Samsung VP-DC161 Reviews
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Specification for Samsung VP-DC161
| Main Features | |
| Media Type | At least 10x Zoom |
| Optical zoom | 33 |
| Digital Zoom | 1200 |
- Main characteristics
- Recording Format: DVD
- Recording System: PAL
- CCD Quantity: 1
- Optical Zoom: 33x
- CCD
- CCD Quantity: 1
- CCD Size: 1/63"
- CCD Pixels: 800K pixels
- LCD / Viewfinder
- Display Type: With LCD Panel
- LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in.
- Color Viewfinder: With Color Viewfinder
- Lens
- Optical Zoom: 33x
- Digital Zoom: 1,200x
- Video Modes
- Recording Speed: SP XP LP
- Image Stabilizer: Digital Image Stabilizer
- Audio
- Audio Format: 5.1 Surround Sound
- Memory Photography
- Digital Still Shot Mode: Without Still Shot Capability
- MPEG Movie Mode: With MPEG Movie Mode
- Interfaces
- Output Interfaces: S-Video Composite (Video) Audio (RCA) USB
- Input Interfaces: Audio (RCA)
- Microphone Type: Internal External/Optional
- Power Supply
- Battery Type: Proprietary Lithium
- Battery Life: 1.08 Hours
- Other
- Height: 8.7 cm
- Width: 5.1 cm
- Depth: 12.1 cm
- Weight: 0.4 kg
- Included Accessories: Software USB Cable A/V Cable Lithium Propriety Battery AC Power Adapter Remote Control Lens Cap Strap
Latest Reviews
“Erinomainen käyttää.”
Written on: 20/12/2012 by Antero
Erittäin hyvät kuvat ,helppo käyttää ja hyvä zoom. (read more)
“BOUGHT THE SAMSUNG VP-DC161 FROM A SHOPPING CHANNEL,...”
Written on: 15/04/2011
BOUGHT THE SAMSUNG VP-DC161 FROM A SHOPPING CHANNEL, AFTER WARRANTY IT WOULDNT WORK, KEEPS SAYING "bad disk or no disk " MAKES NOISES FROM THE DISK COMPARTMENT, THE RECORDER WAS ONLY USED A HANDFUL OF TIMES, WOULD NOT RECOMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE JUST A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. WAS CONSIDERING GETTING THE ITEM REPAIRED LOCALLY, BUT AFTER READING THESE REVIEWS, THINK THAT WOULD BE A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME AND MY MONEY, SO ONLY ONE SOLUTION BIN IT. DO NOT BUY. SOUNDS LIKE SAMSUNG IS A WASTE... (read more)
“I have had nothing but trouble with this camcorder. I...”
Written on: 02/01/2011
I have had nothing but trouble with this camcorder. I trusted the dork in Currys and have wasted £299. I have tried to use this on three holidays now & we have no use-able footage what so ever. Cant format discs, cant finalize discs, cant connect to mac, cant afford to waste another boat load of money. Thanks Samsung you thieving pirates!
Why dont industry test these things before they buy stock and pass them on to us customers.
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“It is very good product”
Written on: 12/11/2009 by chucnv (2 reviews written)
It is very good product (read more)
“terrible..absolutely terrible..couldnt finalise any...”
Written on: 12/10/2009
terrible..absolutely terrible..couldnt finalise any discs after the first one wasted valuable footage please DO NOT BUY ONE. disgusting aftersales service from argos and samsung,, bad video unfreindly to use poor, poor ,poor ,poor to say the very best about this peice of absolute trash (read more)
“ only had Samsung VP-DC161 camcorder a few months...”
Written on: 24/07/2009
only had Samsung VP-DC161 camcorder a few months and it stop working. would not recommend to anyone. (read more)
“I love the compactness of the Samsung VP-DC161, but i...”
Written on: 14/04/2009
I love the compactness of the Samsung VP-DC161, but i hate the battery power! The battery lags! But guess what? - I bought a replacement battery from Maplin Electronics for £9.99 and now I'm recording for upto 3 hours on the trot! (read more)
“I've had this camcorder for 18 months now. The first...”
Written on: 24/10/2008
I've had this camcorder for 18 months now. The first one broke after 2 weeks with disk errors/freezing etc... I took in back to Argos who offered me a refund or an exchange. Stupidly I went for an exchange. It then broke again two days out of warranty. Argos were excellent and sent it off for repair. Since then it has been for repair a further two times and it is as bad as ever. Battery shows as full and then goes to empty in less than one minute. If camcorder loses power, which it does... (read more)
“My Samsung VP-DC161 has been completely useless and...”
Written on: 11/10/2008 by bubblewrapprincess (1 review written)
My Samsung VP-DC161 has been completely useless and Samsung far less than helpful when things went wrong, as were PC World, they were not interested in either replacing or repairing mine even though I was told it had a two year guarantee!
The camera lasted for one and a half hours of recording and now does not work at all. Could not even finalise the disc that was in it when it packed up, lost valuable footage of baby daughter.
Bought another off e-bay if only to finalise the disc but it had...
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“Very disappointed in the camcorder. It was my first...”
Written on: 05/10/2008 by madasahatter
Very disappointed in the camcorder. It was my first camcorder. Yes, I also thought it was me being a beginner and could not use it properly. Now that I read the reviews...it is the camcorder that is bad. (read more)
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“Had the camcorder for 13 months has now completely...”
Written on: 26/08/2008 by jnardiello
Had the camcorder for 13 months has now completely frozen, do not buy, very unreliable. (read more)
“Bought this camera just over a year ago so therefore...”
Written on: 14/08/2008
Bought this camera just over a year ago so therefore it is out of guarantee. We have only actually used it for 34 minutes.
The only advice we get is to send it for repair which seems a waste of more money. I WISH I HAD SEEN THESE REVIEWS EARLIER. DO not BUY
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“The Samsung VP-DC161 high quality and discount price....”
Written on: 16/07/2008 by johnxuster (2 reviews written)
The Samsung VP-DC161 high quality and discount price. Bargain Battery here! Long Duration, High Power (read more)
“Buy the Samsung VP-DC161 and you will waste your hard...”
Written on: 16/07/2008 by johnxuster (2 reviews written)
Buy the Samsung VP-DC161 and you will waste your hard earned bread. Absolutely rubbish battery life - expect 10-15 mins maximum. Autofocus is poor in terms of responsiveness. Grainy LCD, joystick operation confusing, menu is unintelligible. (read more)
“Be warned - buy this and you will waste your hard...”
Written on: 01/06/2008 by baheid (1 review written)
Be warned - buy this and you will waste your hard earned bread. Absolutely rubbish battery life - expect 10-15 mins maximum. Autofocus is poor in terms of responsiveness. Grainy LCD, joystick operation confusing, menu is unintelligible. (read more)
“My Samsung VP-DC161 regularly crashes or says disk...”
Written on: 23/04/2008
My Samsung VP-DC161 regularly crashes or says disk error / disk not loaded when a DVD is in. First broke in a week and this one has just broke 5 days out of warranty. It now seems I've lost my sons Communion I recorded on Sunday.
Hopefully Argos may exchange for another model?
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“I bought the Samsung VP-DC161 as a panic purchase. It...”
Written on: 09/04/2008
I bought the Samsung VP-DC161 as a panic purchase. It seemed great value and so flexible with the DVD's. The first Camcorder broke within a week. The second one annoys me ever time I use it. The LCD screen is so bad you can hardly see what you are recording on it. I am now going to throw it away and write it off as a mistake purchase. REALLY, don't waste your money on it. (read more)
“The focus on my Samsung VP-DC161 never worked...”
Written on: 18/03/2008 by Trotsky
The focus on my Samsung VP-DC161 never worked properly. Sent it for repair under warranty just before it expired. Used it once for 2 minutes after the repair and now it has completely frozen and Samsung and Comet don't want anything to do with it even though it hasn't worked since the repair under warranty. Estimate 10 hours use in total from new (have had it for over a year). Might as well throw it against a wall. £250 wasted. (read more)
“I am so glad I found this website as I thought it was...”
Written on: 18/02/2008
I am so glad I found this website as I thought it was me having a technophobic moment with my Samsung VP-DC161 camera! This product is absolute rubbish. Please, please do not buy it - it is an utter waste of money. (read more)
“Samsung VP-DC161 is a great product to buy and is so...”
Written on: 10/02/2008 by lauren260 (1 review written)
Samsung VP-DC161 is a great product to buy and is so reliable. I really would advise you to take a look at it. Dont listen to people saying bad comments about it, this item is great!!! (read more)
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“worth a purchase, but can help but think there may be...”
Written on: 30/01/2008
worth a purchase, but can help but think there may be a cetter one for a little less money. (read more)
“Absolute rubbish and Sam sung are not interested in...”
Written on: 07/11/2007 by oumie5
Absolute rubbish and Sam sung are not interested in assisting you in any way other then giving you the number of a company to arrange repairs and when you phone it you cant speak to a technician they do not have one on site I am absolutely dissatisfied and disgusted. (read more)
“You would be better off taking a pencil and a piece of...”
Written on: 25/10/2007 by sashimi (1 review written)
You would be better off taking a pencil and a piece of paper than this Samsung to record your moments... absolute rubbish! (read more)
“Purchased the Samsung VP-DC161 especially for a...”
Written on: 09/08/2007 by J L Walker (1 review written)
Purchased the Samsung VP-DC161 especially for a holiday to America and Canada which we have just returned from and was absolutely rubbish!! Frustrating, annoying and a complete and utter waste of time. Low and behold another couple on the same trip had the same camera and were having same problems. Only purchased in May and this was the second time we used it!! Now it has had to go back in for repair!! DO NOT PURCHASE IT!! (read more)
“If you want a video camera that works, then don't buy...”
Written on: 03/07/2007 by tueswed
If you want a video camera that works, then don't buy this one. (read more)
“Brought the Samsung VP-DC161 camcorder this morning,...”
Written on: 29/03/2007 by chalky76 (3 reviews written)
Brought the Samsung VP-DC161 camcorder this morning, wanted an idiot proof one so that anyone could jump on and use it. Nice and easy to use but very poor with regards to battery life. The shop assistant said the battery life when recording would be around four hours (users manual states fifty-five minutes), well have charged it up four times today alone and the average recording time was fifteen minutes or thereabouts, absolute waste of money if you need it for a day trip or similar. To... (read more)
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474038_Alanwgjones's Response to bubblewrapprincess's Review
Written on: 19/07/2009
I found this review very helpful because...i was thinking of bidding on one of this model. After reading this reiew i will not bother. I think i have just been saved some money. Thankyou.