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Samsung SC-L810 Hi-8 Analog Camcorder

Samsung SC-L810 Hi-8 Analog Camcorder

50 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (19)
Image quality (14)
Usability (12)
Portability (6)
Zoom (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the portability and zoom. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed views about the viewfinder.

value for money, image quality, usability, zoom, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung SC-L810 Hi-8 Analog Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Bruce Coykendall (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Samsung SC-L810 Hi8

With video stores filled with digital everything, Samsung keeps the analog dream alive in the moderately priced SC-L810 Hi-8 camcorder. Listing at $230 the SC-L810 is a good novice shooter's intro-to-video device. Point-and-shoot simplicity make the...

Easy to use Easy to hold Good picture quality

Awkward placement of focus wheel and A/V output jack

A good analog camera for the novice at a fair price.

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by: (best-digital-camcorder-reviews.com)

Samsung SCL810

Samsung SCL906 Hi8 Camcorder.

Samsung SCL810 Camcorder features backlight compensation, a built-in light, and the Easy-Q easy navigator. Samsung offers quality and simplicity. Compact in size and easy to operate Samsung camcorders provide a top quality video image. The SC-L810...

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

very nice camera. works aweswome

no opinion

mine broke after about 8 months. i was wondering if you could send me another one

Jun, 2004

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Consumer review by: Royceta (shopzilla.com)

Misinformed but otherwise very happy

Simplicity

not applicable

Oct, 2003

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Samsung SC-L810 Hi-8 Analog Camcorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 user reviews of the Samsung SC-L810 Hi-8 Analog Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, image quality, usability, zoom, portability

70% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Tim (amazon.com)

Decent camera

I got this camera because I had a stack of old 8mm tapes I wanted to convert to DVD. This little camera did the trick very easily. However, I would note, that if you have old tapes that were recorded in LP this will NOT play them.

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: chaitu123 (ciao.com)

Quick review of Samsung SC-L810

Because it is very easy to handle and although the size is no a big issue for many, the adjustment makes it simpler and the zoom buttons are just in the right place and it even has the best quality mic. which doesn't even miss a whisker. It also...

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review by: George-on-da-go (amazon.com)

Great replacement

I bought this to replace my lost camcorder battery. I have a Samsung scl810 8mm camcorder. When the replacement arrived, the first thing I did was pop it in my device to see it it worked and it does. I'm a happy customer.

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: djcaseanova (epinions.com)

Neato mosquito!

Intro: This camcorder was a great buy! I bought it used, without instructions, and without any knowledge of camcorders. This was the first cam I owned. Quick Review: I was concerned with cam quality prior to buying this, but the quality was ...

Great audio and microphoneEase of use was fantastic

Auto focus needs workManual removal of display screen

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review by: Chris (amazon.com)

Great at first, then...

I bought this camcorder about 1 and a half years ago because I really wanted to start making movies. So, I went to target and bought it for 200 dollars which is a great price for a camcorder. It has 22x optical zoom and 880x digital zoom. I took it...

Nov, 2005

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Product Specifications

Compact in size and easy to operate Samsung camcorders provide a top quality video image. The SC-L810 offers unique attractive functionality, special features, quality and simplicity.2.5" TFT Active-Matrix LCD Display: TFT active-matrix technology assures the finest, brightest picture available. It rotates 210 degrees for multi-angle shooting, self-recording and playback.Back Light Compensation (BLC) insures proper light balance of entire scene by digitally adjusting iris to an optimum level.Auto/Manual Focus adds more ability for you to control the focus of the scene.22x Optical; 880x Variable Speed Digital Power Zoom provides incredible zooming ability. Variable speed control is activated by automatic sensing of the amount of pressure applied to the zoom tab.Worldwide AC Adapter (100V-240V, 50/60Hz) enables camcorder operation and battery recharging anywhere in the world.Worldwide Multi-System Output offers both NTSC and PAL outputs. This enables you to plug your camcorder into almost any TV for viewing while vacationing in other countries.Easy-Q Button guarantees uniformly excellent shots for the user under any conditions. For Easy Mode, you press the Easy-Q button. From there, everything is set.Custom-Q Button makes it possible for professional users to program their favorite settings, adaptable to any condition. You press the Custom-Q button, and your favorite mode setting is set.Video Light provides additional lighting in poorly lit situations.