Camcorder Review: Samsung HMX-Q10

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Camcorder Review: Samsung HMX-Q10

by June Yang

04:46 AM Jun 01, 2011

HD VIDEO recording capabilities are so common these days, it's no longer considered an unusual "feature". However, Samsung's new HMX-Q10 camcorder stands out in that it is designed to appeal to even the most basic of users. This SDHC/SD card camcorder packs full HD recording capabilities in an ultra-compact body, and boasts a simple one-button start-and-stop operation when it's on full automatic mode.

It also features a 5-megapixel "back-side" illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor designed to cut noise from images, particularly those shot in low-light conditions, and it comes with an Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Duo System and a Schneider-Kreuznach lens with 10x optical zoom. One of the features new to this camera is the Record Pause function, which lets you pause and resume fliming on one continuous clip, allowing for quicker final edits.

The camera is pretty idiot-proof: Flip the LCD open and it turns itself on, press the conveniently-located record button to start filming. The only hitch experienced was with the lens cover, which does not automatically open and has to be operated by flipping a separate switch, which rather defeats the purpose of having simple one-touch recording. However, the camera does warn you when the lens cover is closed, and protecting the lens is a good idea especially since this camera is designed to be carted around.

The Samsung HMX-Q10 camcorder retails at S$799, and is available in black, silver, blue and pink. JUNE YANG

Source: www.todayonline.com