Up Close and Personal
Sometimes you just can't physically get close enough to a subject to get the shot you want. Football games, parades, wildlife, there is no shortage of situations that call for a good zoom lens. Samsung's SCD303 digital camcorder brings you in close to the action with the help of a 20x optical zoom and 900x digital zoom. That means you can get full resolution out to 20x, and crop in even closer with the powerful 900x digital zoom that can digitally enlarge an image up to 900x. This hard working zoom lens also gives you the advantage of variable speed control that automatically senses the amount of pressure that you apply to the zoom tab and adjusts the zoom speed accordingly.
Keeping it Clear
Great video begins with a quality lens, but the quality can't stop there. There are a number of critical elements involved in producing quality audio and video and they must all work together. One of these is the device that "captures" the images that travel through the lens. The SCD303 digital camcorder uses a 680,000 pixel CCD for vibrant, detailed video images. Since it's impossible to keep perfectly still while holding a camcorder, you will appreciate the Electronic Image Stabilization that minimizes picture shake so watching your videos doesn't cause motion sickness. The 2.5" TFT active-matrix LCD monitor gives you a great view of what you're recording and rotates; a huge benefit for shooting at creative angles, or if you would like to join the scene and still monitor your recording. The bright and beautiful LCD screen also makes an excellent playback monitor for viewing your videos.
Be Still
The SCD303 features a photo mode that gives you the ability to save still pictures onto Memory Stick media (sold separately). Use Memory Stick to store your images or transfer them to your computer. Fast and easy image transfer can also be accomplished using the SCD303's built-in USB interface. Another still image option exists inside the SCD303. Snap-Shot enables you to record still images with audio (up to six seconds) onto the camcorder's digital Mini DV tape. These images can also be quickly and easily transferred to your computer for editing, storing or sending. The Memory Stick slot also makes it easy to record MPEG4 movie clips, which are perfect for sending over the internet to friends and family.
Light it Up
With Power Nite Pix, you can record nearby scenes in total darkness using infrared rays emitted from your camcorder. Color Slow Shutter maximizes the quality of low light scenes by automatically selecting the best settings to make the most of every ray of light. Even brighter images can be achieved by applying Color Slow Shutter and Nite Pix at the same time. If you want to shed some more light on the scene, the built-in video light is a handy way to add some illumination and improve the color and contrast of dark scenes.
Pack it In
The SCD303 is not only very compact, it's ease of operation also makes it very convenient. Samsung's "EZ" Dial Navigator is a big part of the operational ease, providing quick navigation of the most commonly used functions by simply rotating the intuitively positioned thumb wheel. The multi-language on-screen display makes it easy to see all the info you need to keep track of settings, battery power and other important details. The SCD303 Mini DV digital camcorder is so easy to carry and use, you'll want to take it along everywhere you go. It's an easy fit for nearly any luggage or lifestyle.
Included With Purchase
AC adapter, AC cord, lithium-ion battery, lithium cells for clock, A/V cable, shoulder strap, USB cable, S-cable, software CD, instruction book, lens cover.
Comparison Specifications
- 20x Optical, 900x Digital Zoom
- Mini DV Recording Format
- 2.5", 123K Pixel LCD Screen
- i.LINK (IEEE1394) and USB Interfaces
- Digital Image Stabilization
- MPEG4 Movie Clip Mode
- 0 Lux Power Nite Pix Mode
- Photo Mode Function (Memory Stick Slot)
Additional Specifications
- 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
- Memory Stick Media Slot
- 680K Pixel CCD
- Color Viewfinder
- Slow Shutter (LSS)
- Play Back Zoom
- EZ-Q, EZ-Dial Navigator
- Multi-Language OSD
- A/V Output
- Lithium-Ion Battery Included
Manufacturer Specifications
Dimensional Specifications
- 0.89 lbs.
- Approx. 4.19" x 3.82" x 2.17"
Samsung SC-D303 Warranty Details
1 Year Parts, 90 Days Labor
