Editorial Review:Product Description:Samsung's best 8mm camcorder - the SCM-51 offers an impressive array of features and conveniences in a compact, remarkably light and user-friendly design. Features include 22x optical zoom/440x digital zoom, black and white viewfinder, digital effects and excellent low-light capability.Built-in wide-angle lens allows an exceptionally wide view in tight areas, while the Wide Macro mode allows extreme close up recording. Digital image stabilization system eliminates unwanted picture shake while recording. With an excellent low-light capability, the SCM-51 can record nearly without light. Built-in features digitally process the video signal for a more stable picture. This ensures better playback for viewing or copying.
Amazon.com Product Description:Despite its low price, the Samsung SCM-51 camcorder has a surprisingly extensive set of features. It has 440x (22x optical) variable-speed digital power zoom, manual focus controls, 0.3 lux minimum visible illumination for excellent low-light sensitivity, and a built-in wide-angle lens, allowing an exceptionally wide view in tight areas (especially useful for indoor recordings). Macro mode allows extreme close-up recordings all the way down to 0.04 inches. A six-mode program auto exposure button adjusts camera settings for optimum results in a variety of situations: sports, portrait, spotlight, sand/snow, high speed shutter, and auto. The camera also has digital special effects, including mosaic, mirror, negative, emboss, cinema, and makeup.
For the highest-quality images, Samsung has employed digital signal processing, time base correction, and a flying erase head. The camera uses standard 8mm cassettes.
The 90-degree multiangle viewfinder rotates from horizontal to fully vertical, allowing low-angle shooting, and a diopter adjustment is provided for eyeglass wearers. When you're filming, a 'record review' feature helps with continuity, showing you the last three seconds of the scene you just shot.
The SCM-51 also boasts a built-in preset titler, date/time recording, battery/zoom readouts in viewfinder, and an auto refresh function on the charger that helps maintain the battery in peak condition. It comes with a worldwide AC adapter (100 to 240 volts, 50/60 Hz) and an extended-life lithium-ion battery for three hours of standard recording.
With this camera, you won't get some higher-end features: the viewfinder is monochrome instead of color and there's no flip-out viewscreen. Audio is recorded in hi-fi mono (some camcorders record in stereo), and there's no image stabilization. If these aren't features you're likely to miss, or you're looking for a great starter camera, the SCM-51 is a real bargain.
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Great Camera
I've been using this camera for one and a half years now and works great. Easy to use and with a lot of features. I specially love the widescreen and sepia modes.
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Excellent Low Cost Camcorder
After being disgusted by how expensive digital camcorders are, I thought I'd give this model a try. I really didn't expect much given the price but I was blown away. I found the sound and color to be quite good, the zoom and autofocus excellent, and an excellent list of features and effects. The camera was very easy to use and even easier to hook up to my vcr (with the included cable). I was also impressed at how fast it charged. All in all, an excellent camera, especially considering the cost.
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Great for the price
I got the samsung SCM 51 recently and love it. It's got great features for the price. This does not have a remote (SCM 52 and 53 does), but for the sub 200 price tag I don't think you will find a better camcorder. I wanted to use this for a couple of years till the digital technology comes of age. For starters, its a great camcorder. The picture quality is pretty good and the sound is great. You don't have to scream to be heard. The 22x optical zoom and the 440x digital zoom are outstanding. A great starters camcorder for the price. I would recommend this for anyone buying their first camcorder.
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Great feature, better price
This camera is great for the price. It has many feature that enhance the thought that is still a sub200.00 camera. The size and weight is incredible. One draw back is the size of the viewfinder, it rather small. If you dont need or can afford a digital camcorder, then this is perfect for filming parties, and events.
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Satisfied User in NYC
This is a basic featured, entry-level model that performs quite well. It does all of the tasks you would expect of a camcorder, and the color and sound are fine, unless you are an aspiring filmmaker. It is very simple to use, and will definitely work well for the next 3/4 years until digital camcorders become more affordable.
All I wanted was something to make home movies of my children, and possibly take on trips, and it has served me well in those capacities.
I recommend it to anyone who wants to get a well-made camcorder and doesnt want to spend alot of money. ...
