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The Samsung HMX-H106 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-H106 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-H106 will feature an integrated 64GB 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 twelve hours of video on the 64GB drive and up to six hours of additional HD video on a 32GB SDHC card.
MSRP $899.99
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-106 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
- High-end H-series full-HD camcorder
- Full 1080i/1080p video recording support in H.264 video format
- 64GB 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-H106
• Samsung HMX-H106 HD SSD Flash Memory Camcorder w/64GB Memory & 10x Optical Zoom
• HMX-H106 64GB SSD HD Camcorder
UPC: 036725302396
EAN: 036725302396
MPN: HMX-H106
Competitors
MSRP $818.99
Released February, 2009
Pros
- 32GB of built in flash memory storage
- HDMI output for outputting recorded content directly onto an HDTV
- includes wireless remote control
Cons
- no optical viewfinder
- high price for the majority of consumers
- poor in low light
Samsung HMX-H106
vs.
Canon VIXIA HF20
MSRP $999.95
Released September, 2009
Pros
- 32GB of internal solid state storage
- expandable storage via affordable, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC flash cards
- can record in full 1080p high definition
Cons
- too expensive for the majority of consumers
- quite similar to previous generation offerings from JVC
- no touchscreen UI
Samsung HMX-H106
vs.
JVC Everio GZ-HM400
MSRP $1,299.99
Released February, 2009
Pros
- records in full 1080p
- 32gb of built in storage (2 hours, 30 minutes at full quality)
- solid state memory uses less power and is less prone to physical damage than spinning disk drive
Cons
- no eye-level viewfinder
- lens cover rattles when closed
- expensive
Samsung HMX-H106
vs.
Canon VIXIA HF S10
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June 20, 2009
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Pros
- integrated 64GB of SSD storage
- up to 12 hours of HD video on internal storage (6 on a 32GB SDHC card)
- HDMI output
- small and compact
Cons
- Not 1080p .. 1080i
- Fuzzy and blurry picture even at highest quality
- Terrible low light capturing
- Doesn't have a light, what you see on the video camera is a flash bulb
- No external microphone jack
- 64 Gb capacity but limits individual recordings to 1.8 Gb
- Does not include light, has built in flash for pictures
- Limits individual recordings to 1.8 Gb in size (according to manual)
- Fuzzy,blocky and staticy picture even at highest / sharpest settings
- Worst low light recording seen in years
- No external jack for microphone
- It's not 1080p as stated everywhere, its 1080i / 720p
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June 6, 2009
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Pros
- integrated 64GB of SSD storage
- up to 12 hours of HD video on internal storage (6 on a 32GB SDHC card)
- HDMI output
- small and compact
- supports cheap, readily available and easy to use SD/SDHC cards
- 10x optical zoom
- time lapse recording mode
- 2.7" LCD screen
- full 1080p
- includes light
Cons
- expensive for the majority of consumers
- does not include HDMI cable
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May 14, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- integrated 64GB of SSD storage
- up to 12 hours of HD video on internal storage (6 on a 32GB SDHC card)
- HDMI output
- small and compact
- supports cheap, readily available and easy to use SD/SDHC cards
- 10x optical zoom
- time lapse recording mode
- 2.7" LCD screen
- full 1080p
- includes light
Cons
- expensive for the majority of consumers
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