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The Samsung HMX-H104 model camcorder was debuted on January 5 2009 as a higher-end extension to its full-HD digital camcorder family. The new H-series HD camcorders are quoted to offer first and foremost full-HD quality video, high-performance, a sleek and stylish body design, a high-quality HD image lens with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) support and internal/integrated solid state drives for memory storage. The HMX-H104 is one step up from the entry level model in the H-series of camcorders; it will offer a cheaper source for full HD quality video with an internal hard drive. The HMX-H104 will feature an integrated 16GB internal storage drive and also supports the use of an SD/SDHC memory card for video storage as well. Video will be compressed in the H.264 video format meaning users will be able to record up to three hours of video on the 16GB drive and up to six hours of additional HD video on a 32GB SDHC card.
MSRP $649.99
Release date March, 2009
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Each unit in the H-series includes a Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens equipped with Optical Image Stabilization support to ensure the video remains smooth and free of the normal shaking patterns caused by human hands. The lens also provides a 10x optical zoom and a 37mm wide angle focal length; most average camcorders on the market offer in the range of 40-50mm. The HMX-104 H-series camcorder will also include additional features such as an HDMI output for full HD support and viewing on an HDTV, a swiveling 2.7" TFT LCD screen and an HD time lapse recording mode which allows users to pre-select a certain period of time for recording.
Currently the newly announced H-series looks to be a much higher-end lineup than the original HMX HD series of camcorders from Samsung, and are further set to offer a larger amount of features for a cheaper or equal price. No permanent price tag for the device has been set as of this time.
Features
- Mid-Grade H-series full-HD camcorder
- Full 1080i/1080p video recording support in H.264 video format
- 16GB internal flash drive and SD-SDHC memory card support for storage
- Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens equipped with Optical Image Stabilization support
- 10x optical zoom and 37mm wide angle focal length
- Integrated HDMI output
- Swiveling 2.7" TFT LCD screen
- HD time lapse recording mode
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Samsung HMX-H104
• Samsung HMX-H104 HD SSD Flash Memory Camcorder w/16GB memory &10x Optical Zoom
• HMX-H104BN 16GB SSD Camcorder 10X, 2.7", Full HD, 4.7MP Still
UPC: 036725302341
EAN: 036725302341
MPN: HMX-H104BN/XAA
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Pros
- 10x optical zoom (16x for video)
- full 1080p video recording at 60fps
- 8MP still shots
Cons
- requires larger SDHC cards to be used on higher settings (4GB card will only hold 20 minutes of high quality footage)
- no internal storage
- expensive
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Reviews
May 22, 2009
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Pros
- 16GB of built in flash storage
- utilizes easy to find, affordable and capacious SDHC cards for expansion storage
- optical image stabilization
- 37mm wide angle lens
- records in full 1080p high definition
- good value considering the technical specifications for the price
- HDMI output
- 2.7" touchscreen display
- 10x optical zoom
- 4.7MP still photos
Cons
- poor low light performance
- expensive for the majority of consumers
- 1.8GB file size restriction (15 minutes in highest quality setting)
- really poor battery life
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October 28, 2009
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Pros
- 16GB of built in flash storage
- utilizes easy to find, affordable and capacious SDHC cards for expansion storage
- optical image stabilization
- 37mm wide angle lens
- 10x optical zoom
Cons
- Battery drains quickly if stored in the unit
- Incompatible with iMovie (Mac OS X)
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Pros
- 16GB of built in flash storage
- utilizes easy to find, affordable and capacious SDHC cards for expansion storage
- optical image stabilization
- 37mm wide angle lens
- records in full 1080p high definition
- good value considering the technical specifications for the price
- HDMI output
- 2.7" touchscreen display
Cons
- poor low light performance
- Battery drains quickly if stored in the unit
- really poor battery life
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