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The optics are the essential resource endowment of the new SMX-K44 camera, a compact digital camera manufacturer Samsung’s net weight of only 240 grams. The Intelli-zoom magnifications from 65 is combined with optical zoom and digital wide-ranging. The rechargeable lithium battery used is about 2 hours on a single charge.

Samsung SMX-K44 resolution, zoom and display

The compact digital camera Samsung SMX-K44 used as a support for displaying content (video clips and digital photos), but also and especially for the shots in the absence of a real viewfinder, a display which is placed diagonally in the average size proposed by the category, with a size of 2.7 inches. The resolution achieved by this monitor is of 230,000 pixels. This is a screen with liquid crystal filter, LCD-type. The Schneider Kreuznach lens built into the device, with a diameter of 39 mm filter and focal opening of F1, 8, presents a useful 52x optical zoom, which are flanked by a 65 Intelli-zoom and digital zoom magnification from well 2200 magnification. The least effective factor is instead the image sensor with a resolution of 0.8 megapixels, a CCD 1 / 6 “.

Samsung SMX-K44 Design, supply and recording media

Called the IA-BH130LB the rechargeable lithium-ion battery which is the main power support of the new digital video camera Samsung SMX-K44. The battery model includes a possibility to register for a maximum time of 120 minutes on a single charge. With removable and adjustable screen, the camcorder Samsung SMX-K44 is presented in black color typical of this category, with some silver inlay. The structure is very compact and especially the height is really low (65.6 millimeters). Width and depth of the unit amounted to 59.8 and 122.2 mm. The net weight of battery and accessories is 230 grams. Double the recording medium proposed by Samsung SMX-K44: an internal memory of 16 GB is accompanied by the expansion slot for SD cards and SDHC.

Samsung SMX-K44 Audio and main functions

Samsung SMX-K44, to ensure greater precision in recovery, also uses an optical image stabilizer type, called OIS The focus of the subject frame is automatic (auto focus) but can be set at the discretion of the user, even in manual mode. The minimum illumination required for the conduct of the shoot is 3 Lux Several controls are manually adjustable for a good level of performance customization. The video format of recording is known as H.264 at VGA resolution and size of 720×576 pixels at most. Recording Quality Super Fine, Fine or Normal. Stereo audio system with real effects, AAC 2-channel volume control. There are integrated speakers, internal microphone and noise reduction filter WindCut Plus

Samsung SMX-K44 features, photo mode and connections

Despite the resolution of a CCD image sensor built into Samsung SMX-K44 is extremely low, in photo mode, using the interpolation procedure, the camera can operate with a higher definition. The still photographs it can reach the maximum resolution of 1.9 megapixels, which translates into a dimension of the single digital photograph of 1600×1200 pixels. The recording quality is Superfine, the JPG compression format, the storage medium is represented by the picture in SD or SDHC external cards. Samsung SMX-K44 uses a USB 2.0 port for connection to a PC or other devices. There are also access Composit and HDMI port for high-definition TV screens. Finally, there is the aforementioned card slot for memory cards such as Secure Digital and SDHC.

Samsung SMX-K44 Verdict

The optical performance of the camcorder Samsung SMX-K44 decreed the success, while the scope of the resolution of the sensor is very limited. Two contrasting aspects of the overall model attractive from an aesthetic point of view, with a compact black and silver, weighs 230 grams and very low height, removable and adjustable screen. The device uses an optical zoom magnification of the image less than 52, the digital zoom is 2200x and there is also an additional Intelli-65x Zoom. The built-in lens is Schneider Kreuznach. The LCD screen that doubles as a support for the shots in the absence of the viewfinder has a diagonal of 2.7 inches. As a recording medium using a Samsung SMX-K44 16 GB internal memory coupled to the slot for SD and SDHC memory cards.

Samsung SMX-K44 video review

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I bought the camera from BPM-Power a few days, and the first impression is very positive, do not expect indestructible materials, the room is small and light, some details seem a bit ‘delicate’ plastic ‘, but the performance and functionality they look really interesting. On the other hand, manageability and ergonomics are of great levels.

Obviously we can not evaluate a product in a few days, but the first impression is that we need a little ‘getting used to the layout of menus, not always very intuitive, on the other hand, the functions and settings are so many available, and offer a wide range of intervention and regulation. If not then you want to work too hard there is always an effective function Ai, fully automatic, which seems to do a good job in most situations.

Very good generous Leica lens (46 mm), with convenient automatic lens cover. Finally a decent wide-angle camera with an opening, only the Sony 550 VE is a little better in this respect. The 12x optical zoom works fine, the command is comfortable and progressive, the extra zoom 18x digital is surprisingly almost perfect, forget the 30x, 700x’s I will not even talk. Just as I’m not talking pictures: discrete, but who wants to take good pictures you’d better take a good camera at half the price.

Very effective stabilization, with two levels (normal and AD). Useful and convenient multi-function dial for manual adjustment purposes. The LCD monitor will not be the best, but it seems to me more than decent, as well as the electronic viewfinder, useful when shooting in bright light, a little ‘uncomfortable (not adjustable), but much better than nothing, which is just that offer the most current camcorders.
A couple of goodies: the interesting ability to record video capturing a frame every 1, 10, 30 …. second, perfect for slow speed sequences, of course, or for creative effects of accelerated motion. Very useful also the Pre-Rec function to capture moments of which one can not predict exactly the beginning: no longer need to record 30 minutes flat sea just to be sure of catching a jumping dolphin, point the camera and press the Rec when you see the event: the camera will record in memory even before the 3 seconds.

There are different recording quality: very good the standard (interlaced) to the highest quality (HA, 17 Mbps), tablets decent ones, but unless you are really short of memory, I see no reason to use them. Really excellent quality of the footage in full HD progressive (1080/50p), but be careful, then edit it can be a big problem, the supplied software, as well as a very basic editing, will allow you to convert AVCHD to Standard. In general, however, remember that AVCHD editing is much more resource hungry (HW and SW) of the good old DV.
In difficult light conditions or poor auto white balance can be difficult and will widen the image a bit ‘, but really accettabilissimi levels, and much better than I had before from Canon DV: Of course, you can get better, but be prepared to spend 4 times the price of the TM700.

The camera heats up a lot ‘during the operation, for those who were concerned about the cooling fan, well, you can barely hear, and registration is very difficult to perceive, but if you are manic sound you can always take a microfonino external (supplied There is a convenient messenger portaaccessori). By the way, is one of the few camcorders that enables good sound adjustments (and video).
The included battery lasts about 1 hour, buy one spare, double capacity, but beware, the original Panasonic (VBG260) costs 120 €, and many of those flights are not recognized by the camera and need a charger separately. They are, however batteries “decoded” with a chip that makes them compatible, less than one third of the price Panasonic will come when I’ll see if it works. Less than 10 € there are also mini-inverter 75 W, useful for charging car battery dall’accendisigari.

A pair of 32 GB SDHC card (just a good class 4) will provide 5 to 8 hours of recording in addition to the 32 GB built-in memory. Useful in some cases, a mini tripod to keep the stock market: the Chinese for 10 € and 5 cm are fine. We must also add an HDMI-miniHDMI to see the clips on TV, instead of the USB cable is supplied.
For more impressions need a little ‘more time and a few more tests … but at the moment I would recommend it without reservation.

Panasonic HDC-TM700 user review

I am not going to ramble through the amazing technical specifications of this camera, if you want that, have a look at the website.

When I set out to buy a camera, I had only 2 criteria that needed to be met:
1> It must be idiot proof
2> The picture should look like the “Home Movies” people shoot in the holywood movies

1 – If you set this camera to auto it is simply a dream to use. I know very little about manual settings but flipping that auto switch makes it easy for me to use. It adjusts to ligt and dark very well and with the face recognition I can program my wife’s face into the camcorder and it will make sure she always in focus, even in a crown of people.
2 – The picture is simply stunning, I hardly ever shoot at 1080p as the files are very big to edit and copy but even in the much lower resolutions the picture quality is awesome. We view the videos on a 50″ 1080p telly and they look on par with many pro Blu-Ray discs.

You have shell a big chunk of change for this camera but if you want quality, you can’t go wrong.
The only reason I did not give this a perfect rating is Panasonic taking the mick with the price of spare batteries. £99 for a high capacity (2 hours) spare! You can buy cheap alternatives but they do not work properly as Panasonic has copyrighted a chip in the battery that tells the camcorder what power level the battery holds and ID’s itself to the camera.

Oh, and a final thing, the camera is good enough to replace your compact, so you only have to carry one gadget when on holiday:)

Panasonic HDC-TM700 video review

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Sony compact digital camera that points to many of their cards on the optical potential: in fact includes a Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens with magnification of the image values ??can be above the category average. The device, excluding batteries and accessories, it weighs 390 grams. Registration also live on the DVD.

Sony DCR-DVD150 resolution, zoom and display

Only 1 / 8 inch in size for the image sensor that is integrated into the new Sony DCR-DVD150 camcorder, a compact digital, which provides a rather limited resolution. In fact, if the total value amounts to 0.8 Megapixel resolution, much lower than the actual: in Camera Mode, ranging from 0.41 to 0.49 Megapixel, while in Memory Mode, ranging from 0.31 to 0.41 Megapixel. The quality of a CCD sensor is still ensured by the presence of the Advanced HAD technology incorporated. Sony DCR-DVD150 has a color monitor with 123,200 pixels of resolution extension of the diagonal of 2.7 inch Touch Panel system. Objective lenses with Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens which ensures well-60x optical zoom and digital zoom magnification of 2000, with a focal length of 1.8 to 108 mm (actual size).

Sony DCR-DVD150 design, supply and recording medium

The direct recording on the support of a classic 8 cm DVD (DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD + RW) is the main reference to the recording format camcorder Sony DCR-DVD150, which precisely fits in the range-DCR DVD along with other models that can perform this step directly. The alternative to this support is the additional external memory card format Memory Stick Duo, which can be stored in the device through a special slot. Sony DCR-DVD150 has a simple and functional design and a weight that does not exceed 390 grams (without considering the accessories and batteries). Dimensions: 130 mm deep, 89 mm in height and 55 mm in width. The recording time of 90 minutes offered by the included rechargeable lithium battery can be increased up to an amazing 710 minutes using an optional battery.

Sony DCR-DVD150 Audio and main functions

In addition to the aforementioned display, the digital video camera Sony DCR-DVD150 provides, as the exclusive tool for the shots, even a viewfinder that can display color and with a maximum resolution of 123,200 pixels, equivalent to that of the monitor. Not with flash, the device still allows the recording with little or no light (0 Lux also) thanks to the Night Shot feature. The shutter speed ranges from 1 / 3 of a second to 1 / 3500 of a second. The image stabilizer is electronically available. Do not forget that the focus, white balance, automatic or manual, scene modes for different types and Tele Macro function for shooting video from a very close distance. Audio system with Dolby Digital 2-channel stereo zoom microphone, but without support surround sound.

Sony DCR-DVD150 Envelope, photo mode and connections

Lacks HDMI connectivity for connecting to displays, especially television, high definition, the new compact camcorder Sony DCR-DVD150 uses instead of methods of connecting the output USB 2.0 with data transfer to and from your PC with a very high speed and the Audio / Video. It ‘also also access S-Video. The functionality of digital photography “still” is limited by the presence of a low-resolution sensor: so, you can only get digital photos in VGA, 640×480 pixels (about 0.3 MP). JPG compression and storage on the Memory Stick Duo for the images thus obtained. Pict Bridge compatibility allows direct printing. Sony DCR-DVD150 comes with USB and AV cables, AC adapter, battery pack NP-FH30, USB driver and software Picture Motion Browser.

Sony DCR-DVD150 Synthetic evaluation

The most intriguing aspect of the camcorder Sony DCR-DVD150 is related to high magnification factors and therefore the possibility of using zoom (optical and digital) of special significance. In fact, the objective lens with Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens offers optical image magnification and 60 more than 2000 digital character. Instead limited the resolution of the image sensor, although qualitatively valid since it belongs to the range Advanced HAD CCD: 0.8 Megapixel Total actual values ??but do not go beyond 490,000 pixels. It follows also a photo mode in a minor key, with only the acquisition of photographic images in VGA quality (640×480 pixels). Night Shot, Tele Macro image stabilizer and the most interesting features of the model during shooting or shooting. Net weight of 390 grams.

Sony DCR-DVD150 user review

I bought this camcorder two months ago and was very happy on the purchase especially with the recording quality, picture quality, ease of use and the shape and style but the only thing i was dissappointed with was the sound quality,the sound was very low and i did not expect that from sony.

The recording quality was very good. It is very easy to use( ideal for first timers). Great for home movies or holiday movies. The touchscreen is excellent to use, Battery life is excellent..lasts a long time. Great informative instructions manual.

Makes movies on 8cm mini dvd and takes pictures on memory card. It is worth the money i paid for and i would definatley recommend this to others. Overall i give it a 95 out of 100.

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