Samsung has recently launched SMX-F34BN camcorder weighing 59 lbs and a new image stabilizing technique the “hyper D.I.S” .The HDMI [High Definition Multimedia Interface] is still not present,which would definately be a drawback in comparison with other camcorders[Canon HV-30] presenting HDMI output but this might be overcome by the price tag which Samsung SMX F34BN bears.The looks are dazzling and the sample video shot from the SMX-F34 is a quality video with good contrast,a manual and auto zoom with a 34 x zoom feature makes Samsung SMX a handy and cool gadget .

Details

Price:US $299.99

Pixels 112 K
Optical Zoom 34x
Filter Diameter 30 mm
Video Recording Feature Video Recording Feature H.264 BP
Shutter Speed Manual Shutter 1/60 ~ 1/10000, 8 step
Auto Shutter Yes
Image Stabilizer hyper D.I.S.
Focus Auto Focus Yes

Battery life of 3 hours of recording
Manual Focus Yes
Power Night Capture No
Video Still Capture No
Back Light Cmpensation Yes
Low Light Sensitivity 3 LUX ? (visual)
White Balance Auto White Balance Yes
Manual Balance Yes
Audio Recording Feature Built-in Microphone Yes
Operation Play/Still Yes
Line Recording No
IEEE 1394 No
HDMI No
Audio HDMI No
Memory Card Card Slot Yes
Memory Application Memory Application SD / SDHC / MMC+

Operating System OS Compatible OS Windows XP SP2, Vista 32, 64
Weight & Dimensions Dimension 2.38″ x 2.36″ x 4.92″
Weight 59 lbs.

The Recorded files come out in .mp4 format which is compatible with all the players and can be uploaded stright away on youtube.

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