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Samsung SC-D372 (SCD372) Review

Review Team — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:37:00 +0000

The SC-D372 is Samsung’s lowest priced camcorder on the market today. The Samsung SCD372 is a miniDV video camera that is pretty simple to use. It is among one of the cheapest budget camcorders and one of the most compact. It has a handy 2.7 inch LCD flip out LCD screen that makes shooting video simple. A review of the Samsung SCD-372 find that its low, low price is one of its best features. You won’t find many other name brand camcorders for $175.

Samsung SC-D372 Features & Specifications Review

Recording Format: miniDV
Screen: 2.7 inch LCD
Optical Zoom: 34x
Digital Zoom: 1200x
Built-in Light: Yes
Image Stabilization: Yes
Warranty: 1 year
Digital Still Camera: No
Special Effects: Ball, Sepia, Emboss, Mirror, Mosaic, Pastel, Black & White
Dimensions: 2.2 inches wide, 4.7 inches deep, 3.7 inches high, 12 ounces

The Samsung SCD372 has adequate features for its price range but is missing some of the popular features of some higher priced video cameras like the ability to take digital still pictures. Many people are finding that miniDVD and hard drive camcorders are also simpler to transfer video as well. Overall, the SC-D372 is one of the cheapest cameras available so its options are somewhat limited. If you are looking for a very basic, simple to use camcorder, the Samsung SC-D372 is an option to consider.

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Canon ZR800 Review

Review Team — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:43:31 +0000

In the budget line of camcorders, Mini DV is one of the most popular options. Among the Mini DV manufacturers, Canon continues to be one of the strongest options. The Canon ZR800 is a very popular Mini DV camera because it comes with all the basics at a very reasonable price. It doesn’t quite have every bell and whistle but it has all the necessities with a quality picture, which is what really matters in the long run. The ZR800 is a very compact video camera that fits right in your palm comfortably. With some impressive features as well as quality, the Canon ZR800 is a great deal at around $250.

Canon ZR800 Features & Specifications Review

Dimensions: 3.6 inches high, 2.2 inches wide, 4.7 inches deep, 13.2 ounces
Format: Mini DV
Digital Zoom: 1000x
Optical Zoom: 35x
LCD Size: 2.7 inch
Image Stabilization: Yes
Video Light: Yes
Manual Focus: Yes
Records Audio: Yes
Viewfinder: Color
Remote: No
Warranty: 1 year

As you can see the Canon ZR800 is packed with the essential features. One pretty common feature that is not included is the ability to take still pictures. Although this is nice on some cameras, many people find that the quality of video camera still pictures is not great enough to leave your regular digital camera at home. Overall, the Canon ZR800 is a great entry level video camera at a very attractive price.

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