Samsung SCX105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

by Samsung

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 6 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007QN8AG
• Item model number: SC-X105L
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,721 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 The Samsung SC-X105 features a durable, rubberized body that is water resistant and built to withstand harsh conditions. The pocket-size chassis and streamlined design provide maximum portability for the modern on-the-go lifestyle, fitting directly into pockets, backpacks, and other athletic gear. An extra sports-camera module provides hands-free shooting capability and can be mounted on a helmet or other stable surface for extreme-sports recording.

The SC-X105's extra sports-camera module

Samsung understands that today's customers lead adventurous lives and that they want to capture every second on video. The SC-X105 is the first video camera of its kind, developed to record every thrill, even in rugged conditions.

Adjustable straps let you wear the lens on your body.

The SC-X105 epitomizes Samsung's reputation for innovation in the field of digital convergence technology. The camera features 10x optical zoom with a 680K movie-optimized CCD lens for superior color precision and image detail. In addition to producing sharp, realistic movie footage, the SC-X105 allows users to capture digital stills up to 1,280 x 960 resolution.

The SC-X105 combines innovative design and pro-caliber video capture capabilities with Samsung's latest usability enhancements. The Instant Power ON option means that users never have to worry about missing crucial moments of footage waiting for the device to warm up. When Instant ON mode is selected, the camera becomes ready-to-shoot 0.9 seconds after pressing the button. And Samsung has taken the guesswork out of managing battery power with an up-to-the-minute battery arc display that lets users know exactly how much recording or playback time they have left.

The SC-X105 also incorporates all the features consumers expect from Samsung's quality camcorders. A two-inch 211-pixel color LCD screen allows video playback and still image viewing. The Image Stabilizer function compensates for slight shaking movements caused by an unstable position and ensures smooth footage even in sub-optimal conditions. 512 MB of built-in memory and an MPEG4 recording option help users maximize the amount of footage they can capture before downloading their movies. MPEG4 recording offers the additional advantage of allowing users to share their files quickly via e-mail.

Product Description

Samsung's SC-X105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder offers the ability to capture those thrilling moments. Whether you're snow boarding or skiing you can capture the moment with the remote lens. 10x Optical Zoom/100x Digital Zoom provides incredible zooming ability. Variable speed control is activated by automatic sensing of the amount of pressure applied to the zoom tab. Record an MPEG-4 digital video clip, which has high picture quality and takes up little memory space. Video can be stored directly to your Memory Stick or transferred to your PC via USB. 680K Movie Optimized CCD delivers high-resolution video images with superior color resolution and detail. It surpasses the conventional camcorder with digital quality and its high performance PC interface. Camera body is pocket-size and offers a non-slip surface. The included external remote lens offers wide-angle capabilities, is weather-resistant, and allows for hands-free shooting. Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) minimizes unwanted picture shaking caused by hand movement during recording. Photo Mode Function allows for easy picture taking (800 x 600 resolution) and the ability to save still pictures into Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO. 512MB Built-in Memory allows you to take photos and MPEG4 movies more conveniently. Combining built-in memory and Memory Stick PRO allows you to store your still images, MPEG4 movies, and important documents and files allowing you to review them anytime, anywhere.

Customer Reviews

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119 of 120 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for its intented purpose, April 29, 2005

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Abel Gregory Soster (Galena, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SCX105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I plan to use the Samsung sc-x105l for cycling (MTB, Road and Motorcycle) trips. I've had the unit a few days and familiarized myself with the controls. Fumbling for setup and features is always a battery burner so I try to be proficient before giving a real-life judgement on battery life.

I did a road bicycle test yesterday in 56 degree weather, starting with a full charge (I had cycled the battery once prior to this), the image quality was set for 352 dpi at "normal". Two higher quality settings are available this is the lowest and most battery efficient. Electronic Image Stabilization was turned on which also uses more power. The LCD display door was closed and I used the external remote camera.

According to the manual, I should have gotten ~80 .minutes, the varible was the EIS, there is no mention of how much that lowers battery life. My actual battery life was 48 minutes. About half of what the manual stated.

Image quality at 352/normal was fair. When a car zipped past me, the image was not clear enough to read a license plate from 30 ft away during playback, even going frame by frame. Recording at higher resolution should help this but more testing required.

The good news was how much of the 512mb internal memory I had used in 48 minutes, which was only 95mb. I feel by increasing the resoltuion (which uses way more memory and some battery) an equal amount of memory and battery can be consumed yielding about 30 minutes of quality video.

30 minutes may not sound like much but frankly, 30 minutes of home moives is usually more than most people can take. I'll carry a spare battery and 1G memory stick top tranfer during longer trips.

BTW, the unit is amazingly small and light, build quality is sturdy. That is a big plus for the intended audience of this unit.

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great camera- need extra storage and battery, May 21, 2005

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Anonymous Parent "Parent of 4" (Bay Area, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SCX105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This thing is awesome. It's smaller and lighter than my RIM Phone! Easy to throw on the charging station, grab and go. Something that never happend w/my old Video Camera. Had to grab the whole bag, overnight charge of the battery, etc... This thing charges in an hour or two. Quality of the LCD is excellent, even on the soccerfield under direct sunlight. Quality of the video, even on normal (has 2 higher settings) is good.

Downsides: only 2 I can come up with. Definitely need to buy extra memory cards. If you are going to take on vacation w/out your laptop to download the video to, then you'll probably want to buy another 2GB's. That would give you 2-3 hours of video over a week trip. Also, you'll need an extra battery. It's only good for about an hour (I run through it in a single 8yr old soccer game). Problem right now is that I can't find an extra battery to order anywhere. Accessories aren't really out yet (as of end of May). So, plan on another $300 to make it really livable. That all said, it's the coolest gadget I own. Haven't tried the helmet cam yet, but am already planning it.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wait for Improvements, April 27, 2005

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Scott W. Mitten (Indy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SCX105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I was very excited to receive this camera. My intent was to use it for skydiving video, after all I first saw the advert for it in Parachutist magazine. Anyway, I had it for about 1 week before I sent it back. It went through batteries very quickly and captured relatively grainy and dark video and stills. It takes several seconds to ready for video or stills and if I kept it in the ready mode for too long (20 min) the battery was about gone! The lense provided a pretty narrow field of view. It is good for standard back yard applications but as an "extreme sports cam" it is not ready for the quick and constant action of up close "extreme sports". Only the external optical cam eye is water resisitant. The rest of the cam will break if exposed to heavy moisture/rain/water. Another point of contention, I early purchased this unit from Amazon for $699. By the time it was delivered the price was already down to $569.00 from Amazon! Bottom line.....Wait till it is improved and the price settles down.