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Samsung SwitchGrip HD Camcorder

Samsung SwitchGrip HD Camcorder for $149.99 + $5.00 shipping

Apr 5, 2012 8:18 PM

SwitchGrip technology ensures that when filming the LCD screen adapts to how the camcorder body is being held. Whether you are left- or right-handed, shooting in difficult positions or combining recording film with other activities, you can always maintain perfect control over your video

Captures video in 1920 x 1080/60i HD, and includes an OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Duo system to compensate for hand-shaking better than ever before, creating a stable, clear video every time—even when walking or moving around

Its 10x Optical Zoom Schneider-KREUZNACH Varioplan-HD lens provides incredible close-up detail, and the Smart Optical Image Stabilizer guarantees rock-steady shooting

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brutherford brutherford

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Anybody know if this works as a webcam?

whammypower788 whammypower788
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got one of these on a previous woot for this price. been very satisfied with it. I mainly use it for recording wildlife and the zoom works great for that. The pocket size also makes it very convenient for carrying when you're not sure whether you'll need it or not.

The only issue I've noticed is that it seems to have trouble focusing when your in low light and close to what you're recording. like less than 5 feet and dusk lighting which doesn't seem to be much problem in regular use.

some clips I took at the San Antonio Zoo a while back:
http://youtu.be/oNVyg5fCRk8
http://youtu.be/_fCuyxfeMBY (the fuzzy sound is actually a waterfall behind me)
http://youtu.be/Hy-HXutSnBQ

iceph03nix iceph03nix
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This isn't a good deal, with a quick google search I found one thats $ 10 cheaper. http://www.frys.com/product/6547573?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

bluesky201 bluesky201
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The recording time table doesn't seem correct to me. Assuming that SD
means standard definition and HD means high definition, how can HD have
more recording minutes than SD?

Can someone also explain what SF/F/N mean in this regard? For photos
I understand super-fine/fine/normal but how do these apply to video?

For reference, I've been looking at the user manual, pg 33
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201104/20110413095528076/HMX-Q10N-ENG-IB_0413.pdf

ironuvula ironuvula
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its .mp4 format

beanermantino beanermantino
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This is a nice camera but it doesn't have a jack for an external microphone is that's of any importance to you. For that you would need something along the lines of an Samsung HMX20C.

silveri silveri
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Keeping it simple. I have a friend that bought one of these, for about 10 dollar more than this. He was very happy with it. I'd recommend this.

dmaz dmaz
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What video file format does this thing do? I'm thinking of getting it for my Father-in-law, and he's not exactly tech savvy...

il divertente il divertente
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Thanks for the reviews of the camera! Your videos show were cool too.

markmc27 markmc27
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Picked up two of these in a previous Woot for the same price. Good camera. I've been satisfied with the quality of the video for the price, for sure.

Here are a few sample videos I've taken.

Indoors (low light): http://youtu.be/Zk1pglCZ9Mk?hd=1
Indoors (better lighting): http://youtu.be/oObNMCK38ik?hd=1
Looking out from my office: http://youtu.be/lVj-YB3EnRo?hd=1

One bummer was that a couple weeks ago one of them hit some kind of major software bug that caused the camera to become completely unresponsive to the menu button or the record button, and it wouldn't turn off once it was turned on.

This persisted even after taking out the battery and putting in back in numerous times. I ended up having to send it back to Samsung for replacement. Fortunately I only had to pay about $6 to ship it to them, and the repair/replacement was free.

Despite this hangup, I still recommend this camera for the price.

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