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SC-DC173U Hybrid DVD SD/SDHC Camcorder
Mfr # SC-DC173U• B&H SASCDC173U
Availability: Out of Stock
This Item Includes

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Battery Pack (SB-LSM80)

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AC Adapter/Charger

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A/V cable

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Lens Cover and Strap

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USB Cable

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Software CD

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1-Year Limited Warranty

Required/Recommended Accessories
The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.

Blank Media


Verbatim
Mini DVD-RW 1.4GB, 2x, DigitalMovie in Jewel Case (Pack of 3)

95415
B&H# VEMDMRWDMJB

Price: 4.50

Verbatim
Mini DVD-R DL 2.6GB (3)

95425
B&H# VEMDMRDL3J

Price: 14.95

Bags & Cases


Lowepro
Edit 100 Camera Shoulder Bag

LP34682-0EF
B&H# LOE100B

Price: 17.05

Lowepro
Clips 100 Camcorder Shoulder Bag (Black)

LP35071-0EU
B&H# LOCL100B

Price: 21.80

Batteries


Impact
SB-LSM80 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack - 7.4v, 1000mAh

SBLSM80
B&H# IMSBLSM80

Price: 17.96

Chargers/AC Adapters


Impact
DP-BCA15 Dual Port Battery Charger

DPBCA15
B&H# IMDPBCA15

Price: 17.96

Filters


Tiffen
30mm UV Protector Glass Filter

30UVP
B&H# TIUVP30

Price: 4.95

Hoya
30mm Introductory Filter Kit

GIK30GB
B&H# HOFIK30

Price: 49.95

Lenses


Impact
DVS-WA45-30M 30mm .45x Wide Angle Converter Lens W/ Macro

DVS-WA45-30M
B&H# IMDVSWA4530M

Price: 44.96

Sony
VCL-0630X 30mm 0.6x Wide Angle Lens

VCL0630X
B&H# SOVCL0630X

Price: 26.95

Shoe Adapters


Sony
VCT-S30L Cold Shoe Adapter

VCTS30L
B&H# SOVCTS30L

Price: 12.99

Smith-Victor
TR-56 Camcorder Accessory Mounting Bracket

701520
B&H# SMTR56

Price: 11.49

On-Camera Lights


Bescor
LED-14K1 14-watt LED On Camera Light


B&H# BELED14K1

Price: 39.95

Sima
SL-20LX Universal LED On Camera Light

SL-20LX
B&H# SISL20LX

Price: 33.95

Tripods & Support


Pearstone
VT-2000 Consumer Tripod System with Case

VT2000
B&H# PEVT2000

Price: 53.96

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging
785B Modo Maxi Tripod

785B
B&H# MA785B

Price: 44.21

Stabilizing Systems


Sima
Mini Video Prop Chest Support

SVP3
B&H# SISVP3

Price: 19.99

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging
Modo Steady 585 Camera Support

585
B&H# MA585

Price: 73.68

Care & Cleaning


Omega
Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella

POP100
B&H# OMPOP100

Price: 19.95

Zeiss
Liquid Lens Cleaner - 3 oz.

49 01 33
B&H# ZELC

Price: 3.99

Post Production


Pinnacle
Studio Plus v11 Video Editing Software for Windows

8210-10056-11
B&H# PISP11

Price: 29.99

Housings & Protective Coverings


Ewa-Marine
VC-1M Rain Cape

EM VC-1M
B&H# EWVC1M

Price: 109.95

Ewa-Marine
VDT Underwater Housing

EM VDT
B&H# EWVDT

Price: 314.95

Product Information

Here's an affordable digital camcorder that doesn't use tape. The Samsung SC-DC173U Hybrid DVD SD/SDHC Camcorder comes with a variety of features, including DVD recording capability, 1200x digital zoom, a SD/MMC card slot and a 2.7-inch LCD screen - all at a price that won't have you pinching your pocketbook. In addition, this camcorder features a USB 2.0 port, allowing you to instantly transfer digital stills to your home computer.

Features

• Hybrid Recording

If it's tape-less recording you're after, look no further. This camcorder comes ready to record to DVD or SD/SDHC cards, right out of the box.

• 1200x Digital Zoom

If you need to get up close from a far distance, this camcorder comes with a 1200x digital zoom. Take in the finest details from even the farthest locations.

• 16:9 Wide-screen Capability

Shoot wide-screen or panoramic footage. This camera supports 16:9 wide-screen format. Shoot breath-taking vistas and full family photos, all at the touch of a button.

• 2.7-inch LCD Screen

Need to shoot your footage with ease? The 2.7-inch LCD on this camcorder ensures that you won't miss a single detail.

• USB 2.0 Ready

Transfer your video footage to the video editing software on your home computer. In addition to its DVD recording features, this camcorder comes with USB 2.0 connector, so you can download your videos to any USB 2.0-capable computer.

Specifications
Camera
Sensor
1/6" interlaced; 680k pixels
Lens
F=1.6-2.3, f/2.29 - 75.57"
Zoom
34x Optical Zoom
1200x Digital Zoom
Filter Size
30mm
Image Stabilization
Electronic Image Stabilizer
Lux
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Recording
System
NTSC
Format
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, SD
Audio
MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby Digital
Time Code
Yes
Date & Time
Yes
A/V Dubbing
Yes (video only)
Display
Viewfinder
0.2" Color with 200K Pixels
LCD Monitor
2.7" Color TFT with 120,000 Pixels
Conveniences
Manual Controls
Focus, Exposure, White Balance
Built-in Light
Yes
Built-in Mic
Yes
Built-in Speaker
Yes
Accessory Shoe
No
Titler
Yes
Digital Effects
Wide angle, telephoto, fade, skip, thumbnail
Fader
Fade in/out
Tape Loading
Side
Digital Still Mode
Resolution
640 x 480
Card Slot
SD/MMC
Built-in Flash
No
Input/Output Connectors
Line In Recording
Yes
Inputs
USB: x1
Outputs
A/V: x1
USB: x1
Edit Protocol
No
Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
General
Power Requirements
100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
4.6W
Dimensions (WxHxD)
2.1 x 3.4 x 4.8" (5.4 x 8.7 x 12.1cm)
Weight
12.7 oz (360g)