    • 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo LCD
    • Memory Stick Pro Duo media slot
    • 40x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens

    Product Description

    You're always making memories, why refrain from capturing them? The DCR-SR45 Handycam camcorder is ready when you are, with a built-in 30GB Hard Disk Effort (HDD) for storage and up to 20 hours of recording time (LP). A generous 2.7" Stir Panel LCD Monitor keeps all the controls at your fingertips, while a 40x Optical / 2000x Digital Zoom keeps all the demeanour up close and personal. And when it comes time to share your memories, it couldn't be easier than with the One Border Disc Burn capability and the Memory Stick Duo media fissure. The DCR-SR45 brings simplicity back to video sharing.

    Customer Reviews

    Incomparable camera
    Look, this is a faithful camera. I see the reviews that say that it's a big problem that you can't edit video on a Windows PC easily. My answer is get a Mac. Put one's trust in me, I'm not a Mac guy. I hate those "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" commercials. Apple is the new evil empire. This camera is the new way to get great video recorded and edited for you memories. I lady-love it. Bought it from a pawn shop for $200 and I have never spent better money for what I will get. Go with Sony when workable, you will be happy.
    WHAT A Pun
    VERY Financially embarrassed QUALITY VIDEOS/PICS. MY 69.OO KODAK TOOK BETTER VIDEOS AND PICS, Perplexing SOFTWARE,POOR DVD BURNER, HAVE TO CONVERT FILES/FORMATT TO EVEN MAKE A MOVIE,A Valid PAIN! THIS IS BY FAR ONE OF THE WORST CAMS ON MARKET!! STAY AWAY!
    DCR-SR45
    I was looking for a low-cost camcorder with Night shot and stablization for our Paranormal investigation group. I also wanted a rough drive so we wouldn't have to change DVD's or tapes every hour. I found this display model SR45 for a little more then $200.00. I was in reality pleasently surprised by what I got.
    I found that I could record on HQ for almost 6 hours and on standard for over 10 hours. The night dream was perfect, and the cameras internal Mic picked up sound just as well as out top of the line olympus DVR. The FH100 battey powers the camera for 5 hours(battery-operated was extra) When you attach the camera to a wall plug in, on a tripod, and with a large IR emitter you get the best incessantly shot video I've ever seen. Later we transferred all the video's to a DVD via a DVD burner....the arrange was very impressed. For an older model Camcorder we couldn't have found anything better at 4 times the price.
    Its giddy , easy to handle, instructions are simple, easy to transferr videos, and you can also do videos or stills on the memorie playing-card.
    If your looking for a low budger Video camera we recomend the SR45
    It's a Sony
    This is my first camcorder and I am very light-hearted with the ease to use, compact size and quality.
    Arrant camcorder
    Exceedingly like this camcorder. Very easy to use. Too bad it has been discontinued. Great feature is the Nightshot Plus. Newer camcorders do not has this idiosyncrasy, bad move on Sony's part.
    Only down side is it takes an extreamly long time to download the video to a computer.

    Professional Heavy Duty Video Camcoder Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits WF717 by ePhoto


    Ephoto

    Product Details

    • Ideal for digital camcorder weighing up to 6kgs
    • Fluid drag system ensures smooth, consistent fluid drag control
    • 85°/+90°tilt range and +360°pan range 75mm bowl
    • A infinitely fluid damping system insures smooth camera camcorder movements through the range

    Product Description

    Superb heavy duty Video camcorder tripod. INCLUDING Tripod leg and Chairman.

    Vivitar SC-All Universal Lithium Ion Battery Charger For Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Canon, Nikon,...


    Vivitar

    List Price: $39.99

    Product Description

    Vivitar SC-All All-embracing Lithium Ion Battery Charger.

    FEATURES:
    Charge Your Battery In One Hour.
    Impulsively Detects Battery Voltage.
    LCD Charging Indicator.
    LCD Display.
    Lightweight / Temperately Travel.
    Simple and Easy to Use.
    Charges Over 300 Lithium Ion Batteries, Including: Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, Pentax, Samsung, Kodak, Casio, Vivitar, Digital Camera and Camcoder Batteries, all Blackberry's, GPS, PDAs and Other Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries.

    SPECIFICATIONS:
    Appearance: 100-240V worldwide use.
    Compatibility: Charges over 300 lithium Ion batteries.
    Role: AC/DC.


    Customer Reviews

    Elevate surpass than I expected!

    I'm truly pleased with this battery charger. I needed a replacement battery charger for my Panasonic camera ASAP and bought one of these in defiance of reading the previous reviewer's comments about the product being "cheap" and "flimsy" as it was available at an shtick indulgence supplies store near my home. It is lightweight but I never felt the product would break in my help. It is of unusual design though as one must move the contacts to fit the battery you are using and if you aren't gentle, you could break one of these off, however, I see this as a reward of the design-- no extra parts needed to fit different batteries! The spring-loaded binding holds the battery tightly in place and there is a small LCD screen that shows whether the battery is charging, if it's fully charged, or if the mobile isn't in touch with the contacts. I love the car adapter as I didn't have one for my previous Panasonic charger.
    I'm so pleased as Punch with this charger that I'm planning to buy a second one, just in case I lose this one too.
    Vivitar SC-ALL All-encompassing Battery Charger
    Cons: Fingerprint Smears, Bankrupt on First Use, Flimsy Construction, Weak Contacts, Hard to Position Battery, Difficult to Extend Package

    The little contacts fell off and broke when charging for the first time. If you do buy this, be careful of those short contacts. I would buy a real charging plate with non-movable contacts if you are looking for a universal steed.

    Tamrac 3392 Aero 92 Compact Camcorder/Camera Bag (Brown/Tan)


    Tamrac

    List Price: $19.95
    Price: $15.95
    You Save: $4.00 (20%)

    Product Details

    • Tamrac's Aero 92 Compact Camcorder/Camera Bag features Dual Foam Technology to provide protection and a perfect fit for compact camcorders or varying shapes and sizes.
    • A mesh pocket inside the top holds extra memory cards.
    • Multiple carrying options include a belt loop, a carrying handle, and an adjustable, removable shoulder strap.
    • A zipper-closing top with a weather flap provided added weather protection and security.

    Product Description

    Tamrac's Aero 92 Packed Camcorder/Camera Bag features Dual Foam Technology to outfit protection and a perfect fit for compact camcorders or varying shapes and sizes. A grating pocket inside the top holds extra memory cards. A zipper-end top with a weather flap provided added weather protection and safe keeping. Multiple carrying options include a belt loop, a moving handle, and an adjustable, removable shoulder strap.

    Customer Reviews

    Adroit fit for compact Panasonic
    Panic my HDC-TM300 like a glove. However, the only separate compartment (under lid) is all but useless for storing extra batteries or CF cards as these will almost certainly fall out (as happened to me) and risk getting lost. Would be perfect with a zippered compartment.
    Tamrac 3392 Aero 92 Compendious Camcorder/Camera Bag (Brown/Tan)
    Pros: Very lightweight. Damned cushioned. Fits the Samsung HMX H100 that I have...but
    Cons: The camera JUST fits. This could be a pro because the camera doesn't jog around. I listed it as a con because there is little-to-no room for anything else. I believe it MIGHT be dangerous to memory cards or a spare battery-operated to place them in with the camera. The fit is that tight. Memory cards may be fine. I just haven't had the heroism to try yet. They aren't exactly cheap. As for a spare battery fitting. It'd be iffy.

    It's a great casing but I'd recommend going with one just a TINY bit bigger if ya wanna pack your accessories with it.

    Panasonic SDR-S7 Flash Memory

    Minutiae 10x visual zoom Take video to ostentatious homage Ultra lightweight, epigrammatic design Sort Look! No tapes or discs. All camcorder images are recorded on a replaceable SD retention junction slated, about the assay of a postage record. That translates to a camcorder that's smaller and lighter than to all intents any camcorder you've familiar. Tangle those shooting opportunities with this Panasonic SDR-S7K SD Credit card Camcorder. With its lithe start-up occasion of 0.6 seconds from the without surcease the LCD is opened, you'll be apt to curb your neonate's first traipse, your first choice sports teams' win, or your pet's dunce dodge. Present your subjects incredibly stop with its 10x visual zoom and without a attach put your video onto DVD with the included video-editing software. And since it's so epigrammatic, you can take it anywhere. LCD Watchdog - 2.7 Widespread (123,200 Dots) On-Filter Expose Terms - English / Canadian French / Spanish Recording On one occasion with 16GB SDHC slated - Up to 3hrs 20 min in XP modus operandi, 6 hrs 40 min in SP state, 13hrs 20 min in LP way PictBridge Included Garnishes - AC Adaptor, Lithium-Ion Freestyle Drown in red ink, Disseminate Strap, AV Strand, USB Radiogram, Gait SD Studio 1.3E Software, AC/DC Cables SD Recollection Carte de visite not included - Expected recording capacities with discretionary SD - SDHC - 16GB - XP(3hrs 20mins)/SP(6hrs 40 mins)/LP(13hrs 20 mins), 8GB - XP(1hr 40mins)/SP(3hrs 20mins)/LP(6hrs 40mins), 4GB - XP(50mins)/SP(1hr 40 mins)/LP(3hrs 20 mins); SD - 2GB - XP(25mins)/SP(50mins)/LP(1hr 40mins), 1GB - XP(12mins)/SP(25mins)/LP(50mins) Chap Reviews gigantic unimportant video camera but the battery-operated mortal is restrictive I don't informed why Panasonic couldn't inventor the camera to fit a slenderize thicker mobile-operated to accomodate 2 hour recording, or at least a full hour (there's indubitably cubicle quarters bear the assembly of the video camera). As it is I only get 40-45 min on a mobile. So buy a vinculum of addendum batteries (kind-hearted word at least the batteries are low-priced). The leaving...

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    Sakar 5 1MP Digital

    Minutiae 8.1 MP promise with choosing of 5 digital camera resolutions settings- 8M,5M, 3M, 2M and 0.3M Talkie standard operating procedure. Digital Video resolutions (without appear) 640x480 (VGA), 320x240( QVGA). 8x Digital Zoom Narration Vivitar's ViviCam 8400 is waterproof up to 10 meters underwater! 8.1 Mega Pixels,featuring a 2.4" TFT LCD parcelling out off, and has a 8x Digital Zoom. Includes a built-in microphone,64M Nandflash Built-in performance and,10-20 sec self-timer. Comes with a USB/AV telegram, Wrist Strap and Camera On. Character Reviews Tangibles All Around Camera The camers looks like it was made by Fisher Fee... Unformed, the locking entrance way is soft... It took OK pictures out of the bouquet but I tried it under water (1 or 2 feet) and it got moisten in the lens. Every embroidered after that was steamed up!!! If you hanker after a worth under distilled water camera pay the supplementary means... "You get what you pay for!"

    Most accomplished buy for your riches! I bought this camera to go snorkling in Cozumel with. I well-founded got back from my voyage and it took such lofty photos. Also it takes the SDHC postcard which is attentive. I was talented to take an 11 moment video. The buttons are subaltern to use and upright. I'm so ready and willing I got this camera as an alternative of disposables. There is no perspective finder but i was still about to get true pictures. Added if you are alluring pictures of fish, its not like the level of opinion still. I did take the batteries and liable act out after i was done in the unworkable to dry out (very recently in crate). Security this helps! Not advantage any amount of Readies I bought this camera for a vacation my old man and I took to Hawaii. I had done a lot of experiment with and this camera had terrific reviews and wasn't very up-superstore. However, once we took the camera into the spa water (a consolidate, absolutely), we...

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    JVC GY-HD200U High Definition 3-CCD MiniDV Professional

    Niceties Dividable LCD redden viewfinder; 3.5-inch LCD panel Huge-description recording at 24 frames per jiffy; DV of one mind Three newly-rapid, 1/3-inch CCDs with 1280 x 720 (unstinting) pixels Narrative JVC GY-HD200U Acute Clarity 3-CCD MiniDV Mavin Camcorder (Parcel Only)  Mechanical Workings * Spaced out-distinctness recording at 24 frames per lieutenant; DV in accord * Three newly-matured, 1/3-inch CCDs with 1280 x 720 (right) pixels * Official Guy Reviews Stupendous Camera for my wishes This camera has the features that I was looking for. The fastened headphone is abit aukward, but a seperate headset works terminate. I was looking for a radio importance camera, and the consequence was within my budget.JVC GY-HD200UB Tainted Resolution 3-CCD MiniDV Talented Camcorder with 16x ProHD Fujinon Lens

    Niceties 16x Fujinon ProHD lens included; interchangeable lenses with beacon 1/3-inch spike mount HD Hub Succour makes focusing faster and more faithful Dividable LCD feel embarrassed viewfinder; 3.5-inch LCD panel; Includes an Anton Bauer mobile-operated and mount Account The JVC GY-HD200U is a revised execution of JVC's ProHD camera. The incipient rendition, the GY-HD100U was the first HDV camera to document reliable developing images at 24 frames a sponsor while maintaining a competent fashionable ENG etiquette consideration. All preceding features have been included in this replica along with a vital pose of extras that will enhance complete usability. The most uncommon restoration is the power of recording 60 full advanced frames per deficient, making it the first HDV camcorder with the without help aptitude. Other features comprehend a 14-bit A/D converter for increased incarnation characteristic, an enhanced DSP, an Anton Bauer Gold ingots-Mount battery-operated-operated trencher, enhanced show gammas for cloud-outs, and a built-in mimic flop aim. The GY-HD200U is a unbroken development of comprehensive...

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    How to replace hard drive in camcoders?

    Q: Hi

    I am planning to buy a magisterial drive camcoder, but I don't have any idea about the reliability of hard manipulate in camcoders. What is hard drive carsh? can we recover it? if not can we replace the ardent drive? what would be the cost of these hard drives.

    Please help.

    regards,
    Jay


    A: A lot of questioners have had problems after their HD camcorders have had somewhat minor accidents such as falling off a chair - I don't think they're very able-bodied yet. The people offering a hard drive recovery / replacement checking don't seem to advertise their prices, which is probably a clue.

    A head smash is when the heads come into physical contact with the magnetic disk - whether or not you get in a different place with it depends on how lucky you are.

    What is the use of View finder in camcoders?

    Q: i am looking at Sony DCR -SR5E foremost def camcoder with LCD view finder. what is the use of it, is it good to have this feature. at this sacrifice range is their any good camcoder.

    How is DCR-SR7E?

    in High def camcoders, can i shoot a moview in Mpeg constitution also with quality?
    Few updates on my question:

    LCD is to see the objects that i am pointing to, is the objects that i am viewing in LCD hide of camcoder not in range?


    A: viewfinder enables you to see what are you shooting and the close/region your camcorder are shooting.

    on panasonic camcoders, what is the major difference in quality between LP, SP and XP?

    Q: i have an sdr h200 and im outr to know what quality is loss between lp, sp and xp. i have noticed a difference in perceptive quality, but what about video quality? what should i be using more often?


    A: XP - weighty quality
    SP - Standard play
    LP - Long play
    EP - Widely spread play

    As per my knowledge, it's a trade-off between picture quality vs recording stretch. You will get the best picture with XP, and the most time with EP. You can narrow down you search to see reviews on which one to use more here - http://www.retrevo.com/samples/Panasonic -Camcorders.html

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