Samsung F44 Ultra Zoom Camcorder (Black)
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Manufacturer: SamsungRelease Date: 2010-03-19
Model: SMX-F44BN/XAA
Color: Black
Product features:
- 16GB Built-In SSD Memory
- 65x Intelli-Zoom/52x Optical Zoom
- Long Battery Life (4Hr 20Min)
- Time Lapse recording
- IntelliStudio 2/0 (Built In PC Software)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Samsung F44 Ultra Zoom Camcorder (Black)
Customer Review: Good if you just want to point and film, nothing more.
Summary: 3 Stars
First of all, let me say that I am somewhat of a technical type person. I somewhat know the language of those better at electronics than I am and will research as much as I can before I buy into anything. Even though I got this camcorder with a gift card and it was free, I wanted to make sure I was getting something I'd really love compared to the other camcorders that were also on my list of ordering.
I have borrowed a JVC camcorder which I really enjoyed. It was a little heavy compared to this Samsung but you could tell it was good quality. The picture was clear on the LCD screen and it looked nice on the computer screen. The reason I ordered this one was because of the optical zoom being quite a large number compared to the others and it also has 16gb of internal memory. I didn't want to buy an extra SD card. That saves you money right there. It can also take photos as well. You have to decide on buying a camcorder with a large amount of internal memory and not so good quality in regards to videos or getting one that has no memory (have to buy SD card)) but excellent playback. This one is in the middle. It has internal memory and okay playback but I'd give it a 1 star for photo quality where as I'd give the JVC camera I used at least 3 stars for pictures.
Upon opening the Samsung box for this camcorder, everything is laid out nicely. Nothing is loose and it is all packed tightly. When you get the camera out, you will notice it's extremely light. It felt cheap compared to the JVC. The T & W knob is made of plastic and looks cheap. I'm glad there wasn't any leftover plastic flaps from the molding of the plastic pieces. That would have really made me send it back. Within maybe an hour and a half two 2 hours (guessing) the camera was fully charged and ready to go. I soon found out how close the camera can zoom in. I zoomed in on my son's nose and it became pixelated. In order to get a good recording of something using the zoom ALL the way (optical + digital zoom), the subject needs to be hundreds and hundreds of feet away. Maybe even a mile away. Yes, it can zoom in to things that far. When recording outside, everything seemed whited out as if there was white dust in the air. This was when I filmed my son from about 200 feet away. It seemed to lose quality. But when he got closer, the quality got better. I can't say if that was because my settings were all on auto or what. When I did change the settings to Cloudy, the color changed and looked clearer but still looked cloudy when filming far away objects.
You will not want to use this camcorder as a digital camera. It's horrible. If you don't care about the quality of your photos, then use it but you will want to use a separate device for pictures. My Samsung Highlight cell phone is better with pictures than this. The picture quality is bad. What you see on the LCD screen is what you'll get when uploading to the computer. It's pixelated. It looks as though someone used a digital zoom on their cell phone and took a picture.
PROS: Light weight, glossy black and looks nice, LCD screen is clear, several recording options (B&W, Sepia, Mirror, Pastels, Cloudy, Sunny, etc), long battery life, charges quickly, LCD screen flips, easy upload of photos to computer and web (YouTube and other places online), lots of internal memory, great optical and digital zoom
CONS: Looks like white dust in the air when recording outside, cheap buttons, feels cheap, horrible pictures, playback recordings don't look as good as something like a JVC.
Make sure to check out cameras in a Best Buy type store before you buy this one. It's great just for family recordings if you don't care too too much for quality and aren't picky. Because I used the JVC, I was hoping for the same. It's also good for the price. I love Samsung and I'm sure this camera will last. But if I put a little more money into the buying one, I'd buy a different Samsung or something will better recording ability.
This is a great gift for a grandmother or mother who just wants to point and film and doesn't knit pick at everything like electronics junkies.
Description of Samsung F44 Ultra Zoom Camcorder (Black)
With its incredible 65x intelli-Zoom (52x Optical Zoom), the Samsung SMX-F44 gives you the ability to bring distant images into forefront focus, enabling you to zoom closer to the action from further away.Record More
Enhanced energy efficiency and advanced power management coming from Samsung 8th generation DSP Solution combine to create a camcorder that gives you over 4 hours and 10 minutes of battery life, ensuring that you can shoot and share for longer.
Get Closer
With its incredible 65x intelli-Zoom (52x Optical Zoom), the Samsung SMX-F44 gives you the ability to bring distant images into forefront focus, enabling you to zoom closer to the action from further away.
Bigger sensor, better video
The Samsung SMX-F44 uses a 1/6 CCD Sensor to enhance image quality. Its extra-large sensor sets it apart from other camcorders in its class and enables you to enjoy higher-quality images.
Ultimate Companion to your PC
intelli-Studio 2.0 is designed to enhance your sense of freedom. Plug & Play PC Software, intelli-Studio 2.0 is built-into the Samsung SMX-F44, you can use any PC to view, edit, and upload your memories to the web without software CD.
USB Battery charging
The convenient USB charging gives you flexibility and freedom. Simply connect the Samsung SMX-F44 to any PC via USB cable and the camcorder will begin recharging, allowing you to enjoy a more mobile lifestyle.
Record the passing of time
The Time-Lapse recording feature captures frames at preset intervals and then arranges them in sequential order to create a video file that condenses an extended period of time into a fraction of the time.
Face Detection & Auto Focus
Advanced Face Detection software ensures that every feature on every face is presented with precision. Capable of automatically tracking and focusing up to 5
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