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Samsung SMX-F54

Approximate retail price:

$249.00

Summary: A standard-definition camcorder from Samsung with an SD memory-card slot, 52x optical zoom, an image stabilizer and manual controls.

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About - Samsung SMX-F54
The SMX-F54 is a 0.63-megapixel camcorder with 52x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 34mm-1768mm. It has a live-view 2.6-inch LCD. The camcorder has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The camcorder allows manual setting of focus, aperture, shutter speed and white balance. The SMX-F54 stores video and photos on SD and SDHC memory cards and has 16MB of on-board storage. It captures video as H.264/MPEG-4 files at a top resolution of 720x480 and 0.48-megapixel resolution stills as JPG files. The image stabilization system for this camcorder is electronic. The SMX-F54 measures 2 5/8 inches wide by 2 5/8 inches high by 5 inches in length, and weighs 0.6 pounds.

About - Samsung SMX-F54

The SMX-F54 is a 0.63-megapixel camcorder with 52x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 34mm-1768mm. It has a live-view 2.6-inch LCD.

The camcorder has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The camcorder allows manual setting of focus, aperture, shutter speed and white balance.

The SMX-F54 stores video and photos on SD and SDHC memory cards and has 16MB of on-board storage. It captures video as H.264/MPEG-4 files at a top resolution of 720x480 and 0.48-megapixel resolution stills as JPG files.

The image stabilization system for this camcorder is electronic.

The SMX-F54 measures 2 5/8 inches wide by 2 5/8 inches high by 5 inches in length, and weighs 0.6 pounds.

About This Brand
Samsung offers a variety of high-definition low-to-midpriced camcorders that record to SD-format memory cards. It also recently introduced a new sports-oriented pocket video camera that is waterproof and dust proof.
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About This Brand

Samsung offers a variety of high-definition low-to-midpriced camcorders that record to SD-format memory cards. It also recently introduced a new sports-oriented pocket video camera that is waterproof and dust proof.

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Features & Specs - Samsung SMX-F54
Weight (lbs.) This is measured in pounds and includes the recording media. Weight (lbs.)	0.6
Size While camcorders are generally getting smaller, they do range in size, from the smallest pocket size through the mini-palm, and palm sizes. Overall, camcorders are typically much more compact than those from years ago. Instead of recording to tape or DVD, camcorders nowadays use either a compact hard-disk drive or flash memory. The smallest models on the market use flash memory. Size	Average
Optical zoom Allows the camcorder to fill the frame with far-away objects at the touch of a button. An optical zoom rated at 16x means the camcorder can magnify the image up to 16 times the normal size. Optical zoom	52X
LCD size (in.) This is the size of the image displayed on the LCD. Measured diagonally, it typically ranges from approximately 2 to 3 inches. With some models, the image does not fill the whole screen when recording. For these models, this number is smaller than the physical size of the screen. LCD size (in.)	2.6
Built-in light Provides illumination for close-ups when the image would otherwise be too dark, but it's no substitute for a well-lit room. A built-in light is more convenient than a clip-on one. Many camcorders have an automatic setting for turning the light on. Built-in light	No
HDMI output Has High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) output for direct digital-audio and video connection -- via a single cable -- to digital TVs with HDMI input. Can output 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and for some models, 1080p video signals. Standard-definition video is referred to 480i; progressive-scan or "enhanced definition" is 480p; high-definition consists of the 720p and 1080i signals, where 1080i also may be referred to as "full HD". 1080p is a progressive-scan HD format, found on some HD camcorders and on all Blu-ray players. HDMI output	No
AV Input These let you record sound or images from another camcorder or VCR. AV Input	No
Microphone input Jack for an external microphone to improve sound quality and prevent picking up noise from the camcorder. An alternative to using the built-in mike. Microphone input	No
Digital still capable Some camcorders can take snapshots, much like a digital camera (though not necessarily of the same quality). The camcorder can then be plugged into a computer and the images downloaded from the memory. Using a removable memory card (such as MemoryStick, Compact Flash, or SD Card) you can transfer stills to a computer without having to connect the camcorder, but you need proper card-reader hardware. Digital still capable	Yes
Headphone out An output for connecting a pair of headphones to the camcorder. Headphone out	No
Remote A remote control is handy for operating the camcorder from a distance (say, to allow the user to be in the picture). It's also useful in playback mode since all the buttons are easily at hand. Remote	No
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General Information
Manufacturer	Samsung
Manufacturer Website Address	www.samsungusa.com
Product Model	SMX-F54
Product Name	SMX-F54 Digital Camcorder
Product Type	Digital Camcorder

User Reviews - Samsung SMX-F54

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BHB

from

San Jose. CA

2.0

It is nat very nice.

1/4/2012

Pros

Easy to operate

Long battery life

Simple/innovative controls

Cons

Performance/quality problems

Poor low-light performer

Best Uses

Home Movies

Comment:

Samsung SMX F54 camera has long battery life and 16gb memory. But ther is a big problem when getting view by move with zoom action. And also low quality under low light. General performance is low.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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