10x optical, 400x digital, zoom with digital image stabilization
2.5-inch color LCD and color EVF
Digital photo mode records onto 8 MB Memory Stick
Editorial Review:
Samsung's range of advanced digital camcorders makes near-broadcast quality footage attainable for the whole family; while for advanced users there's the additional possibility of connection to a PC for professional style editing. Samsung's digital camcorders are more compact than analogue models and thus are a great companion for taking on holiday or on day trips.Features include electronic image stabilization, 400: 1 variable speed digital power zoom, nite pix, 9 digital special effects, tape speed, built-in digital still camera, 8 step manual shutter, 210k pixel trans-reflective optimum vision LCD, EZ dial navigator, smart shoe for external accessories, and external microphone.
The uniquely designed SCD590 sits snugly in your hand for great convenience and comfort while shooting. Among its many features are a large 2.5-inch LCD screen that can be viewed in both dark and bright environments, a shoe for external accessories, a remote control, nine digital effects, and a color onscreen display with easy-to-use dial navigation controls.
Lens The optical zoom magnifies up to 10 times, while the digital zoom, which works by electronically enhancing the optical image, reaches up to 400 times. The zoom toggle is pressure sensitive, so you can control the speed of your zooms. The electronic image stabilization keeps the picture steady throughout the natural shakes and jitters during usage.
Switch to Nite Pix mode, which works by emitting infrared light, for shooting in total darkness. Choose from nine digital special effects, such as art, mosaic, sepia, black and white, and cinema, to add style to your videos.
Digital Stills Digital photos are stored on the included 8 MB Memory Stick in JPEG format. The SCD590 has a USB connection for easy PC import. You can use the included software, MGI PhotoSuite III, to edit your digital stills.
Inputs and Outputs The standard DV IEEE1394 port (also called FireWire) is present for a no-loss connection to a PC or other DV machines, as well as a USB port. S-video and RCA A/V connections are used for direct viewing on a television or VHS dubbing. You can also plug in an external microphone via the mic jack for better sound.
MiniDV Format MiniDV digital technology delivers clear, sharp video with up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution--far superior to the 240 lines of resolution offered by 8mm camcorders. You'll get minimal color noise interference for a more stable picture. You'll also get excellent sound quality in either 12-bit or 16-bit audio recording modes.
16-bit audio includes one set of stereo audio tracks to produce CD-quality sound.
12-bit audio uses two sets of audio tracks, so you can easily add background music or commentary to your videos while maintaining the existing soundtrack.
This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12 the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording time of two full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Best investment I ever made! I purchased this camera in Singapore last May and I paid $1100. I compaired this camera to literally hundreds. If you have ever been to Singapore you would know its the electronics super center of SE Asia. This camera didnt simply out perform other models like JVC, Sony and Canon. It destroyed the competition. Night vision on this camera is fantastic compared to the long list of others I tried. This model is user friendly with easy to follow directions. The Samsung website has fabulous tutorials of how to... more info
GREAT camera, ignore fake negative reviews This product is great. It's a DIGITAL video camcorder and is just so smartly designed (controls on the back within easy reach, remote control can snap onto/into the camera, etc), for the price of a poor analog camera with less features. Everyone I've talked about the camera is nothing less than enthusiastic about the quality and value for the money. It even has an effect (unfortunately called Make-Up mode) that will only highlight one color (like in "Schindler's List", as CNET noted).
Great Camcorder! I first purchased a Sony IP5 and was very disappointed. I hesitated to purchase the SCD590 due to some negative reviews... but I also felt that the reviews may have been staged. Anyway... I bought the camcorder... and we love it. QUALITY is GREAT... and that means picture, features, ease of use, and mechanical. We've had our SCD590 for about 3 months.
i could not find any bad things on this cam i got this cam about a week ago. so far so i am happy with this cam. actually, i did not expected this size, b/c i though much bigger, and even smaller than my hand. what is diferent b/t sonyand samsung. it looks same to me thru looking t,v.. and i do not know about the com, b/c it is going to be different story to how you capture thru com, (italk about pic quality) ps i think there is different b/t sony or other japaness cam and samsung that is price, samsung is much much cheaper and i think same... more info
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