Samsung SCL-520 Hi8 Camcorder

by Samsung

Product Details

Product Manual [1.15mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 4.2 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TRZK
• Item model number: SCL-520
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,396 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Samsung has been making both film cameras and camcorders for many years now, first as a manufacturer for a major Japanese camera company, and now on its own. The years of experience have paid off, and Samsung now sells high-quality, low-cost, entry-level camcorders under its own name.

The SCL-520 includes a 22x optical (440x digital) zoom lens, plus a 2.5-inch swivel-screen LCD for composing and reviewing your videos. The biggest feature we wished this camera included? Image stabilization. But if you have a steady hand, or don't mind if your movies have that slightly shaky traditional camcorder look (think The Blair Witch Project), the SCL-520 gives you a lot of camcorder for the price.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Small, stylish but one thing is not good, November 20, 2000

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Ahmad Akram (HOLBROOK, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SCL-520 Hi8 Camcorder (Electronics)

I bought this camcorder from amazon.com for $313.88. This camera is stylish, small with many features. Auto Exposures modes, Preset titiles like Anniversary, Birthday, Our Son, Our Boy e.t.c. The normal zoom is great but when you activate the digital zoom which is 440x and zoom in at a far object it zooms but the focus becomes blur some what. This is even written in the guide which comes with the camera. I dont know why this kind of fault is left in such a good camera with so many functions which are difficult to get in this price range. It also has a BLC function. On activating it the background becomes dull and the object becomes bright so that you can shoot in front of a window also. The tape insertion and ejection system is fully automatic and works only with power on. I like this feature the way the compartment comes up and opens automatically and how it goes back. Thats the coolest feature. There is also a range of languages to select from and the lcd viewver, TFT screen works fine if you see it from the front and not from sides. Overall this is the best camera with so many features the only thing lagging is the focus on doing digital zoom.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly great!, November 11, 2000

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Erik Halberg (State College, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SCL-520 Hi8 Camcorder (Electronics)

I used it for weeks. It was astonishing. After I actualy shot some baby pictures, I knew my dedision was correct. Great picture and steady shot....

15 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well built camera, June 27, 2000

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Peggy Jording "library lady" (Wyoming) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SCL-520 Hi8 Camcorder (Electronics)

I enjoy this camcorder alot and think is useful whether you are watching a soccer game or just recording fun times at the park. This camera is top of the line and is a good value.