Samsung SCL610 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD TFT Monitor

Very easy and clear picture I cannot recommend this more, go ahead and treat you're self you wont regret it!


Great buy!   October 15, 2001
Christian Cabug (USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

This is my first introduction to the world of Hi8 camcorders(having previously owned a VHS-C format camcorder) and I must say the SCL610 from Samsung really surprised me. The first thing that caught my eye was the price and how many features it had. Next, was the ease of use and picture quality. I'm the type when taking home a new gadget, wants to play with it already before even reading the manual. So, I opened the box took out the camcorder (wow, and how light it felt in my hands) plugged it in and charged the battery. I also installed the lithium battery for the memory and the date and time settings which I will adjust later. After an hour or so, I placed a blank Hi8 tape in the camcorder and started recording! The 500x digital zoom is really cool, I was able to focus the camcorder on a small object about 10 feet away from me and read the tiny little label. The light is bright enough to be able to record in total darkness. The microphone picks up human voices really well and does not distort it. After a couple minutes of recording, I plugged it in the VCR, played it, and voila! - I recorded my first segment and copied it into a VHS tape.

I have yet to explore this camcorder's vast features, I am overall very impressed with it. The only bad thing I could say about it is that the button placement could have been more ergonomical for people with tiny hands. I found the viewfinder to be of exceptional quality and it really makes recording that much more easier. The Samsung SCL610 is truly a great buy!


The Samsung Scl610 Hi8 Camcorder   July 14, 2001
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

This camcorder is one of the best camcoders I have ever seen for it's price. It's one of the lowest priced camcorder that has a screen, also this camcorder is small and light weight. I would highly recomend buying this item, the stylish look shows it all. If you are looking for a good priced small, stylish, and a lightwieght camcorder. Then look no further the Samsung SCL610 Camcorder has everything you need and much much more!