Samsung SCD23 MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5 LCD
by Samsung
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Samsung SCD23 MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5 LCD
Customer Review: Sensor Chip went bad. Buy Extended Warranty
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this model and had it for a little more than a year. It worked wonderfully but then 1 day out of the blue the LCD or eye piece would not work when i wanted to record something. The playback worked fine but when I wanted to shoot something it went all black. I did some research and the problem was with the a sensor chip being bad. This is a known issue to happen (based on all the people I read having this issue on the internet). In any case it will cost me $288 to replace and repair the camera. If I had bought the extended warranty it would not costed me anything. I am contemplating on just buying a different make and model from another manufacturer.
It's like a car do you really want to spend the money on a rebuilt engine or transmission. There's always that risk it can break again.
Customer Review: Question as to reliability of internal parts
Summary: 1 Stars
After owning this camcorder for only 14 mos. with less than 5 hrs. useage, the CCD element failed rendering it useless. Samsung customer support would only direct me to a local repair shop. With only a 1 yr. factory warranty ( mine was expired by 2 mos.), it cost me a whopping $197.85 to have it repaired making it a low cost camcorder with a very high price. Samsung doesn't seem to care as they don't stand behind their product.
Customer Review: A great camcorder!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just got this camera for Christmas. I'm very happy with it.
Great features and a perfect mini size.
Amazing nightvision, and light!
Perfect for anyone!
Customer Review: Works well with Mac OS X
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't played around with this camcorder long enough to write a full review, but I'm happy to report that, despite the fact that it's unlisted on Apple's compatible camcorders list, I have tested it fully with iMovie, and it downloads data to and from the camcorder perfectly. Early problems with the SCD23 and downloading data from iMovie to the camcorder apparently have been fixed in one of the iMovie updates.Customer Review: Great Camera for Good Price!
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this camera last year for Christmas. My husband and I wanted a small camcorder with digital photo option and this little camera fit the bill (including the price)! It takes great video and has a nice quality LCD screen viewfinder. It does get a bit dark and "grainy" looking in low light--the built in flashlight helps to an extent, but not really.
The instructional book that came with the camera does not tell you what memory stick to buy. I assumed (knowing very little about digital cameras) that they were all the same sizes...much to my dismay they are not. I went back to search the instructional book to find out what I needed to buy, and it doesn't specifically say. I just took my camera to the store and the clerk helped me find the memory stick that fit my camera.
All in all this is a great camera for the price I paid. I didn't want to spend too much money and mine was a little less than $300.
I haven't tried printing any digital pictures on my PC yet. I'm not very computer literate, so I know I'll need help before I attempt this.