Samsung D372

The Samsung D372 is a low-end "budget" camcorder that records to 80 minute Mini DV tapes. It has a 34x optical, 100x digital zoom lens with a filter diameter of 27mm, focal length of 1.6-4.3mm, and a lens aperture of F/16. The D372 features a "Easy Q" button for instant access to the included image stabilization mode to keep the source video from reflecting simple involuntary movements while recording. The D372 also features a "what you see IS what you get" 16:9 recording option to capture the entire image you want, that way it will completely show up on an HDTV screen. It includes a .3" color LCD viewfinder and a 2.7" 4:3/16:9 LCD preview screen (16:9 image is compacted on preview screen for viewing, this does not affect the source video). For manual connections the D372 provides 1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) that functions as both an input and output, 1 Composite video/audio output, and of course 1 DC power input. The device has comfortable ergonomics and a compact design to keep it from being too hefty and bulky; it weighs a mere 0.79 Lbs (12oz) and has external dimensions (WxHxD) of 2.13 in. x 3.43 in. x 4.76 in. It also includes built-in audio/video special effects such as Mosaic, Pastel, Black & White, Mirror, Sepia, Emboss, and Ball video overlays as well as an unwanted ambient sound removal tool, improvement of stereo separation, and both voice and music playback. The Samsung D372 was released on September 24, 2007 and has an MSRP of $339.99.