Samsung SC-DC164 - camcorder - DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+RW (8cm)

Description: The Samsung SC-DC164 is a DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R (8cm), and DVD+ RW (8cm)-based, consumer camcorder.Compared to other consumer camcorders on the market, it is midpriced at around $500.

Pros: Supports manual focus, which helps intermediate users to shoot in hard-to-focus situations.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A consumer camcorder, suited for recording video directly to DVD.

Value: In general, this camcorder's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: SC-DC164

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Optical Sensor Size 1/4.5"
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Digital Video Format MPEG-4
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
• Webcam Capability Yes
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG-4 - 720 x 480

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro
• Image Storage JPEG 800 x 600
• Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm)

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - F/1.6
• Lens Aperture F/1.6
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Filter Size 30 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features Direct print, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility
• Included Accessories Remote control

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type LCD

• 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 USB ( Mini-USB Type B ), 1 x Composite video/audio output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.0 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 230,000 pixels
• Viewfinder Color Support Color

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 33.9 in
• Depth 4.8 in
• Height 3.4 in
• Weight 15.2 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