The 2.7 inch wide LCD screen is supposed to be clearly visible in direct sunlight. We tested this, and it seems to be a reasonably accurate statement. In extreme direct sunlight, the screen is visible but very dark.
As is typical of all Samsung's camcorders the main controls such as record, zoom, photo, player, camera and menu are all within reach of a thumb or finger making for easy control and manipulation with one hand. The menu system is intuitive and easy to navigate requiring little referencing of the user manual.
The main attraction to this style of camcorder is the direct to digital video it can provide. There's no need to convert from an analog signal to digital via your computer. This style of camcorder is also ideal for those who don't have or do not want use a computer to construct their videos. The camcorder is fully capable of finalizing a DVD so it is ready to play in a DVD player.
The Samsung SC-Dc173 DVD Camcorder is great for the always-ready consumer who's looking to capture any important event. The SC-DC173 DVD camcorder is an affordable, compact unit that can create great quality video and stills, just by pointing and shooting.
Pros:
-Portability
-Easy to Use
-Still pictures
-Direct to digital
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