Samsung SCL770 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and USB Interface

by Samsung

Product Details

Product Manual [2.89mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 7 x 4.2 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000635V4
• Item model number: SC-L770
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,681 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Hi8 may have been overlooked as of late because of the digital revolution, but it is still tops in the analog world and provides outstanding performance and value for price-conscious buyers. Samsung's SCL770 packs a punch with its 2.5-inch LCD screen, 22x optical zoom, 10 digital special effects, picture-in-picture, and video light. Most unique is the worldwide AC adapter and multisystem output, which means you can charge your battery at any power outlet and playback your video on either NTSC or PAL systems.

Lens
The optical zoom magnifies up to 22 times, while the digital zoom, which works by electronically enhancing the optical image, reaches up to 880 times. The zoom toggle is pressure sensitive so you can control the speed of your zooms. The SCL770 has video effects that you can apply to your video, like sepia, black and white, negative, mirror, art, mosaic, wide, and 16:9 cinema.

Digital Stills
When set to the snapshot mode, a still image is captured and recorded onto the tape for six seconds. You can transfer these photos to a PC with the USB interface. Also included is MGI's PhotoSuite so you can easily edit your photos and share them with others over the Internet.

Inputs and Outputs
The standard RCA input-output and cable is included so you can hook the camcorder to a TV for convenient viewing or a VCR for dubbing to regular VHS. The USB connection can be used for transferring your video onto your PC for movie editing or allowing the SLC770 to work as a PC camera.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great value., December 26, 2002

By 

G. Gonzalez "gggonzalez" (Weston, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SCL770 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and USB Interface (Electronics)

This camcorder is a bridge to the next generation (digital). I was looking for a digital (MiniDV) format camcorder, but at the moment, there are a couple of disadvantages to them. One is the relatively high cost, the other is rather poor low or moderate light performance. Since much of my shooting occurs indoors, this was simply unacceptable. I'll wait a year or two for things to get better with the Digital camcorders, but in the meantime, this SCL770 is a great bridge between the two formats. You get the relatively low price, and good low light performance of a Hi8 camera, plus you can use its USB connection to download a decent image (moving or still). You can even use it as a webcam! This should suit many of us just fine who are waiting for the digital camcorders to really mature, in capabilities and in price.

The only real negative I have come across at this time is the relatively short life span of the included battery. If you plan on using the LCD alot and shooting alot of footage between charges, I would suggest buying and upgraded battery.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera for the money, September 8, 2002

By 

JC Rodriguez (San Juan, PR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SCL770 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and USB Interface (Electronics)

I just have it for a week and I'm amazed with the features. So easy to operate! Great LCD display, full remote control, Snap Shot for Digital Pictures, just GREAT!!! The software for USB connectivity with a PC is a little hard to configure but Thech Support it's great and I got it figure in just minutes. You can transfer your out-of-the-oven videos or photos to your PC and Edit them for fun. With Digital Effect, Title, Fade, you can enhance your takes. Great battery life up to 1.5 hour on a slim one (almost an hour w/ LCD).
Go for it, nothing worth than this one for beginners... or a tight budget!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A BIG HANDFULL OF VALUE FOR A REASONABLE PRICE., August 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Samsung SCL770 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and USB Interface (Electronics)

I PURCHASED MY 770 A MONTH AGO. IN THAT TIME I HAVE LOOKED, HANDLED,PLAYED WITH AND ENJOYED. BEING IN WHEELCHAIR WITH RA. I CAN APPRECIATE THE COMPACT SIZE OF THE 770. I CAN HANDLE AND USE
WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CONFIDENCE. HAVING SO MANY FINE FEATURES IT WOULD BE HARD TO SAY WHICH IS THE BEST OF THEM. THE ABILITY TO USE WITH MY P.C. IS ONE OF THE TOP FEATURES I ENJOY. TRANSFERRING
THE IMAGES TO P.C. TAKES A LITTLE READING TO BE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH.WELL WORTH THE EFFORT.
THIS IS NO PROBLEM AS IT IS JUST "WORKING OUT THE KINKS" FOR HOW TO DO IT.MANY FEATURES IN THE USE OF IT ARE EASY TO LEARN AND FUN TO USE. FOR THE PRICE, FEATURES, AND EASE OF USE MAKE THE SAMSUNG SCL-770 A TRUE WINNER.