Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: SC-DX205/XAA
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Product brief
Description: The Samsung SC-DX205 is a DVD-R DL (8 cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R (8cm), and flash card-based, consumer camcorder.Compared to other consumer camcorders on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $270.
Pros: Supports manual focus, which helps intermediate users to tape in hard-to-focus situations.Its 34x zoom lens provides a longer telephoto range than most other camcorders.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Made for those who want the perks of a DVD-recordable disc but don't mind the compromises.
Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this camcorder has great features for the money.
Suggestions: For more help selecting the right digital camcorder, visit CNET Reviews' buying guide.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part Number: SC-DX205/XAA
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 2200 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Digital Video Format H.264, MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Image Storage JPEG 800 x 600
- Media Type Flash card, DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R DL (8 cm)
- Recording Speed LP, SP, XP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 78.2 mm - F/1.6-4.3
- Focal Length 2.3 mm - 78.2 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.6-4.3
- Optical Zoom 34 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.3 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Schneider-Kreuznach
- Max focal length 78.2 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 30.5 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Direct print, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Interval shooting mode, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Cyberlink Medi@Show, Drivers & Utilities
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 112,000 pixels
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 4.8 in
- Height 3.6 in
- Weight 12.9 oz
Manufacturer info
- Samsung
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
- Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
- Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001



