Samsung SMX-C10 Touch of Color Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Blue)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.5 x 2.8 inches ; 5.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002GYWJ2A
• Item model number: SMX-C10LN/XAA
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,228 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 14, 2009

Product Description

Color: Blue

From the Manufacturer

The Samsung SMX-C10 is ideal for those on the go, and offers an impressive 10x optical zoom paired with Hyper Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry footage. It features a 230,000-dot, swiveling 2.7-inch wide LCD screen, which allows users to effortlessly frame their subjects and review their footage. Similar to the full-HD HMX-R10, the SMX-C10s boast Samsung's Active Angle Lens. This unique design helps reduce fatigue by allowing consumers to grip the camcorder in a more relaxed manner, easing the overall stress on their wrist and elbow. Unlike traditional camcorders, the relaxed grip also removes the LCD screen from the user's line of sight, enabling them to always keep an eye on their subject while recording. The SMX-C10 does not feature internal memory and requires the use of SD/SDHC media. It also offers substantial battery life, providing more than two hours and forty minutes of record time on a single charge. The SMX-C10 also incorporate Samsung's play-edit-sharing program called intelli studio. The built-in intelli-studio program allows consumers to connect the camcorder to any computer via USB and edit and play their video without having to install supporting software. intelli-studio also facilitates the process of uploading users' content to popular video sharing Web sites. For added convenience, a one-touch "upload" button, available directly on the SMX-C10, provides a direct connection to YouTube, further reducing the number of steps needed to upload footage. In addition, the camcorder also allows basic on-camera editing, including the ability to merge and split video files.   Samsung also enhances the video recording experience with several unique features, including time-lapse recording, animated thumbnails and a versatile charging system. Time-lapse recording allows users to program the camcorder to record at a pre-set interval of one image every one, three, five, 10, 15 or 30 seconds. Time-lapse recording is especially useful for condensing extremely long events, such as rolling clouds on a sunny day, into a short, easy to-view video. Samsung's animated thumbnail feature simplifies the way users search for video clips on the SMX-C10. Each video clip saved on the camcorder is represented by a small thumbnail on the LCD screen. When scrolling through one's videos, each thumbnail will provide a short playback of the video file when highlighted by the user. The SMX-C10 also features a versatile charging system. Users can either recharge the battery by connecting the camcorder to the supplied AC adapter or via USB while the camcorder is connected to a computer. Easy File Selection The animated thumbnails make file selection easy. as soon as you select a thumbnail, the image starts playing, allowing you to see what is iun the file without having to enter full playback mode. USB Data Uploading and Charging With embeddd software and USB charging, the Samsung C10 offers maximum mobility. USB connection enables data transfer and battery charging to take place from any PC, anywhere in the world. Easy to edit, easy to enjoy Thge Merge and Split features of the Samsung C10's edit function allows you to combine and divide files on the camcorder, enabling you to edit without transferring files to a PC. Easy, one-touch Sharing sharing your memories couldn't be easier. Simply connect the camcorder to any PC, select the files you want to share, press the external one touch upload button, and put your world on the web for the rest of the world to see. Feel free to take your time The Samsung C10's phenomenal 160 minute battery life is enabled by the efficient power use of the 8th generation DSP Chip and H.264 codec recording , giving you the freedom to make memories at your leisure. Freedom to use any PC The Samsung C10's embedded Intelli-Studio software allows you to use any PC to view, edit, and share the memories you make. Simply connect it to any PC viea USB and enjoy freedom and flexibility. Play with time By capturing frames at intervals and then putting them in sequential order, the time-lapse recording function allows you to record the beauty of an entire sunset in minutes or seconds. Record longer, enjoy forever Recording in H.264 codec enables the Samsung C10 ti capture up to 6 hrs. and 20 min. of high quality video footage on a 16GB SD card, allowing you to enjoy stress-free shooting and more space to play with. Shoot in complete comfort The unique 25 degree active angle lens promotes a healthy hand position that eliminates wrist pain and fatigue, enabling you to shoot in complete comfort for extended periods of time.

Product Description

The Samsung SMX-C10 is ideal for those on the go, and offers an impressive 10x optical zoom paired with Hyper Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry footage. It features a 230,000-dot, swiveling 2.7-inch wide LCD screen, which allows users to effortlessly frame their subjects and review their footage. Similar to the full-HD HMX-R10, the SMX-C10s boast Samsung's Active Angle Lens. This unique design helps reduce fatigue by allowing consumers to grip the camcorder in a more relaxed manner, easing the overall stress on their wrist and elbow. Unlike traditional camcorders, the relaxed grip also removes the LCD screen from the user's line of sight, enabling them to always keep an eye on their subject while recording. The SMX-C10 does not feature internal memory and requires the use of SD/SDHC media. It also offers substantial battery life, providing more than two hours and forty minutes of record time on a single charge. The SMX-C10 also incorporate Samsung's play-edit-sharing program called intelli studio. The built-in intelli-studio program allows consumers to connect the camcorder to any computer via USB and edit and play their video without having to install supporting software. intelli-studio also facilitates the process of uploading users' content to popular video sharing Web sites. For added convenience, a one-touch "upload" button, available directly on the SMX-C10, provides a direct connection to YouTube, further reducing the number of steps needed to upload footage. In addition, the camcorder also allows basic on-camera editing, including the ability to merge and split video files.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

81 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Early signs are very promising - great hand position, August 25, 2009

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A.M.Boughey "Poetmaster" (Rochester, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SMX-C10 Touch of Color Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Red) (Electronics)

I bought this for a vacation, I wanted something, light, portable and easy to use, moreover something with a good battery life.
I have been very impressed so far with the Samsung in every way. It's tiny, but the most used buttons are easy to use and operate even with big hands, and are duplicated on the menu flip out screen and on the unit top itself.
There's No internal memory, which I did not mind, why do I need 32MB of internal when I can slip in an 8GB or 16GB SDHC or regular SD card? [both work fine by the way].

Recording in H.264 codec enables the SAMSUNG C10 to capture up to 6 hrs. and 20 min. of high quality video footage on a 16GB SD card, 3 hrs 10 min on an 8GB card and so on. Phenomenal 160 minute battery life is enabled by the efficient power use of the 8th Generation DSP Chip and H.264 codec recording, much better than most of it's competitors in this price range.

Picture is crystal clear on built in 2.7" viewer and very clear and crisp on playback on a TV or computer. I have not had the camera long so have not had time to fully evaluate the software and other features.
One thing I love is that the lens is tilted up 25 degrees so you don't get "wrist lock" trying to get that perfect shot, it will pan and scan with a much more comfortable hand position. Not perfect by any means, but for under $200 I'm impressed.

PRO's
Very easy to use
Lightweight
Very compact
Rechargable battery
10x Optical Zoom
A ton of auto and changeable features for full control
Can be charged via AC adapter OR USB
Software runs directly off the camera, so no need to edit on a PC or you choose not to

CONS
No Flash (even though it has a low light setting which is reasonable)
No Camera or Still picture function (just video only)
No internal memory

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very solid camera, what's not to like?, November 27, 2009

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DarbX1605 (Des Moines, IA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SMX-C10 Touch of Color Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Red) (Electronics)

I picked this up a few days ago as it was on sale everywhere, which was nice considering I'd been debating between this and a Sony Webbie for awhile now. The Webbie lost due to price, and the 20-whatever minute recording limit.

Out of the box, extremely easy to use. Anyone that can't figure this out WITHOUT the manual has no business touching electronics, I'm sorry. The manual is pictures, no words - if that gives you some idea how simple it is to use. It charged up in about 30 minutes, took some play around videos that night in the living room (no overhead lighting - lamp/tv/fish tank is all the light it has) and it did fine, so I can't quite get with the bad low lighting shooting comments. There is no light so night-time shooting is probably out, obviously. The zoom is fantastic, I went max zoom on some of my 1" fish from across the room, no blurriness at all.

The playback is great, I love that you can flip the screen around and fold it back in during watching, with an convenient rewind button right next to it. It is extremely light and small - can easily be carried in a pocket. Fits the hand well, with both the record and zoom buttons in convenient finger positions. The tilted lens profile is much easier on the wrist for extended shooting.

Now, the real test was Thanksgiving. Shot around the house some, but took it outside when after dinner we toss around the pigskin. This thing shot great video, could zoom in on people as they were making the catch (we were running slant routes, giving it some on-the-move action opportunities). I got great footage of someone getting a football to the side of the face from 20 yards out, which is already an instant family classic. Took it into direct sunlight, and with sunlight behind me - could still easily see the LCD. Only twice during the hour+ of filming did it lose focus for a second or two on someone running while I zoomed in - but fixed quickly. And unless some of you are secretly M Night Shyamalan I think people would manage this with a much more expensive camcorder.

No internal storage is a bummer, but if you want that you should be buying the C14 anyways. Buy a memory card, theyre cheap. No lens cover is questionable but not necessary. As said before - no light so don't expect to make the next Cloverfield.

All in all - for $150 you will be hard pressed to find a sleeker and better performing camera. Aside from David's axe-to-grind nonsensical reviews (which he spammed onto several sites the same night) most of the reviews were helpful and made me lean towards this, and I'm glad I did. Yea, Id recommend it to a friend..2 family members are buying one before the sale is up after seeing this thing in action.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good but some flaws, September 23, 2009

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Glenn A. Auve (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SMX-C10 Touch of Color Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Blue) (Electronics)

I have to preface this by saying I just received the camcorder today so I am still learning the functions.

Video quality seems to be perfectly fine to me. In bright light the colors look very vibrant and true to life. In dim light things are a little less colorful as you would expect. There are a multitude of scene modes which should really help if you take the time to set the right one for the conditions you are in. There is a setting for very low light conditions; a setting for back lighting, spot lighting, sports/fast motion, fountains/waterfalls, fluorescent light, tungsten... and on and on. There is also a setting for the exposure if you need to manually override the camera. You can also focus manually if necessary and there is a face detection mode. If you whip the thing around it will have a hard time focusing. The key is to make slow movements of the camera and hold a second or two if necessary to allow the auto focus to do its thing.

This device is light as a feather and it is tiny. It fits comfortably in the hand. The angled lens takes a little getting used to. Out of the box the battery is very fast to charge.

The time lapse recording feature is very cool and is something I can definitely see myself playing around with quite a lot.

The built-in studio software seems to work fine. I don't plan to do lots of intensive editing. I had some trouble getting the software to download to my desktop PC but the laptop had no issues.

My biggest issues at the moment are that it appears the camera does not save all of your settings and reverts back to some default states every time you turn it on. This is quite annoying as you have to go back into all of the menus to set everything up each time. Some things do stay on like scene mode selection or image stabilization but other things like the fader selection revert back to off. Not sure why it doesn't save everything as you leave it.

The other issue is that digital zoom only operates when you have the image stabilizer turned off.

This one does not have still photo capability. You need to upgrade to the C14 if that is important to you.

I really wish it had a lens cover. I can see lots of fingerprints ending up there.

I am very excited to have this thing and look forward to taking lots of video on my upcoming trip to Asia.

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