Samsung SC-DX205

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.

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• 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

Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001