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Samsung SC-DC173 Camcorder Battery Pack SB-LSM80

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Samsung SC-DC173 Camcorder Battery Pack SB-LSM80

We tested the life of the SC-DC173 SB-LSM80 battery pack by setting the camcorder to auto, disabling DIS, and recording continuously in the highest quality with the LCD flipped out. When a disc needed to be changed, the external power was immediately plugged in and the battery pack was removed while the DVD-RW disc was reformatted. The SC-DC173s battery lasted a total of 67 minutes (1 hour and 7 minutes), which is a truly weak performance.

The back view really solidifies the SC-DC173 Battery 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, were using the term viewfinder pretty loosely here. The SC-DC173 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 dioptric adjuster is located on the right side of the viewfinders shaft, and is exceedingly difficult to adjust without some elaborate finger acrobatics.

Specifications * Battery Name : SC-DC173 Batteries * Code: LS-M80 * Battery Type : Li-ion * Capacity : 700 mAh * Voltage : 7.4 V * Size : 53.73x30.80x16.40 mm * Color : dark grey

To the right of the SB-LSM80 battery pack you will find a column of two ports with the record start/stop button wedged in the middle. A DC (Direct Current) portable power supply. Some batteries have a fixed energy source. These provide energy for a certain amount of time and then need to be replaced. Of these, Alkaline batteries are considered to be long lasting and are desirable for many portable cassette and CD players. Rechargeable batteries have a replenishable power supply. These batteries may be "recharged" when connected to an AC (house current) power source, often with an adapter. These batteries are usually made of Nickel Metal Hydride (NIMH) or Lithium Ion (Li-Ion). Lithium is considered to provide the most energy output per full charge. Generally, these batteries can be recharged dozens to hundreds of times but, with time, they hold less energy per full charge than when they were fresh. NIMH and Lithium rechargeable batteries are often used with Camcorders, Portable Notebook Computers, Cellular - PCS Telephones. Some products that use rechargeable batteries may offer choices of battery strengths. Longer lasting batteries may add weight (and sometimes size) to the portable unit, however, they may operate the unit considerably longe

The SC-DC173 Battery is reasonably portable—its no pint-sized JVC Everio, but it wont engulf the entirety of your camcorder bag. The SC-DC173 measures 87 x 121 x 54mm (3.43 x 4.76 x 2.13-inches) and weighs 360 grams (0.79 pounds/12.70 ounces) without the battery pack. Those are pretty standard dimensions for an entry-level DVD camcorder. A small camera bag will do—just make sure theres room for extra discs and supplies. Since the Samsung SC-DC173 Battery is comfortable to hold, you should have no problem shooting all day. Youll just need to invest in a bigger battery to endure the many hours it takes to trace the Freedom Trail (yes, thats a Boston shout out).

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