Typical price: £370
What is it: Combined digital camcorder/still camera with 10x optical zoom
What we think: It's a better still camera than most camcorders, but the VP-D6550 nonetheless forces compromises compared to individual products
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 August 2005
Tags: Samsung, Samsung DuoCam VP-D6550, camcorders, left side, resolution
We like:
Decent video performance; relatively lightweight and compact
We don't like:
Noisy video; weak flash; poorly integrated design; slow still-camera performance; lacks the infrared Night mode of its predecessor
You might also need:
MiniDV tapes; 256MB or larger Memory Stick
CNET UK judgement:
It's a better still camera than most camcorders, but the VP-D6550 nonetheless forces compromises compared to individual products
Full review:
With a few rare exceptions, camcorders are, at best, mediocre still cameras, while still cameras are very limited camcorder replacements. To get top-quality still and video images, your choices are either to make quality compromises or to carry two devices. Samsung offers a third choice with its DuoCam series, camcorders that pack a pair of lenses, one optimised for video and the other for stills. Continue Reading...
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