Up Close and Personal
Sometimes you just can't physically get close enough to a subject to get the shot you want. Football games, parades, wildlife, there is no shortage of situations that call for a good zoom lens.

Samsung's SCD103 digital camcorder brings you in close to the action with the help of an 18x optical zoom and 900x digital zoom. That means you can get full resolution out to 18x, and crop in even closer with the powerful 900x digital zoom that can digitally enlarge an image up to 900x. This hard working zoom lens also gives you the advantage of variable speed control that automatically senses the amount of pressure that you apply to the zoom tab and adjusts the zoom speed accordingly.

Keeping It Clear
Great video begins with a quality lens, but the quality can't stop there. There are a number of critical elements involved in producing quality audio and video and they must all work together. One of these is the device that "captures" the images that travel through the lens. The SCD103 digital camcorder uses a 680,000 pixel CCD for vibrant, detailed video images. Since it's impossible to keep perfectly still while holding a camcorder, you will appreciate the Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) that minimizes picture shake so watching your videos doesn't cause motion sickness.

The 2.5" TFT active-matrix LCD monitor gives you a great view of what you're recording and rotates, which is a huge benefit for shooting at creative angles, or if you would like to join the scene and still monitor your recording. The bright and beautiful LCD screen also makes an excellent playback monitor for viewing your videos.

Be Still
The built-in digital still camera on the SCD103 features a photo mode that gives you the ability to save still pictures onto Memory Stick media (sold separately). Use Memory Stick to store your images or transfer them to your computer. Fast and easy image transfer can also be accomplished using the SCD103's built-in USB interface. Another still image option exists inside the SCD103. The PHOTO function enables you to record still images with audio (up to six seconds) onto the camcorder's digital Mini DV tape. These images can also be quickly and easily transferred to your computer for editing, storing or sending.


Light It Up
With Power Nite Pix, you can record nearby scenes in total darkness using infrared rays emitted from your camcorder. Color Slow Shutter maximizes the quality of low light scenes by automatically selecting the best settings to make the most of every ray of light. Even brighter images can be achieved by applying Color Slow Shutter and Nite Pix at the same time. If you want to shed some more light on the scene, the built-in video light is a handy way to add some illumination and improve the color and contrast of dark scenes.
18x Optical/900x Digital Zoom
Mini DV System
2.5" LCD (112K Pixels)
iEEE1394 and USB Interfaces
Digital Image Stabilization
Program AE
Power Nite Pix
Digital Still Camera Function, PHOTO Function
680K Pixel CCD
B&W Viewfinder
Video Light
Easy-Q, -Navi, -Op.
Memory Stick Slot
MPEG4/JPEG Capture
Multi-Language Onscreen Display
Video Recording System: 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System
Audio Recording System: Rotary Heads, PCM System
Digital Effects: Art, Mosaic, Sepia, Negative, Mirror, B&W, Emboss, Cinema, Make Up
Back Light Compensation (BLC)
Bottom-Loading Design
Fader
Built-in Microphone, Microphone Input
1.06 lbs.
3.44" x 5.90" x 2.16"

The VL-Z1U Digital camcorder is a one-handed solution that features an integrated rotational pivot point in the center of the unit for ease-of-use and more comfort while recording. This unique body design leads to a smaller camcorder and allows total flexibility while recording. The VL-Z1U Digital camcorder incorporates CG Silicon LCD screen technology for a high-resolution image during playback and when framing subjects. CG Silicon LCD technology from Sharp is a new solution in size and resolution for high style digital applications. Compare to VLZ3U this model does not includes a memory card slot and a USB port for a PC.

PRODUCT FEATURES :

2.5" Advanced CG Silicon LCD Screen
provides higher resolution and less power consumption than standard LCD screens. In addition, its performance in bright sunlight is superior.
225 Angle Rotation (Swivel Grip)
allows you to easily shoot difficult angles and easily handle the Viewcam when recording. The swivel grip provides increased hand comfort.
10x Optical / 500x Digital Zoom Lens
The 10x optical zoom lens produces a true-to-life accurate image using lens groups, and the 500x digital zoom allows for image capture at a much larger distance.
Viewfinder
is provided in addition to the CG LCD screen for even more flexibility when recording.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS :

Low Reflective CG View Screen 2.5" CG Silicon LCD
Zoom Optical/Digital 10x/500x
CCD Sensor 680,000

Take terrific videos and digital photos with this Panasonic MiniDV camcorder. Close in on the action without moving your feet with the 20x optical zoom. The 2.5 LCD screen opens wide to make it easy to access the controls and share the view. The zoom microphone picks up the sound of the action you're filming, rather than the sound you're making. Critical light is ready whenever you need it with the built-in light. And it?s all simple to use with the convenient dial control.

Easy Dial
The Easy to use Dial mode - makes easy to choose the desired operating mode by simply rotating the dial.
i.Link (IEEE-1394) FireWire
Using the industry standard IEEE-1394 PC interface allows you to connect the digital camcorder to a compatible computer for advanced editing. You can also produce duplicate copies of your recordings without any loss in picture quality, with similarly equipped camcorders or VCRs.
Soft Skin Mode
This feature detects skin tones and softens the focus in that area of the picture. It makes blemishes and lines appear less noticeable, while preserving the sharpness of other areas in the picture.
5 Mode Program AE (Auto Exposure)
You can prepare your camcorder for almost any recording condition by using the following automatic exposure settings:
Sports Mode - Ideal for sporting events and other fast paced action.
Portrait Mode - Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly out of focus by changing the depth of field.
Low Light - Preserves the mode of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.
Spot Light - Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight.
Surf & Snow - Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a clear picture.
MagicPix Images
This feature is a great way to record still images, even in low-light settings. Now you can capture still images in full color onto the camcorders mini DV tape.
Progressive PhotoShot Mode
This feature helps to eliminate fuzziness by capturing the image data to SD Card of a singular moment and then temporarily storing the event in two separate field memories. The two images of the exact same moment are then combined, with no time lag, producing images that are better quality than standard recorded stills.
Cinema Mode
Enables you to record video in wide screen mode, giving you a 16:9 aspect ratio - the same as a movie screen. When played back on a television, the result is dramatic looking cinema-like movies at home.
Zoom Mic
As you zoom in on the picture, the audio will also zoom in so that you can pinpoint distant sound emanating from your subject.
Picture-in-Picture
Allows you to insert a previously taken digital still image into the video you're recording. The still image is taken using the PhotoShot feature and appears on the right side of the video you are recording. The video and miniaturized still shot then appear together during playback.
Built in Still camera
Photo Shot digital still camera feature lets consumers enjoy two ways to capture their memories in a single, compact package: digital video and digital still photos. With more PC-friendly features, the digital camcorder is ready for a variety of multimedia applications and can also easily serve as a web camera for home videoconferencing. Features an IEEE 1394 PC interface, making it easy to download digital recordings (still images and moving pictures) to computers, where they can be edited, included in e-mail messages or used in the creation of web sites. Additionally, features a USB port, built-in SD Memory Card slot.
EfficiBright LED Light
Equipped with a built-in LED color enhancement light.
Besides offering bright light whenever you need it, the LED design also makes it highly efficient which helps to preserve battery life.
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals. with 640x480 picture size.
When pressing the Photo shot button the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0.07 seconds intervals until the Photo Shot button is released or 16 pictures are recorded.

Get Up Close with a 24x Optical Zoom and 800x Digital Zoom
The optical zoom feature acts like a telescope to produce close-up shots with extraordinary clarity so you won't miss a single detail. It also offers variable zoom speeds, so you can adjust your zoom speed from wide angle to full telephoto. In addition, the digital zoom ratio can be increased up to an extraordinary 800x. Now that's close up!.

Simultaneous Motion Video & Still Picture Recording (VGA)
Now you can snap off a still shot (VGA) while recording video without having to change recording modes. The video is recorded onto the Mini DV tape and the still image is recorded onto the SD Memory Card. This 2-in-1 capability means you can catch sudden photo opportunities without interrupting a great moving picture scene.

Soft Skin Mode Helps Soften Blemishes and Lines
This feature detects skin tones and softens the focus in that area of the picture. It helps make blemishes and lines appear less noticeable, while preserving resolution in areas of the picture outside the skin.

One-Touch Navigation and Joystick Control
The joystick makes the camera much easier to use, letting you control all basic operations with one hand. As you shoot, just watch the image in the monitor and follow the instruction guide. You can handle a number of operations quickly and easily, without even taking your eye off the subject.

1.3 Second Quick Start
The Quick Start button helps shoot video on the spur of the moment. While saving battery power, this function lets you capture these moments in a mere 1.3 seconds after pressing the button.


PV-GS19 Supplied Accessories:

AC Adaptor

Battery Pack

AV Cable (RCA-Multi)

Lens Cap

Software: USB Driver, Video Stream Driver, MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV


PV-GS19 Specifications:

Image Sensor: 1/6 inch CCD (680K pixels)

F Value: F1.8 (Wide) / F3.6 (Tele)

Optical Zoom: 24x

Focal Length: 2.1 - 50.4mm

Filter Diameter: 30.5mm

35mm Film Camera Equivalent: 39.5 - 948mm

Still Picture Recording: Yes

Minimum Illumination: 2 Lux (Magic Pix)

White Balance: Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Set (with IR Sensor)

High Speed Shutter:
In Tape Mode: 1/50 - 1/8000 sec.
In Card Mode: 1/50 - 1/500 sec.

Iris: Auto/Manual (Including Gain)

Backlight Compensation: Yes

Viewfinder: B/W

LCD: 2.5 inch

Pure Color Engine: Yes

Soft-Skin Mode: Yes

Direct Mode Dial: Yes

Easy Cassette Eject: Yes

MagicPix Images: Yes

Simultaneous Motion/Still Shots: Yes

Date Recording: Auto Date (in Date Code)

Fade: Black or White

Record Review: Yes

On-Screen Display Language: English / Spanish / French

Image Stabilizer: Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (D-EIS)

Digital Zoom: 800x

Quick Start Button: 1.3 seconds

Web Camera: w/optional cable & software

Recording Mode: SP/LP

Still Picture: JPEG: 640 x 480

Built-in SD Slot: Yes (SD/MMC)

Audio Dubbing (SP only): Yes

Battery & Tape Indicators: Yes

Mini DV In/Out IEEE1394 Out

USB Port: 2.0 Full Speed (mini B)

Analog In/Out: Out only

Power Supply: DC 7.2V

Power Consumption: 2.6W (EVF), 3.2W (LCD)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 3-1/4 x 2-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches