Samsung HMX-R10 Camcorder Review

Here is a review from CamcorderInfo.com about Samsung R10 camcorder.
The Samsung HMX-R10 doesn't feel or look like an ordinary camcorder. On the surface, it boasts a compact design, rounded edges, and a unique, tilted lens that angles roughly 25-degrees higher than the rest of the camcorder. Inside, it has a huge 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor, Full HD capability, and a 9-megapixel still image capability—the same specs as the GZ-X900, the top-line model from JVC. With an MSRP of just $499, the Samsung HMX-R10 is a compelling choice for a mid-range camcorder, and it is one of the most intriguing video/photo hybrid devices we've seen this year.

The Samsung HMX-R10 records video to SD/SDHC memory cards and is currently available in either silver or black.

There is no lens cover for the HMX-R10.

The HMX-R10 has a very odd lens that is angled 25-degrees higher than the rest of the camcorder's body. This means you must hold the camcorder at a downward angle to get a straight-on shot. This can be useful for certain shooting conditions and if you like to hold the camcorder away from your body or down by your hip. It does make the R10 look pretty funny when it is mounted to a tripod, however. Since the lens angle is higher than the body, the tripod must be tilted down significantly for a straight-ahead shot—giving the appearance that the camcorder is being pointed towards the ground.

The lens doesn't have a built-in cover or an external cap, so you have to make sure to clean it regularly to avoid fingerprints and dust. The lens only opens to f/3.5, which isn't very wide for a consumer camcorder. Under the hood, the camcorder is fitted with a huge 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor, which is responsible for the R10's 9-megapixel still image capability.

Front

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			flash for still photos
	f/3.5 - f/3.7 5x zoom lens
	tally lamp
			stereo microphone

Right

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anchor for wrist strap

Back

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	mode button
					mode indicator light
	zoom toggle
				record on/off
	behind this port cover: HDMI, DC power, and a combined USB/ component/ composite output

Left

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Q.Menu button			2.7-inch LCD			On-screen display and Easy mode buttons
	record on/off						power on/off
secondary zoom control

Top

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photo shutter button

Bottom

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	tripod mount	The SD/SDHC card slot and battery port are located under this hard plastic port cover

In the Box

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			Samsung HMX-R10			wrist strap
AC power	carrying pouch				(IA-BH125C) rechargeable battery				USB cable
DC power		software and documentation					component/composite AV cable

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