Samsung HMX-U10
1080P HIGH DEFINITION IN YOUR POCKET !! - Samsung HMX-U10 Digital Camcorder

Product Type: Samsung digital camcorders

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1080P HIGH DEFINITION IN YOUR POCKET !!
Samsung HMX-U10

will9000

Member Name: will9000

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Samsung HMX-U10

Date: 17/05/10

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Advantages: 1080P HD video, 10mp photos

Disadvantages: no image stabilisation

The Samsung U10 is a pocket camcorder which will fit in your hand, it is about the same size as an iphone. I bought mine last week from Argos for £79.99 with a free 4gb SDHC memory card. The camera itself shoots impressive 1080p HD video and 10MP digital photos. Included in the box is the manuals, a tripod adaptor, a wrist strap, a mains charger, a usb cable and a tv cable. The camcorder lets you shoot video in 5 different resoloutions; 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 60fps, 720p @ 30fps, 480p @ 30fps and a slow motion. As i tested out the camcorders video capabilities i quickly found that the 1080p was very high quality, but on another note i also noticed the U10's lack of ability to record in low light. Nevertheless the video playback looked perfect and i couldnt fault it. Meanwhile the 10MP digital still's didnt look too good, i found that you have to keep the camera VERY, VERY still in order to get a photo which looks acceptable, the U10 has no built in image stabiliser therfore the slightest shake of one's hand makes the picture blurry. The Samsung U10 comes with a free video editing software called " Intelli Studio" i could not test this out as it was far too complicated. Overall this camera is good if you are looking to take quick High Quality 1080p video, but i would not choose this over a slightly more expensive pocket cam like the Flip Ultra HD. Battery life is excellent.

Summary: buy the flip video ultra HD instead

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