Samsung SCL860 8mm Camcorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the viewfinder and color. The usability and zoom also get good feedback, whereas views about the portability and battery are different. Many are critical about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung SCL860 8mm Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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satisfied cosumer without a care in the world....

 

its great for the beginners and its not complicated to use..

You Cannot charge the battery without the camera............

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Samsung SCL 860 -- 4 beginners / intermediates

 

Good price for what you get,excellent zoom,very compact

Can't type titles,no USB jack for transfer to computer

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung SCL860 8mm Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of the Samsung SCL860 8mm Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, zoom, usability, battery, viewfinder

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Durable and easy to use for a low price

 

Built tough, nice features and effects, long zoom

AC adapter broke, short-lived battery

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SCL860 Palmcorder is Great!

 

This is great for home movies or recording special moments!! I think that the only bad thing about it is how little time there is on the tape. Anyways, I love all of the settings and features, and it is so easy to handle!! Woo!!

This is great for home movies or recording special moments!! I think that the only bad thing about it is how little time there is on the tape. Anyways, I love all of the settings and features, and it is so easy to handle!! Woo!!

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I had a deception

 

I buy a Samsung SCL-860 and I hoped to can use on a PAL VCR, but when I try to record on my VCR with PAL60 features I had a real deception because my recording is black and white. What can I do now?

I buy a Samsung SCL-860 and I hoped to can use on a PAL VCR, but when I try to record on my VCR with PAL60 features I had a real deception because my recording is black and white. What can I do now?

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great camcorder

 

I have had this camcorder for about a year. I have not had any trouble with it. I take it to the drag races with me. With the great zoom I can record the cars all the way to the end of the quarter mile track. The battery life is great. It recharges...

I have had this camcorder for about a year. I have not had any trouble with it. I take it to the drag races with me. With the great zoom I can record the cars all the way to the end of the quarter mile track. The battery life is great. It recharges...

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good item

 

I think this is a great camcorder for someone on a tight budget, but I don't like the fact that there is no cartridge to play the Hi-8 tape in the vcr there is a cord you hook your camcorder to the vcr with and use the camcorder almost as a vcr to play...

I think this is a great camcorder for someone on a tight budget, but I don't like the fact that there is no cartridge to play the Hi-8 tape in the vcr there is a cord you hook your camcorder to the vcr with and use the camcorder almost as a vcr to play...

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good item

 

good item

I think this is a great camcorder for someone on a tight budget, but I don't like the fact that there is no cartridge to play the Hi-8 tape in the vcr there is a cord you hook your camcorder to the vcr with and use the camcorder almost as a vcr to play...

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High End features, low end cost

 

The Samsung SC-L860 is a great camcorder for those shopping on a budget but still wanting some of the features of a more expensive camcorder. Overall I have found this camcorder very easy to use and am very satisfied with my purchase. One of the ...

price, features, ease of use

light, LCD display lacks contrast adjustment

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Product Specifications

Compact in size and easy to operate Samsung camcorders provide a top quality video image that is virtually unaffected by hand movements during recording (Digital Image Stabilization). The SC-L860 offers unique attractive functionality like Easy-Q which lets you easily set your camcorder on preset standard shooting mode. The SC-L860 also has special features including, backlight compensation and the flexibility of its snapshot mode.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Camera Flash

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.9in
Height:4.1in
Weight:1.8lbs
Width:4in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Hi-speed shutter / Portrait mode / Sand & snow / Sports mode / Spotlight

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:SC-L860
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.6
Max Focal Length:79.2mm
Min Focal Length:3.6mm
Optical Zoom:22
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:270Kpix
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Scene Transition:Fade trigger
Digital Zoom:880
Media Type:Hi8 / Video8
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Special Effects:Art / Black & White / Cinema / Ghost / Mirror / Mosaic / Negative / Sepia / Strobe / Wide
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Black & white
Viewfinder Type:Electronic
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