Samsung HD Camcorders have received excellent consumer reviews, especially in regards to their compact size, easy menu navigation, and price. Samsung released their first HD camcorder, the SC-HMX10, in 2007. The camcorder features a compact, sleek design, with a glossy black finish. The SC-HMX10’s 10x optical zoom lens has a focal length of 3.3 – 33mm, and a 30mm filter diameter. The camcorder has a record lamp, LED video light, remote sensor, and built-in stereo microphone. The LCD cavity, underneath the LCD screen, houses a panel with the HDMI, Component/AV, and USB terminals. The SC-HMX10 camcorder uses a 720p H.264 compression, well behind the 1080p camcorders, like the Canon HV-20. http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Samsung-SC-HMX10-Camcorder-Review-34476.htm

Samsung HD camcorders have been referred to as “budget HD camcorders.” With prices ranging from $549.00 to $849.00, Samsung HD camcorders offer some of the basic recording features of many of its more expensive counterparts. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/samsung-sc-hmx20c-hd/4505-6500_7-32815577.html

Consumers found some of the best features of Samsung HD camcorders to be: the camcorder’s compact size, easy navigation, both video and images are recorded on disc; the 10x optical zoom/20x digital zoom, which allows users to record from a good distance; 4:3 and 16:9 playback, which allows for playback on both older and newer television sets; the ability to print directly from the camcorder; Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), which minimizes picture shaking caused by hand movement during recording. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SC-HMX10-Definition-Camcorder-compatible/dp/B000MAQSD6

Some major disadvantages to Samsung HD camcorders that consumers have reported are the camera’s relatively short recording times, the videos being highly compressed, and the short battery life and the unavailability of extra batteries.

Based on overall consumer reviews, Samsung HD camcorders are excellent for basic use, and perform well in well-lit and naturally lit areas. Users may find that the picture is not as clear in lower lit areas, with lack of sharpness and color. http://alatest.com/apps/reviews/21018460/50512/?ref=http%3A%2F%2Freviews.cnet.com%2Fdigital-camcorders%2Fsamsung-sc-hmx20c-hd%2F4505-6500_7-32815577.html

Samsung HD camcorders can be purchased directly from Samsung, through their website at: www.samsung.com, or at most major electronics retailers.http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/photography/camcorders/index.idx?pagetype=type

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