Samsung SMX-F50BN SD Camcorder with 65x Zoom (Black)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 4.7 x 2.2 inches ; 7.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004HO595G
• Item model number: SMX-F50BN/XAA
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #481 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #71 in Camera & Photo > Camcorders
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 5, 2010

Product Description

Color: Black

From the Manufacturer

The Samsung F50 Flash Memory 52x Zoom Camcorder makes it easy to record high-quality videos, thanks to an intuitive interface and a long 52x optical zoom lens that lets you get in on the action from a safe distance. With a built-in stereo microphone and an SD/SDHC card slot to add as much memory as you need, the F50 camcorder is ready for just about anything.

F50 Flash Memory Camcorder (Black) At a Glance: Camcorder with intuitive automatic settings records video in standard definition 52x zoom lens let you get up close to distant subjects SD/SDHC memory card slot to store footage 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen for easy viewing and menu navigation MicroSD/SDHC card slot for unlimited storage capacity One-year limited warranty on parts and labor

2.7-inch LCD touchscreen lets you review and navigate through shots with ease. View larger.

Features an SD/SDHC card slot for additional memory. View larger.

Intelli-Studio 2.0 editing software allows you to play, edit, and share files on any PC.

Automatic Settings Adjust to Any Environment
The Samsung F50 camcorder makes it easy for you to take great videos everywhere you go. With a 1/6-inch CCD sensor, the camcorder offers standard-definition (640-by-480-pixel resolution at 60 frames per second) video recording in the popular MPEG AVC/H.264 video format. With autofocus, auto-shutter, auto-white balance, and backlight compensation, the camera provides optimal settings in different environments. A built-in stereo microphone provides quality stereo recording.

52x Optical Zoom Lens for Better Range
Bring distant images into focus with the Schneider Kreuznach 52x optical zoom lens. This high-quality lens offers you 65x Intelli-Zoom to give you added freedom and versatility. You'll get great video whether you're in the front bleachers of a ball game or a safe distance away from the lions at a zoo.

2.7-Inch Color LCD Touchscreen for Easy Navigation
See everything you're recording with the 2.7-inch color LCD touch panel display, which gives you a crisp, clear picture with natural color and dynamic detail. This beautiful display provides comfort and confidence in any external light conditions.

The touch panel also makes menu navigation a breeze, so you'll have the settings you want for every shot.

Add Background Music to Your Videos
Samsung's Smart Background Music feature lets you add one of the preloaded soundtracks into your video during playback, and will automatically lower the music volume when it senses someone speaking.

Time-Lapse Recording Special Effect
A time-lapse recording setting lets you create a video file that speeds up the passage of time. This is done by taking still frames at preset intervals and putting them back together in sequential order for the special effect.

Record-Pause Function
A special record-pause function lets you pause during recording without breaking the video, so you'll have one continuous file for easy uploading to social networking sites. You won't have to worry about merging files for editing before uploading.

Intelli-Studio 2.0 Software Included
Intelli-Studio 2.0, Samsung's editing software, gives you the freedom to play, edit, and share files on any PC. Pug the camcorder into any PC via USB, and the software starts up automatically.

Product and Warranty Information
The Samsung F50 Flash Memory 52x Zoom Camcorder measures 2.2 by 4.7 by 2.1 inches (H x W x D), and weighs 0.5 pounds.

It is backed by a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Camcorder, lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, A/V cable, USB cable, Intelli-Studio 2.0 software, quick start guide, user manual CD-ROM.

Product Description

Super long time use, family entertaining SD cam.The Samsung F50 Flash Memory 52x Zoom Camcorder makes it easy to record high-quality videos, thanks to an intuitive interface and a long 52x optical zoom lens that lets you get in on the action from a safe distance. With a built-in stereo microphone and an SD/SDHC card slot to add as much memory as you need, the F50 camcorder is ready for just about anything.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

182 of 187 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Someone forgot the details..., April 24, 2011

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Gregory A. Henry "atlantagreg" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SMX-F50BN SD Camcorder with 65x Zoom (Black) (Camera)

I had owned an earlier model of a Samsung SD card camcorder and it did a fine job. I sold it to a friend and later regretted it, so recently decided to update and get the newest incarnation of this series. I'm sorry to be the bad guy, but I have to say I'm not pleased with this particular model. I'm simply going to make a "list" of the reasons I'm going to return this camcorder to the store:

1) A past model had a "swivel" strap area so you could pivot the camera body up or down for odd angle shooting - and this feature has been removed from this model.

2) The F50 does not save all of your menu settings. For instance, if you set the digital image stabilization feature and power the camcorder off, the feature will reset to "off" and you must go into the menu each time you power the camcorder on in order to use it. Some of your custom settings will be saved - others will not. VERY inconsistent and VERY inconvenient when you're trying to quickly capture a moment. That aside, the digital I.S. feature just barely works - once you're more than midway past the full zoom area, everything shakes very bad.

3) The F50 takes still shots and says they are 1.9 megapixels. They are far worse than even today's cheapest cell phone photos. My guess is that the F50 is really taking 640x480 stills and "interpolating" (blowing up) the photos to a larger size. Regardless, they are horrible in quality.

4) The top-mounted microphone catches even the tiniest puff of wind noise. Going into the menu and setting the wind feature only helps a small amount. The microphone should have been front-mounted.

5) The video format is still "interlaced" - meaning you see ragged edges on everything in the video until you run it through video editing software to fix this. Other modern camcorders now avoid this - there is no reason the F50 can't as well.

So again, I'm sorry to be the bad guy, but I just cannot recommend this camcorder to anyone, even at it's low price. Far too many design glitches were allowed to slip out, and the frustrations of using the device far outweigh any fun in using it. I'm not a newbie to tech or using camcorders - I know what to expect for the price, and while the F50 isn't expensive, some of the design/use flaws in it are inexcusable at any price point. Shop around.

70 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Camcorder, April 22, 2011

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Janeen - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung SMX-F50BN SD Camcorder with 65x Zoom (Black) (Camera)

I absolutely love this camcorder! I searched for weeks and watched the price on several camcorders. This year we will be celebrating many important milestones in my family and I don't want the opportunity to watch them over and over again. The only "problems" that I've experienced stem from my inability to keep the camera pointed at the action, instead of the ground/floor. The microphone (sadly) picks up all of my commentary as I tape my sons' baseball games. Makes for a good laugh when we watch the playback. The picture quality is crystal clear. Buttons are good size so I don't accidentally hit anything that I'm not intending to. Couldn't be any easier to hook up the camcorder to my tv and watch the videos on a big screen. Now I just need to find a tripod.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for home users, June 4, 2011

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R. V. Cadena "Arkantos" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SMX-F50BN SD Camcorder with 65x Zoom (Black) (Camera)

DVD quality for home users, don't expect anything wow.

Pros:

Good for youtube home video
Not internal battery (you can change the battery)
Memory (Portable memory)
Excellent for home memories (use tripod)

Cons:
Need a tripod to produce good videos, otherwise it can be a little shaky :p
No use for the maximum quality of video. (use the one before maximum quality)

Neutral:
Microphone is Ok

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