Samsung SC-D963 1.1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 26x Optical Zoom

by Samsung

Product Details

• Item Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E0K7D6
• Item model number: SC-D963
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,296 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 19, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samsung SC-D963 1.1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 26x Optical Zoom features an ultra-compact design with a high optical zoom for superior performance. At the heart of the Samsung SC-D963 is a 1.1 megapixel CCD and 26x optical zoom. A 2.5-inch LCD makes for easy viewing of your subjects, and the camcorder also features a color viewfinder, SD/MMC slot, and 32 megabytes of built-in memory. In addition to video, the camcorder can capture still images up to 1152 x 864 resolution, as well as MPEG4 video recording. With USB 2.0 connectivity, the Samsung D963 offers fast, easy file transfer and PictBridge technology.

Among the many enhancements over previous lines of Samsung MiniDV camcorders include true 16:9 wide mode. When the 16:9 effects are selected, wide-screen footage can be displayed on a digital TV through the Samsung camcorder without any image distortion. Samsung's Wind Cut Plus feature lets users keep original sound and cut only background wind noise, while the Stereo Enhancement feature creates a vivid divide between right and left channels for a full-stereo sound field effect. Additional playback audio effects allow users to focus audio playback on the human voice, music or sound direction, and it also allows users to add echo effects. An advanced interface provides easy navigation of camera functions, and a battery information function provides detailed battery status to let you know when the power is low.

Product Description

With the Samsung SC-D963 Compact Camcorder you'll have all the recording tools you need, right in the palm of your hand. With its 1.1 megapixel CCD, you'll capture all the vivid details and bright colors, while the 26x optical and 1200x digital zoom helps you get the right shot every time. Image stabilizing and 16:9 recording tools let you make home movies that look professionally shot. 16 - 9 recording and viewing Digital image stabilization SD/MMC slot MPEG-4 recording and Webcam functions Flash Enhanced audio and video effects PictBridge compatible USB 2.0 NOTE - Specs are not finalized and are subject to change

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Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A piece of junk, September 19, 2006

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Sinan Gulhan (Johnson City, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SC-D963 1.1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 26x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I just got this camcorder for an exchange- my old camcorder was another samsung scd5000, and I waited 5 (five, unbelievable, months) for the camcorder to be exchanged.I have called customer relations for 100 times, they said they are going to fix it, exchange it, repair it, then did nothing in the end. I had to call them another 100 times, in the end executive customer relations, a superb invention of the management I suppose, which is responsible for everything, but is supervised by noone. Cut it short, they agreed for an exchange.
Then I got this one, scd963. I opened the box, nice, clean. Turned on the recorder mode, fine, recording; then the playback mode. A blue screen, not recording anything, not showing anything. The memory records, but not the tape. Well, should I be surprised?
In a word, Samsung is my worst experience in the United States, in terms of customer service, and quality of products. This new camcorder, is totally plastic, and now giving it another thought, I would be surprised if it worked. But simply, Samsung does not work.
Right now, my wife is on the phone with the executive customer services, for forty minutes, all they said was send it to us, we will repair it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Aweful experience, July 8, 2007

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Aj (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SC-D963 1.1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 26x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I bought mine last June. But at that time there was no any review anywhere. The camcorder was proved to be a piece of junk. The zooming function faile about 2 months after I bought it. The sounds in videos I recorded are fragmented. Both the video and pictures have very bad quality. In addition, the battery is becoming bad too. I sent it to the service center last month, with $45 payment for labor. Not recommended at all!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great camera for the price., July 9, 2006

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Pen4711 (Boise, ID USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung SC-D963 1.1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 26x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I have been playing with this camera for about a month now, and it is great. The only problem I have noted is you can hear noise on the built in mic, but turning on the wind noise dampener or using an external mic eliminates it completely. The battery life leaves much to be desired at only about 45 minutes on a full charge, which is not enough to even use up a full tape. And the digital zoom becomes too shaky and pixelated (even on a tripod) to use past about 150x... Other than those minor things, it is a great camera for the price, and I would definitely recommend it to any starting out video enthusiasts.