Samsung SCM105 MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.8 x 4.1 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007QN8A6
• Item model number: SC-M105
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,072 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 1, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Samsung SCM105Imagine having a camcorder that can be likened to a "Swiss army knife". A camcorder that does almost everything from taking movie clips and quality still pictures, playing your favorite music, and storing important data. This was like a dream in the past but don't be surprised to face "Dream-come-true" moments thanks to the digital video industry leader, Samsung Electronics.

Design and Layout
The new SCM105 MPEG4 is as small and light as a cigarette pack, and can slip into most pants pockets. It's curvaceous, diet-slim sized and silk-shiny. Contructed from metal and ABS applied material, it not only looks sleek and elegant but also feels surprisingly solid and durable. Get this true gadget that has a built-in memory chip in the set and indulge yourself in full entertainment.

Features and Performance
The features of the SCM105 are beyond what you'd expect of a multi-functional digital device. It has camcorder, still camera, MP3 player, voice recorder, storage functions and a PC camera function in one, plus it comes with a ready-built-in memory chip and a memory stick pro slot for additional memory capacity. This state of the art device also targets those movie clip freaks who seek camcorders that embody high quality MPEG4.

Six in One Functions of the Samsung SCM105

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1. Digital Video Camcorder Cigarette pack sized and weighs only 150 grams with the battery pack Best in class MPEG4 picture performance (720 x 480, 30 fps) 10x optical zoom Extended recording capacity with the memory stick pro Playback, fast forward, and rewind up to maximum x128 Electrical image stabilizer helps avoid shakings or hand movements while recording with zooming and/or hand movements Creating a professional looking effect on the video files are also possible by setting the "effect"	2. Digital Still Camera Still image supports up to 800 x 600 Capturing photos are easy with one button Printing digital pictures is easy because of PictBridge supported function 10x optical zoom Store your photos in the built-in memory or external device The flash allows the user to take brighter pictures in dark places	3. MP3 Player Download and upload your favorite songs on the SCM105
4. Voice Recorder Record up to 18 hours at 1GB of memory space Built-in microphone	5. Data Storage Simply connect the USB cable and the SCM105 can stream your data from the PC Keep your important documents and files on the SCM105 and retrieve them whenever, wherever you need them	6. Web Cam Traveling and miss home? Simply connect the SCM105 to your PC via USB cable and it becomes a web cam! Chat with your family and fellows anytime, anywhere

Product Description

Format: MPEG4, JPEG, MP3, G.711

Imaging device: 1/6" 680,000 CCD

Minimum visible illumination: 3 lux

Lens: Cam 10X optical zoom, 100X digital zoom

Monitor: 2.0" Trans-reflective 211k

MPEG4 video clip recording

Enhanced image quality

PictBridge enabled

512MB Internal Memory

Two way memory system

Power consumption: 4.3W (LCD), 4.0W (Viewfinder)

Dimensions: 2.31" (W) x 3.65" (H) x 1.15" (D)

Weight: .32 lbs

In the Box: Samsung SC-M105S Memory Cam MiniDV Cam

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Video Quality, Ergonomics, April 14, 2005

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J. Burks (TN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SCM105 MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

Received my camera yesterday - returning it today. This is the first digital camcorder I've owned, my previous one being VHS-C. I've digitized all my old VHS tapes, burned them to DVD, and the quality is ok.

The MPEG4 quality of this camera is below that, and I was expecting better. Even on the highest quality setting, video quailty is still poor. It also has problems obtaining and maintaining focus when the subjects are moving around.

Another problem is ergonomics. It's way to easy to get your finger in front of the lens. The zoom switch seems to be located conveniently, but when you press it you inevitably have to stretch and the camera moves around on you. I guess that is a price you pay for such a small camera.

I also could not get it to work with one of my computers to transfer the files over USB. It did work with two others however.

With the internal 512MB, you get about 12 minutes of highest quality video (if you can call it that). You will want memory sticks to expand your recording capability. They're not cheap, but unlike tapes you will re-use them after you dump the files.

The manual says the battery should last 60 minutes at a minimum. I only charged it once, and it drained in less than half that. Of course by then, I had filled up the internal memory anyway. I looked for spare batteries, but they don't seem to be available yet.

Another gotcha it will not work with memory sticks over 1GB. I didn't find out about this until I read the manual. The manual says it "may" not work which I take to mean don't call us about it. I had ordered a 2GB memory stick, and now it's going back too.

I'm going to wait for the 3CCD JVC Everio.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sports Camera Review, April 26, 2005

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Jeffrey A. Brown "brown recluse" (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SCM105 MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I completely disagree with the other reviewer. I think he was expecting WAY more from this camera and didnt understand its intended use.

I would reccomend this to anyone who wants to get video to use on the internet. Granted, it is not going to give you good enought quality to make a wedding video and then make DVD's of that, but that's not really what it is made for.

It works great for shooting outdoor sports such as mountain biking and skiing, etc. But the indoor use doesnt work very well.

The external lens is also great, comes with a mount to put it on a bike helmet, and another one to put on your arm for snow boarding and such...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars INTERM SOLUTION, August 10, 2005

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Clayton Branch "ClayBoo" (Austin,TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SCM105 MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

Nice little camera, but Samsung Marketing people tended to obmitt a few of the shortcomings of it. First it hypes the external camera, but leaves out the fact that you cannot take advantage of zoom when you're using it or that you cannot take pictures with it. Resolution and lighting on the external leaves a lot to be desired and it's activation cannot be done from the camera (The record button is on the cable link).Also the fact that the camera DOSEN'T have Mega pixel performace when taking still pictures isn't made apparent untill you read the fine print. Battery life with the one that comes with the unit is really next to useless.The only reasion that I didn't send it back was it's size and portability.