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Customer Reviews for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Model: Q10 HD Black
SKU: 2022343
UPC: 036725303829
Record important moments and events in stunning clarity with this camcorder that features OIS duo optical image stabilization that minimizes camera shake. The Smart Touch 3.0 user interface along with one-touch operation and switch grip shooting allows easy use.
Average Customer Rating:
3.8
out of 5
(29 Reviews) 29
Rating Snapshot 29 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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69% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Review 1 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
love the camcorder wiah it had a light though
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: the overal style and operation
What's not so great: no light
I would recommend this to all its is easy and simple to use and transfer I just wish it had a light
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Good camera for shooting the occasional video
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
Using the touch screen is a bit tricky to get the page to move up or down, but hope over time it will get easier to do.
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Great value if not willing to pay slightly more!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: QuantumSolice
from Erie, PA
on 03/29/2012
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: Simple to use, low price, small
What's not so great: Quality, Auto Focus performance, inconsistent performance
This camcorder is good if you don't mind it's focusing issues when zooming in and out. Otherwise I would go for a Canon or Sony Full HD camcorders, as they have better overall performance. They also cost nearly twice as much. This camcorder does not have that many features, but that makes it easier to use. It does come with a fairly smart AUTO mode that adjusts the settings for the conditions in which the video is being taken. Good value overall. First one I got, had DOA touch screen, that does not inspire any confidence in Samsung. Needs a longer lasting battery, like a lot of electronics nowadays.
About me... casual user
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 4 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
This is a Great camcorder for the average user!
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Good Video, Good Audio
The Q10 is easy to use light weight and a great purchase for the average user. The picture quality is good to very good but not excellent. The setup is very easy, I was shooting video within 5 minutes of opening the box. The zoom function can feel a little clumsy until you get used to it and there is a slight delay for recording to start when you push the button. Even with these minor problems, this camcorder is a Great value!
About me... Love shooting sports, Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 5 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Interesting
Customer Rating
2.0
I think it takes a good video and enjoyed it...at first. The problem is you can't get a charger for the odd sized battery locally. They even have to order the battery itself.
i find that an inconvenience that I can't live with. Without a charger (can't even get a car charger locally) it's useless. I need something with the common parts more available. If you do too then this is not something you want.
However, if you just shoot video from home or always carry everything with you everywhere and are not afraid of leaving a cord behind - you will like this camera.
About me... casual user
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
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Review 6 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Trash
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Ttim6575
on 02/13/2012
Worked 20 min out of the box and now it won't do anything complete garbage .
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
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Review 7 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Not great.
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Sean0313
from Marysville, OH
on 01/24/2012
I purchased this camera before christmas because the price was right. You get what you pay for. The picture comes out very dark and grainy. There is no way it can be considered HD. I returned this camcorder and exchanged it for a Sony CX160. Much better.
About me... Parent with kids
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Great Camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: bkellz99
from Braintree, MA
on 01/22/2012
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Great touch screen
easy one button use
It is really easy to hookup to my computer and TV
highly recommended
easy one button use
It is really easy to hookup to my computer and TV
highly recommended
About me... Love shooting sports, Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Great picture
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
ONly used it a couple of times and very happy with it. Extremely easy to use and take great video.
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 10 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Great little camera.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Great results at a great price.
What's not so great: Nothing so far.
We used it for the children's Christmas Eve Mass at my church. Our 3rd grade teacher who had never used a video camera shot all the footage of the children. Pictures and audio were great. I highly recommend this product for schools and churches. The fact that it uses and SD card saves me HOURS of time when making the DVDs for the archives.
About me... Video enthusiast, church archivist
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 11 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Great First Time Camcorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: The size and the price.
I haven't yet had a chance to really get out there and shoot anything special but, just playing with it around the house I feel like the picture is pretty awesome. The still images are pretty good as well. It's easy to operate however, the image stabilization doesn't seem that great. The mic on it is in the front on the bottom of the housing under the lens and doesn't pickup the camera operators voice very good at all. I scored this for $179.00 @ Best Buy though and for that price it's a great little Full HD camcorder. I can't wait till it warms up and I can get out and record some footage at the local zoo or some family outings.
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 12 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Better picture quality than I expected.
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Lightweight; compact
What's not so great: Haven't figured out some of the editing properties, as I am not a manual reader.
I bought this on Black Friday to replace my VHS-C dinosaur. When I received the camcorder, I was surprised by it's size (or lack of). This camcorder was the size of the battery of my old one! I love how light it is. I don't get tired while filming. This is being used for dance recitals, plays, etc...the typical mom stuff.
The one negative I experienced was that the camcorder failed to power on about 50% of the time when opening it. I took the original to my local brick and mortar and exchanged it. Not sure what the problem was, as it checked fine for them. Could have just been the battery. Anyway, I had no trouble trading out the unit for another.
About me... Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 13 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Very good camera for the money
Customer Rating
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: easy to use, more than adequate for casual users
I have really enjoyed using this little camera. Have shot a few different types of things and found it easy to use with only minimal reading of the manual. I've never owned a video camera before. I love the flip screen that lets me put it on a tripod and see what it is recording while I am talking to the camera. Note that you do need the 6 speed or higher SDHC card and that is not clear until you really read the manual. I went out an bought any old 4Gb card and it wouldn't work right. Had to go buy another one. I wish it had a separate microphone feature because it seems like it is hard to hear the audio if you are very far away from it.
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Not really HD
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
2.0
Picture Quality
1.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
2.0
This camera works well under a number of conditions, but does not appear to produce real HD videos. The video have blocks in them as if it was reverse binned from a regular definition chip. Hence the only think you get is pixelated looking video files that are huge. I returned this camera.
About me... Love shooting sports, casual user
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-1point
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Review 15 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
1080p is amazing!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Inc3ption
on 12/12/2011
I love the HD videos it takes, and the I.S. works great when zooming in on something. Simple, yet advance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 16 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Problem learning symbols
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
3.0
Picture Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
2.0
What's great about it: small size
What's not so great: beginning instruction manual
I believe this camera is great for people who are used to using the symbols and touch-screen devices. However, for a electronics dinosaur like myself, I need a more detailed instruction sheet.
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
-4points
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Review 17 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Performed in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Egypt
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
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What's great about it: Video and photo quality.
What's not so great: Need to buy a good card immediately.
Bought this at the last minute before leaving on a land/sea cruise in Europe since my JVC MiniDV cam croaked unexpectedly. Wanted these features but also a cheap price if it was stolen abroad. Needed to shoot movies and take GOOD quality pix on the run. This camera answered the mail. I could open it and start shooting within seconds. The autofocus was fine as I was shooting through a bus window and in varying depths, in daylight and nighttime. I shot in HD the whole time. The video files are large but I brought a laptop to back them up with a supplied USB cable. HINT: IT NEEDS A MEMORY CARD OUT OF THE BOX! I bought a PNY - 8GB SDHC Class 10 Memory Card and it worked fine and fast. Didn't have time to buy a 2nd battery but the original one lasted about 60 minutes of movie time. Battery charged quickly; transferred files safely. Very portable; hung it on a lanyard or put it in my pocket. The still photos (4.9M) were great. THe zoom was pretty steady and I used it often - the camera shake when zoomed in was minimized well. I had no problems with the touch screen. I love the Start/Stop button - didn't jerk the camera. Used Smart-Auto setting since I'm not a pro. The play/editing software for use on the PC seems fine - can convert to .WMV from .MP4. I have great movies/pictures of Rome, Ephesus, Athens, Olympia, Luxor and Cairo. I took a chance on this puppy and it performed!
About me... Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Not what we expected
Customer Rating
2.0
Value for Price
2.0
Picture Quality
2.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
2.0
What's great about it: Fits in your pocket
What's not so great: Undependable
Low battery life, screen blacks out. You don't know if it's working or not. We went to Washington DC, while at Arlington Cemetary during the changing of the guard, screen blacked out and display indicated we should check the lens cover, needless to say we didn't get the video.
About me... Love capturing special occasions, casual user
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-5points
9out of 23found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Great little camcorder
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, compact, good price
I got this camcorder to record my family. It is compact and so easy to use. I can drop it in my purse and take it with me anytime. Recorded my daughters volleyball games great. Very easy to use. I enjoy the compact and ease of this camcorder and being able to use memory cards instead of having to pack tapes with you all the time. I have taken a couple of pictures just to see what it's like. Takes decent pictures, but I have a camera for taking picures so no big deal to me.
I also got it at a great price. Bought it in the store, but my local store matched the price with the website. Battery life is good. Touch screen is great. I can pause and continue recording by using the screen.
I also got it at a great price. Bought it in the store, but my local store matched the price with the website. Battery life is good. Touch screen is great. I can pause and continue recording by using the screen.
The only thing I have noticed is when you are recording on full hd and then try to watch it on the computer, the sound and movement of mouth are a little off. Only because I don't have an HD media player. (Am in the process of fixing that). The only other thing is with the media card, if you record in full HD you get less time to record than if it was on HD. Just like any type of tape before.
I read many reviews on this camcorder and all the other HD's that were available at Best Buy and other stores. I feel that I made a very good decision. I am very happy with this camcorder.
About me... Love shooting sports, Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+32points
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Review 20 for Samsung Q10 Switch Grip HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Full 1080 HD on a budget price!! Super Deal!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: its so simple
What's not so great: needs a couple more features
I have had phones that recorded in HD, and I've had nice digital camcorders but this full HD handheld is where it's at. I personally endorse all Samsung products, form their phones, to laptops, to tablets, so this was an easy sale when it went on sale for $189!!! But seriously whats not to like about it when you upload a video to Facebook and watch it and you're like WOW, that came off of my camcorder!! I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter so this thing is so nice to capture every moment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+22points
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