Digital 8 Camcorders Digital8Camcorders.com is your one-stop source for information about digital 8 camcorders.

1. 

   S. Farr
   May 27th, 2010 - 11:14

   I’ve had this camera for a year or so. I purchased an extra battery because the battery does not last very long. Like almost everyone else, the quality of the images is not as good as I thought and this camera really isn’t worth the money. You can get just as good quality from a $120.00 camera. I wish I had known this sooner and I wouldn’t have spent so much.
   Rating: 3 / 5
2. 

   M. Hong
   May 27th, 2010 - 12:35

   This is my first camcorder and I have to say this is very easy to use. It has many features and its convenient to save on memory stick and be able to switch from internal to external memory while recording and vice versa. Unlike the other posts I WAS able to use a 2G external memory which gives it a lot more shooting time.

   It’s nice to have MP3 capability but you don’t want to waste the battery and cut into shooting time by listening to mp3s. Also, you HAVE TO use the bundles software for editing, you cannot use programs like VirtualDub. The given software is not the best, however it does suffice for basic tasks such as cutting and joining and there are actually many advanced features you can use as well.

   Overall I’m happy with the intuitive layout of the functions on the CAM, compact size, and the fact that it saves on memory stick since I have a Sony computer and the stick goes directly into the memory slot. Software could definitely be improved to make it easier to use however.
   Rating: 4 / 5
3. 

   Nirpal Missan
   May 27th, 2010 - 12:39

   This camera sucks, I am a big fan of Samsung products, but this camera is a flat out waste of money. I bought this and returned it a day later. It is NOT Mac compatible as it states and the quality is pathetic. This could so easly break in your pocket. I bought Sanyo Xacti C40 and think that is ten times better, almost no comparison. The samsung takes decent pics and video, but is cheaply constructed. So if your lookin into buy this opt for the Sanyo or Fisher, won’t regret it.
   Rating: 1 / 5
4. 

   Dub_Head
   May 27th, 2010 - 14:02

   As of May 7th ’05 Amazon still has the wrong image up for this item. The separate lens shown is included only with the Samsung SCX105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder.
   
   I notified customer service but they haven’t changed it yet. This camera is silver not matt black. I tried it out and found the video a little blurry. I would probably wait for an updated version. I have found better quality MPEG video on the little Sony T33 cybercam. I like the smaller size of flash based video cameras but you don’t get much full quality video on a 512MB card. Even 1G wouldn’t be enough to take on a vacation without bringing a laptop or external storage system with you.
   Rating: 3 / 5
5. 

   M. Dean
   May 27th, 2010 - 15:30

   I have tried several digital camcorders in order find the best way to go direct to DVD without tape. The Samsung Miniket SCM105S is by far not the best.

   Still pics are limited to 1.2 Megapixel resolution. (Xacti’s are 3.2, 4, and 5)

   The available formats do not let you record the highest quality MPEGs (capable) to the external Memory Stick Pro. So, you can only get close to DVD quality for about 10 minutes on the internal memory (around 495MB). As well, the external memory is limited in size to 1GB. (Not so with the Sanyo Xacti which will take MPEG4 on up to 4GB SD Cards for about 2 hours and 20 minutes of near DVD quality video.)

   Further, the buttons are way too small. You have to have childlike fingers and great dexterity to coordinate your movie making experience. The normal hand-hold position blocks the flash port… a major design flaw. (Xacti buttons are handy and intuitive in layout. The flash is properly positioned.)

   Last but not least, the video format of the AVI’s is an oddball version that Windows MediaPlayer doesn’t like. A software work-around is provided that is like going behind your back to scratch your elbow.

   You MAY use the Samsung for an MP3 player. But, it’s a lot smarter to have a cheaper separate MP3 player that will withstand a bit of abuse than to have it embodied in a camcorder that costs at least $400. Convenient perhaps, but dumb.

   A good feature is the 10X optical zoom combined with the anti-shake. This does make for good video on the limited internal memeory. (Xactis of the 4 & 5 Megapixel resolution have the anti-shake technology with 5.8X optical zoom.)

   Nuff said.

   Rating: 2 / 5

Leave a comment