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The new SMX-F34 is Samsung’s next generation YouTube-compatible compact digital camcorder. Building on the SC-MX20 camcorder, the SMX-F34 offers additional features and functionality, including built-in memory, digital still photo capability, and Samsung’s 42x Intelli-Zoom. Significantly more reliable than a standard digital zoom which negatively affects the quality of the image, Intelli-Zoom allows you to go beyond the camcorder’s 34x optical zoom without sacrificing image quality.
The SMX-F34 features a memory card slot for SD/SDHC and also offers 16GB of internal flash memory. Samsung is the first digital imaging company to apply H.264 compression to standard definition video, which considerably extends record times. Thanks to H.264 compression, users can record up to eight hours of standard definition video directly to the camcorder’s internal flash memory without having to rely on a memory card. Samsung’s new image processor also reduces power consumption, which translates to longer battery life. On a single charge, consumers can record up to three hours of uninterrupted video — ideal for when you wish to shoot for extended periods of time.
Featuring a high-performance 680K pixel CCD sensor, the SMX-F34 delivers a resolution of 720×480 and also incorporates Samsung’s new image processor which drastically enhances the overall digital imaging experience for the end user. Samsung’s new image processor yields higher-quality video, 3-D Noise Reduction, Face Detection for up to five subjects, a brighter 2.7 inch LCD display, as well as H.264 compression.

The SMX-F34 is also the ideal camcorder for the YouTube videographer. Featuring a Web & Mobile shooting mode, you can set the SMX-F34 to record in the exact format and resolution required by YouTube, resulting in faster upload times. By selecting the Web & Mobile mode, the camcorder’s resolution is automatically adjusted to 640×480 (H.264 / AAC / MP4) and optimized for use on Web sites. Furthermore, unlike other camcorders, users can easily import video from the SMX-F34 and play it on MP3 players and other portable multimedia players supporting H.264, without having to convert the files.
The SMX-F34 features a dedicated Photo mode that allows consumers to use the camcorder as a digital camera, snapping 800×600 resolution images. The SMX-F34 also offers added flexibility when it comes to zoom. Featuring Samsung’s intuitive 42x Intelli-Zoom, users can go beyond the camcorder’s 34x optical zoom without sacrificing image quality. When coupled with the camcorder’s high-quality, Schneider lens, and improved Advanced Image Stabilization, you can rest assured that you’ll be able to capture life the way you see it, with stunning color and clarity.

Technical Details :
* Record SD video to SD/SDHC cards and 16 GB of internal flash memory.
* Enhance 34x optical zoom up to 42x with Samsung’s new Intelli-zoom.
* Web & Mobile shooting mode for easy online video sharing.
* Capture 800×600 digital still photos.
* Swivel hand grip for comfortable low-angle shooting.

Customer Feedback :
It actually won an award for best entry level camcorder. Got to be good I thought. They rated the standard definition SC-MX20 very well in comparison to camcorders much more expensive. Therefore I took the plunge. As for the anti-shake function, this works pretty well until you hit 8x or more zoom, then it’s tough to keep it really steady. Overall the F34 was pretty good for a digital (non-optical) anti-shake.

Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 Full HD video and 3.0 Megapixel images with the ultra-compact HDR-CX110, which features an “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and a Carl Zeiss® Vario Sonnar T* 25x optical zoom lens to help bring you closer to the action.

Highlights :
- 1920×1080 Full HD Recording.
- 3 Megapixel still image capture w/ Dual Record.
- 1/4″ “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor.
- Back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor.
- 1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens.
- Face Detection Technology w/ Face Touch.
- Direct Copy to External HDD.
- Highlight Playback with Highlight Scenario playback.
- 2.7″ Clear Photo LCD (230 K) display.
- Intelligent Auto mode.
- Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software.
- Power on by LCD.
- Up to 24Mbps AVCHD video.

Technical Details :
* 1920×1080 Full HD Recording w/3MP still image.
* Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot.
* 1/4″ back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor.
* 1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV.
* 30mm CZ Vario Sonnar T* with 25x Optical zoom.

Customer Feedback :
The display is crisp and clear, widescreen format, and not cluttered when recording. Response to touch was very good, only once when selecting something from a bottom of a menu did I have to touch it twice, since the first didn’t register. Didn’t take any pressure to get it to see my pressing.
The still picture while shooting video worked easily enough, but they’re not great quality, so it won’t replace your digital camera if you have a good one. But it may give you a decent still shot of something you would have missed otherwise…
I had nearly no artifact or blurring or anything with the movement of the camera as I’ve come to expect from camcorders. Even the blurring was minimal. And the shots of things were just crystal clear.