Samsung SCM-51 Hi8 Camcorder

Samsung SCM-51 Hi8 Camcorder
alaAverage 4.2

9 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the build quality and image quality are generally positive. The usability and color also get good reviews.

value for money, color, usability, image quality, build quality

On average, users rate this product 84/100.

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung SCM-51 Hi8 Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Samsung SCM-51 Hi8 Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

89% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great Camera

 

Great Camera

I've been using this camera for one and a half years now and works great. Easy to use and with a lot of features. I specially love the widescreen and sepia modes.

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Excellent Low Cost Camcorder

 

Excellent Low Cost Camcorder

After being disgusted by how expensive digital camcorders are, I thought I'd give this model a try. I really didn't expect much given the price but I was blown away. I found the sound and color to be quite good, the zoom and autofocus excellent, and...

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Great for the price

 

Great for the price

I got the samsung SCM 51 recently and love it. It's got great features for the price. This does not have a remote (SCM 52 and 53 does), but for the sub 200 price tag I don't think you will find a better camcorder. I wanted to use this for a couple of...

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Great feature, better price

 

Great feature, better price

This camera is great for the price. It has many feature that enhance the thought that is still a sub200.00 camera. The size and weight is incredible. One draw back is the size of the viewfinder, it rather small. If you dont need or can afford a...

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Satisfied User in NYC

 

Satisfied User in NYC

This is a basic featured, entry-level model that performs quite well. It does all of the tasks you would expect of a camcorder, and the color and sound are fine, unless you are an aspiring filmmaker. It is very simple to use, and will definitely work...

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Uh HUN

 

Uh HUN

Hello,peole don't buy this thing BORRING very shakey!!!!!I hated it poor color aand zoom if u want a good CAmera Try jvc products

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WOW!

 

WOW!

Athough I maybe 12, I know my camcorders! And this one is great I mean great the bzoom is good color is great nyou can bring it anywhere! And if you get bord you can play around with the zoom & color! BUY IT! And if I could I make it 10 stars!

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Great Price, Great Camera

 

Great Price, Great Camera

At first I was a little put off just because of the cameras price, thinking maybe it was a inexepenisve because it was janky. But Although its a litttle shaky, its a great camera. Worth the 250!

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Suprising (considering the low cost)

 

Suprising (considering the low cost)

A good friend of mine recently purchased this camera and i was given a chance to try it out. The still digital zoom is a very good feature for filming stuff like fast paced sporting avents. This camera makes a good family camera for making home videos,...

Product Specifications

Samsung's best 8mm camcorder - the SCM-51 offers an impressive array of features and conveniences in a compact, remarkably light and user-friendly design. Features include 22x optical zoom/440x digital zoom, black and white viewfinder, digital effects and excellent low-light capability. Built-in wide-angle lens allows an exceptionally wide view in tight areas, while the Wide Macro mode allows extreme close up recording. Digital image stabilization system eliminates unwanted picture shake while recording. With an excellent low-light capability, the SCM-51 can record nearly without light. Built-in features digitally process the video signal for a more stable picture. This ensures better playback for viewing or copying.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono / Omni-directional
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Run Time (Up To):180min

Camera Flash

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.9in
Height:4.1in
Weight:1.5lbs
Width:4in

Exposure Parameters

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

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:51
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung SCM

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F1.6
Max Focal Length:79.2mm
Min Focal Length:3.6mm
Optical Zoom:22
Special Functions:Macro
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Silver

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:250Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:270Kpix
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Zoom:440
Media Type:Video8
Special Effects:Black & White / Cinema / Emboss / Low Shutter Speed (LSS) / Make-up / Mirror / Mosaic / Negative / Sepia / Strobe / Wide
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Black & white
Viewfinder Type:CRT
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