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Welcome to the tall, slender façade of the Samsung SC-DC173. This slim, compact entry-level DVD camcorder is relatively barren up front. Beneath the tiny lens lies the LED video light, which provides about as much luminance as a cluster of birthday candles. Now here’s the deal—the video light can only be used while shooting in 4:3 aspect ratio in conjunction with the 1/15 shutter speed Night mode. Digital zoom is only available in 4:3 aspect ratios, as well. Don’t worry; we’ll grill this nonsense later on in the review. The front end of the SC-DC173
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is rounded out by the built-in stereo microphone located right below the video light.

A large, circular disc hatch engulfs most of the SC-DC173’s right side. Unlike most disc hatches, Samsung’s includes an embedded plastic window so you can see some disc spinning action while you record. The SC-DC173’s hand strap is probably one of the most adequate features on this camcorder. It’s soft, bulky, and padded with plush foam. In addition, the hand strap is mounted almost halfway up the back, so the SC-DC173 will not flop to the side like most camcorders. Above the rear strap anchor is the generously-sized mode dial, which is easy to access and shift with the thumb. Near the top, above the mode dial, you’ll find the disc/card switch. A miniscule USB port hides below the rear strap anchor, sheltered by an oval plastic cover secured to the body rather firmly.

The back view really solidifies the SC-DC173’s tall, thin design. Its meager SB-LSM80 battery pack extends about a half inch from the back of the camcorder, flush with the viewfinder. Now, we’re using the term viewfinder pretty loosely here. The SC-DC173
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non-extendable, non-rubberized, hard plastic nub reminds us of most Canons. If you opt for a larger battery, forget about using the viewfinder unless you want a face full o’ battery. The dipodic adjuster is located on the right side of the viewfinder’s shaft, and is exceedingly difficult to adjust without some elaborate finger acrobatics. To the right of the battery you’ll find a column of two ports with the record start/stop button wedged in the middle. The record start stop button is well placed and easy to access. At the top you’ll notice an open hole. At first, you’ll think it’s a manufacturing mistake, but upon further investigation you’ll find the AV jack— exposed and naked, with no port cover to provide safety or support. Beneath the record start/stop button is the DC input. The DC input is awarded with a port cover identical to the one found on the USB terminal. A green charge lamp sits above the DC input.

This is about as basic as it gets. The SC-DC173
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narrow zoom toggle sits in front of the round photo button. The zoom toggle is undersized and does not provide enough grips similar to the Canon HV20 in that regard. Toward the end of the lens is the disc hatch eject tab, which generates an instant response when shifted to the open position.

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