Samsung DuoCam SC-D6040 user reviews (camcorder / digital camera combo - Mini DV)

4.5 stars

"Excellent Combination of Video/Photo" on December 30, 2004

Pros: Video Quality is very good. The picture quality is very good. 4.13 Megapixel!!

Cons: Tape ejection is a bit tricky. Kind of bulky, but to have two quality products in one is definately and advantage.

1.0 stars

"Run away from this camera...fast!" on August 24, 2005 by cowboy255

Pros: Dedicated still shot 4 Mega Pixel

Cons: Reminds me of the generic VCR/DVD combo players

Summary: 90 day warranty. 6 months the still pic broke down, and 4 weeks later the video broke down. $700 video camera, out of warranty, and a $400 repair estimate. I should have checked this camera on CNET for rating first (5.5 out of 10) I would have bought a comparable Panasonic (8) or Sony (7.7) instead. Transition from still pix to video and vice versa is painfully slow.

4.0 stars

"Great for someone new to digital photography" on February 26, 2005 by medicknights

Pros: 2 cameras in one

Cons: experienced digital photofolks may want more features

Summary: For the new digital photographer, this camera is everything in one package. No need to carry a still camera and a video camera. The video is decent and the still pics are clear enough for my canon pixma to print with great clarity. Bsic functions in XP are easy enough for almost anyone to use without too much fuss.
Experienced digifotofolk will find the features too basic for their needs.

4.0 stars

"very good pics for a video camera" on January 27, 2005

Pros: This Samsung is a great all-in-one device. It's unique two lens design affords the user 4+ megapixel still pictures and quality video footage. There are a few neat features; night pix, easy Q and picture size/quality selection to name a few. I was able to

Cons: The display is rather small, and the battery life is a bit short.