Samsung HMX-H106

64 GB of flash memory to shoot in Full HD

Besides its original function and its 64GB of flash memory, HMX-H106SP is compatible with the high-definition.

Samsung digital camcorders stand essentially competing products by their grip as “gun”. A “Form factor which does not leave indifferent as it provides a good user comfort. The HMX-H106SP, the latest full HD camcorders of the mark does not detract from the rule. And if the manufacturer promises clean images in 1920×1080 pixels, it is essential that this new model is more efficient than the VP-HMX20C, whose performance has been quite disappointing in our tests, despite a very good grip …

First originality of this newcomer, HMX-106SP stores video in a flash. Use? Like the devices memory card, so it generates no noise, not heating, no fear “not” shock and is less energy. The amount of internal memory is 64 GB Capacity that can be extended to lower costs by adding an SDHC memory card. Classic video coding is used other than the MPEG-4 H.264 progressive. In numbers, it is possible to record nearly 9:30 in the video the highest quality (1920×1080 pixels in Superfine mode), about 13 h in medium quality (1280×720 pixels in fine mode) or nearly 15 hours as a minimum (720×480 pixels in normal mode). This latter method is sufficient if it comes to making videos to share on the Internet. Whatever the chosen video mode, the sound is in stereo (AAC).

This digital camcorder is equipped with a Schneider lens Kreusnach Varioplan HD and an objective with a 10x stabilized optical zoom and a 100x digital zoom. Like many devices of the moment, HMX-H106SP incorporates a touch screen good size (6.85 cm diagonal). The zoom buttons, access the menu and trigger are also listed on the left side of the screen. It has the ability to disengage the development in manual mode.

For photos taken on the spot, the manufacturer incorporates a dedicated button on the top of the camera, directly accessible by the index. Samsung also announced a burst mode that can capture up to eight frames per second. We ask to see … A flash is located on the front to compensate for any lack of light. It seems that it does not serve as torch mode video.

The HMX-H106SP featuring eight scene modes (portrait, landscape, etc..) And four digital effects (black and white, sepia, negative art). Without being wedged on an automatic mode, white balance can be set manually or by selecting one of four modes available. Regarding connectivity, high-definition requires, this camcorder has a mini HDMI jack and a component video output, video and audio. The mini HDMI cable is not supplied, it will then go to a specialty store. Finally, the battery would provide a range of 1:40.

Samsung HMX-106SP is sold 899 euros.

Positive points

* Getting started
* The storage capacity of flash memory
* The Focus Manual Focus

Negative points

* Nothing

Specifications

Sensor type
CMOS
Optical Zoom
10X
Video Recording Media
SSD / SDHC Card
Video Image Format
1080i
Recording Media Photo
Integrated Flash Memory SSD / SD Card