Samsung SCD5000 DuoCam

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Specifications: Video input type: Camcorder / digital camera combo ; Optical sensor type: CCD ; Optical zoom: 10 x ; See full specs

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Reviewed by:
Lori Grunin
Reviewed on: 07/22/2003

Samsung just started shipping its $1,400 SCD5000 DuoCam, which combines a 680,000-pixel MiniDV camcorder with a 4.1-megapixel still camera. You'd think a camera and a camcorder would go together like chocolate and peanut butter, but based on our initial observations, we doubt the SCD5000 will be the next taste sensation.

Upside: A single device that can shoot good video as well as stills is the Holy Grail of consumer imaging. Since no sensor/optical system available is optimal for both tasks, Samsung didn't try to fake it, instead housing two separate systems in a rotating module. The company gets points for imagination.

Downside: Like mating a poodle with a rottweiler, this solution is awkward on several levels. Who's it for? The camcorder is low-budget, while the camera would normally be targeted at a higher-end buyer. And the large, clunky unit is both bigger and more expensive than two separate devices.

Outlook: We suspect Samsung will need a couple of SCD5000 generations to get the mix right. Maybe by then, two sensor/optical systems will be unnecessary. Or now that Samsung has floated the idea, perhaps another company will simply come up with a more-compact design or bring down the price.

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"I borrowed it from my buddy and it was great."

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 68

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Samsung Duo Cam SCD5000 Mini DV Camcorder from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 40/100 and users 63/100. Comparing these reviews to 93020 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 68/100 = Good.
videomaker.com

Summary: It is clear that this innovative camera succeeds on a functional level, with both good video and good still performance. It is not cheaper than if you bought both separately and it isn't really any smaller either. The real advantage to the SCD5000 ...

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