Reviewed by
soymar04 , Intermediate

Price Paid
$650.00 at sound machine malta

Photography Experience
11-20 years , Outdoor

Summary
It has an eye-catching estetic shape, quite handy and records a clear picture, a bit grainy in low lighted environment, but can be aided with built-in lamp. the hand-strap is ergonomically designed.

I have used about 2 - 3 times yearly for the last 4 years. But I won't purchase another Samsung product.

Strengths
Has a clear LCD picture, a good view even through the view finder (when it functions)

Weaknesses
It got faulty three times, everytime a different problem. Faults: recording head, ccd unit, LCD colour screen and view finder screen goes in lines. Also, screen tends to unexpectedly show "TAPE" as if there is no tape inserted, when actually there is and you have to remove and re-insert the battery everytime it happens.

The backlight compensation [BLC] button can be easily pressed unintentionally, when you try to fade-out, giving a reduced picture clarity during recording.

Similar Products Used
None, before this one.

Customer Service
Was ok and very understanding. I had to pay about $150, a reduced price for repairs though.

Reviewed by
random , Beginner

Price Paid
$400.00 at Sears

Summary
Well, i bought this camcorder at Sears a couple of days ago. They didn't include any of the parts needed for it to work, so i had to make another trip there and spend more money. So, i got it home, and it was working fine until I tried to record over the little DVC tape. The screen started to scramble and the camcorder made buzzing noises and crapped out. Now I'm returning it. Maybe I'll get a disposable camera instead.

Strengths
Great for scrambled picture

Weaknesses
Working

Similar Products Used
The box was nice to keep.

Customer Service
HORRIBLE customer service. A bunch of winners work at sears.

Reviewed by
Aaron , Casual

Price Paid
$0.00

Summary
Lots of fun and most bang for the buck. Equal to the sony TRV 19 with features at a fraction of the price.

Strengths
Lots of features
decent build and light weight

Weaknesses
a little more bulky than the equivalent sony
actually had to return the first one because it ate tapes right out of the box.
Sometimes low-light shots can be grainy

Similar Products Used
none

Customer Service
not used