Samsung SC-X105L Camcorder Review

The Samsung SC-X105L has some undeniably attractive features. It’s rubber-coated, it’s tiny as all get out, and it comes with an additional 4-inch long external lens. This feels like the kind of dubious product you might order out of the back of a spy magazine. “Spy on neighbors! Wow your friends!” On most levels, this MPEG-4 video / digital camera / MP3 player / voice memo taker can’t hope to stand up to serious competitors when we run it through our tests. But every camcorder deserves a chance to prove itself. So we tested the SC-X105L; both lenses, in fact. Let’s see how they did.

Video Performance(2.5)
The Samsung SC-X105L comes equipped with a 1/6” CMOS sensor with 680K gross pixels (the effective pixels are not listed; we estimate 340K). We test all our camcorders under controlled conditions in the same 3000 lux lighting level for our Video Performance test. Sometimes models will surprise us. The SC-X105L did not. For a camcorder that records in MPEG-4 with no manual white balance, it performed just as expected – abysmally. Even at this bright light, the picture was riddled with noise and out of focus. Color tiles, especially in the green-yellow part of the spectrum, tended to run together. This is a good time to mention that the SC-X105L can only record clips 10 minutes at a time. After that, it stops and you must begin again.

In comparison, the low-ranked JVC GZ-MG30, also a flash memory model, was much better. This is most likely due to the fact that the GZ-MG30 records in MPEG-2 format – and that it can somehow justify its $900 price. The Sony DCR-DVD7, a similarly priced DVD cam with the same level of gimmickry, did about the same job with the colors, but produced a much sharper image. This was also one of our lowest-ranking camcorders. Panasonic’s compact flash memory camcorder, the SDR-S100, produced excellent video thanks to its improved compression engine and three CCDs. The SC-X105L could not even compare. Finally, we compared it to the Fisher FVD-C1, last year’s super-compact, which resembles the SC-X105L in size, flash media recording, and MPEG-4 compression. These video performances were actually the most comparable, as both models lack manual white balance. Both, therefore, skewed the entire color pallet into a brownish mess. The FVD-C1, however, was remarkably sharper, disputing the claim that it is solely the MPEG-4 compression that makes the SC-X105L such a bad camcorder.

Just for curiosity’s sake, we also ran the external lens through all the tests that the primary lens endured. The external lens features a 1/4” CMOS sensor with 320K gross pixels. This lens cannot zoom and has a fixed focal length of 4.00mm and fixed aperture of f/2.6. As the picture testifies, getting a decent picture out of this lens is going to be a challenge. The manual focus, available on the primary lens, is not an option here. You must rely on auto focus, the results of which are apparent. This behavior continued in the low light tests.

I don't think we need to even comment on that one.

Video Resolution (10.6)
In order to calculate the Samsung SC-X105L’s best possible video resolution, we captured video of a standard resolution chart, and exported the stills to Imatest Imaging Software. At its best, the camcorder gave us approximately 387.9 lines of horizontal resolution clipping at 37.11%, and 273.9 lines of horizontal resolution clipping at 26.1%, yielding a resolution of 106245.81 pixels (0.1 MP).

We attempted to to score resolution on the external lens, but due to the poor quality of the image, Imatest was unable to generate a score.

Note - In Imatest Imaging Software, clipping is a term used to indicate that the software could not properly calibrate the camcorder’s true resolution. When clipping occurs there is potential for an inaccurate reading. A larger clipping percentage generally equates to a larger potential inaccuracy.

The Front (5.0)
This tour of the SC-X105L will, I hope, appropriately convey the wholly singular feel of this camcorder. We begin in the front. At the top of the body sits the tiny lens, with a filter diameter of about 27mm (the spec is not stated in the book). Underneath, the rubber-coated body begins. A flash and A/V output jack are located on the front. Because the body is small and shaped in the matchbook style, this may not be the best place for these features; they could easily be covered by your hand. This A/V port is also where the secondary camera lens connects.

The Right Side (5.0)
The right side of the SC-X105L holds the battery. It allows for expandability, but taking advantage of this possibility might eliminate the camcorder’s main attraction – its size. The included battery protrudes only slightly from the body, with a release switch at the bottom.

The Back (7.0)
The rear of the SC-X105L features most of the interface. Starting from the top, you’ll find the zoom toggle, which doubles as the navigation control. On either side of this up and down toggle, you’ll find buttons for left and right navigation. When navigating, the right button is using for confirming choices, the left for going back a step. Underneath this is the record on/off / still shutter button. The button is a bit smaller than need be, as every other button seems more comfortable to operate. Underneath the record button is the power on/off/mode menu button, then the manual control menu. Finally, the bottom portion of the blue strip opens to reveal the Memory Stick port.

The Left Side (5.0)
The main feature of the left side of the SC-X105L is the 2” LCD screen. Towards the front are two buttons that double as manual focus controls and playback volume. Opening the LCD panel reveals a mysterious switch labeled “Hold.” After much investigation, we discovered that this button only seems to prevent MP3s from being deleted, locked, or copied.

The Top (5.0)
The top of the SC-X105L has nothing but the PCM omni-directional mic. This design choice seems to undermine the “weatherproof” feel of the camcorder. While only the external lens is actually advertised as weatherproof, the rubber coating on the main body seems to convey the idea that it too is weatherproof. If that was true, the mic, with a series of holes into the body, would probably not be located on top.

External Lens (N/A)
The external lens is such a large part of the SC-X105L that I feel it deserves its own tour stop. The barrel, covered in the same rubber as the main body, measures a little under 3.5” long and 1” wide. The business end of the barrel features a lens protected behind clear plastic. A 1/4” CMOS sensor lies inside. At the top is a large, plastic power button. The external lens is not phantom powered from the main body, and requires 2 AAA batteries to function. A power light indicator sits towards the front of the barrel. Underneath, you’ll find a pinhole, omni-directional condenser microphone. Towards the rear is a screw hole for mounting the lens to anything with a screw. This seemed to exclude a tripod, however, as we had a difficult time getting the lens to sit still for testing. At the rear is a rather flimsy battery open switch that seems inclined to give way with some jostling.

Halfway down the cord, extending 43 inches, is a clip and record/pause button. This button will only function if the main unit has first begun to record. An extension cord, measuring 40 inches, comes included.

Picture & Manual Control
Automatic Control (3.0)
The automatic controls on the SC-X105L are a mixed bag. We can accept that this records MPEG-4 video, and is largely a toy, but certain standards must be maintained. This camcorder has terrible automatic white balance. One look at our video performance tests will support this accusation. Bad white balance throws off every color in the image, and because there is no manual white balance, your images are doomed to certain inaccuracies.

On the other hand, the automatic exposure is excellent. This camcorder adjusts very swiftly from dark spots to brightly lit areas. Automatic focus sits between these two extremes, taking anywhere from a second to a few seconds to adjust. On very tight shots, it can take several seconds, or pulse in and out of focus. On the whole, though, the automatic controls are better than those on the SC-D6550 Duocam.

Overall Manual Control (2.0)
The manual control on the SC-X105L is, as you might expect, severely limited. Samsung has included focus as the sole manual control, and even included dedicated + and – buttons. No one expected this cam to include much in the way of pro features, but they certainly could have helped. The automatic controls produce a pretty poor image, and we firmly uphold the belief that manual controls are a consumer’s right. No manual controls are available when the external lens is engaged.

Zoom (4.0)
The X105L’s zoom toggle, an up and down sliding switch, sits at the top rear of the body. It moves smoothly, though using a light touch is difficult, so the zooms may speed up faster than you like. It can achieve a 10x optical zoom, and 100x digital zoom. The external lens cannot zoom.

Focus (4.0)
Manual focus is engaged through the menu. There are dedicated buttons for focus on the left side, and + and – controls. Unfortunately, the SC-X105L follows the trend of some camcorders twice its price and does not offer any measurable means of gauging the focus. Either the LCD image looks good, or it does not. This is bad enough on a Canon Optura 600, but with a 2-inch screen, the task is exceedingly difficult. To compound the problem, the auto focus is not that good, so you’ll want to use the manual focus. Our recommendation is to leave bad enough alone.

Exposure (Aperture) (0.0)
There is no manual exposure on the SC-X105L. Samsung has included some Program AE settings of Sports, Spotlight, Sand / Snow, and High Speed Shutter.

Shutter Speed (0.0)
There are no manual shutter speeds on the SC-X105L.

White Balance (1.0)
There is no manual white balance on the SC-X105L. This does not come as a surprise, as Samsung did not include manual white balance on their “serious” camcorder, the SC-D6550 Duocam. How could they have then included it on their toy cam? Both models include the misleading term “white balance ‘Hold,’” next to the universal symbol of manual white balance – a square pushing down on two triangles. “Hold” does not adjust the white balance against a white surface; rather, it simply holds the current white balance setting from one environment to the next. I consider this foul play on Samsung’s part, and they should be less manipulative of uninformed consumers.

Gain (0.0)
There is no manual gain on the SC-X105L.

Other Manual Control (0.0)
There is no other manual control on the SC-X105L.

Ease of Use (9.0)
The SC-X105L is as simple as they come. This camcorder makes no pretensions about packing a ton of features into its compact frame. It shoots video, takes stills, plays MP3s, and records voice memos. It doesn’t do any of these things particularly well, and a certain crowd may even benefit from the lack of options in each mode. We can’t generally get behind a camcorder that intentionally limits its feature set, but such models do tend to score well in Ease of Use.

There are a minimum number of buttons, all clear as to their function. The zoom toggle doubles as the up and down navigation buttons. Left and right navigation buttons sit on either side. There are two menus: one for changing function and one for making changes within that function. For as much as we might be inclined to deride this camcorder for its poor performance, playing with this thing is just so much fun.

Still Features (3.0)
Stills on the SC-X105L can be saved in two resolution sizes, 800 x 600 and 640 x 480. There are no quality options (i.e. Fine and Super Fine), likely because resolution sizes are so small. Keep in mind how small this is – the largest image is less than half a megapixel. Even the very cheapest dedicated still cameras currently capture at 4-6 times that size. At 800 x 600, the SC-X105L’s still function is of dubious use, which lowers the value of this product even more. It relies on largely on its multi-functionality as a selling point, but the video quality is terrible. If still performance and features don’t offer anything, this camera is practically out of the running for a viable purchase, even as a gadget.

There are some still features. The built-in flash can be set to on, off, or automatic. Manual focus can be engaged; it operates just like it does in video mode – not very well. The white balance and Program AE settings are the same as well. White balance options include Auto, Hold, Outdoor, and Indoor. There is no manual white balance. Program AE settings include Auto, Sports, Spotlight, Sand / Snow, and High Speed Shutter. Back Light Control can also be engaged.

Still Resolution (1.2)
With the SC-X105L, stills were captured of a standard resolution chart and exported to Imatest Imaging Software. The camcorder is able to capture stills at 800 x 600 and the standard 640 x 480. The SC-X105L generated a best possible resolution of 122715.18 pixels (0.12 MP).

Still Performance (3.25)
The stills on the SC-X105L are small – 800 x 600 max – and there’s no denying that. But many of its competitors also max out at that resolution, and produce far better stills. The SC-X105L’s stills are out of focus and noisy, even in bright light. The colors are dull and there is little sharp differentiation between them. Once again, focus proved to be the area that lowered the performance score.

By comparison, the DCR-DVD7 had equally dull colors but produced a much sharper image. The SDR-S100 produced gorgeous stills, head and shoulders above the rest of the flash media camcorders. The GZ-MG30 maxed out at 640 x 480, but still produced a much sharper image with brighter colors.

Low Light Performance(2.0)
The SC-X105L was tested in two light levels, 60 lux and 15 lux, for its low light performance. At 60 lux, the image was awash with noise, more so than most camcorders at that level. Noise was worst in the blues and violets. The colors certainly remained recognizable as one shade or another, but all in all, I would not call this a usable image.

At 60 lux, the GZ-MG30 performed about equally, with less noise, but more washed out colors. The DCR-DVD7 had only slightly less noise, with somewhat bolder colors. The image was also a bit sharper. The SDR-S100 had nearly identical colors, but less noise and much more sharpness. The FVD-C1 was a bit of an anomaly at 60 lux, with far better color accuracy than at 3000 lux. The colors over-saturated, however, and noise increased dramatically.

At 15 lux, the SC-X105L’s picture was nearly gone. Almost all color information has been lost. The grain is so dense you can almost reach out and touch it. The DCR-DVD7 is right on par with the SC-X105L – brighter, but with just as much loss of color information. The GZ-MG30 is worse, almost completely black at 15 lux, even with the Automatic Gain Control engaged. The SDR-S100 is still sharper and has less noise, but is at the same level of brightness and color information. Finally, the FVD-C1 had unusually rich colors but lots of noise.

External lens at 60 lux

External lens at 15 lux

The external lens was, once again, completely out of focus. At 60 lux, the runs of colors tiles, sometimes as many as six in a row, all smudge together a continuous blur. At 15 lux, the image was essentially lost.

Zoom Power/Ratio (10.0)
The SC-X105L features a 10x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. The digital zoom cannot be capped at a lower max. Samsung has given you the benefit of a quality control safety feature. When the digital zoom is on, holding the zoom down will only take you to 10x (the optical max). To move into digital zoom, you must push the toggle down one more time. This prevents you from accidentally shifting into digital zoom and pixelating the image.

Wide Angle (8.8)
We measured the wide angle of the SC-X105L’s primary and external lenses. The primary lens had a wide angle measurement of 44 degrees. The external lens faired slightly better, with 49 degrees.

VCR Mode (8.0)
Playing back video on the SC-X105L is very simple. While in video mode, pushing the right navigation button will immediately play back the last clip. Pushing left will draw up a thumbnail page with all the clips. The up and down buttons scroll through the clips; the right button selects and plays it. Playing back stills is the same process. The focus buttons, located on the left side, double as the playback volume buttons. Our congratulations to Samsung for simplifying the playback process as much as possible. The internal computer is exceptionally fast at creating the thumbnails, unlike more expensive tape-less camcorders, such as the JVC GZ-MG30.

LCD/Viewfinder (5.0)
The SC-X105L has no viewfinder, which comes as no surprise on a super-compact like this. The Sony PC1000 (in an entirely different class from the SC-X105L) is the rare exception. The LCD screen on the SC-X105L is a mere 2 inches, but the 210K pixel count is much higher than the standard 123K. We can’t see the difference, but from a purely numerical value, this is an improvement. Regardless, the screen still solarizes, which means that you now have 87,000 more pixels that you can’t see when the screen is tilted.

Audio (4.0)
On the main body of the SC-X105L, audio is recorded through the internal mic, located on the top rear. There is a second microphone located on the external lens, indicated only by pinhole on the underside of the barrel. While we’ve gotten used to avoiding scraping or breathing too heavily on the built-in mics on camcorders, it’s easy to forget about this second mic, which can easily be muted by a stray finger.

The SC-X105L also features MP3 and Voice Record for memo taking. Voice memos are saved in the WAV format. Samsung also ships the SC-X105L with a pair of high quality headphones of a vaguely iPod-ish design.

Handling (8.0)
I know CamcorderInfo.com has had some issues with compact camcorders in the past. Handling is often a problem, as the manufacturers are forced to get overly-creative with finding places to stick all the features. The SC-X105L, for all its “multi-functioning,” is a relatively stripped down product, with only a few features in each mode. The handling is correspondingly simple.

The main navigation tool on the SC-X105L is the zoom toggle and two right/left buttons on either side of the zoom. Pushing down on the power / mode switch brings up the mode menu. Here you can switch, with virtually no loading time, between video, still, MP3, and voice recorder modes. The Menu button dictates controls for whatever mode is selected. Moving the zoom toggle up and down jogs through menu lists, pushing left goes back, and pushing right goes forward or confirms choices. The menus are simple and easy to navigate.

 
The Mode Menu and Control Menu

One of the few handling issues I had was with the anomalous external lens. Sure, it’s small, it’s fun, it’s (seemingly) durable, but controlling the picture is rather difficult. The problem stems from the fact that it is round, and on a cylinder, “up” becomes a relative term. Unlike carrying a roughly cubical camcorder body, you can very easily forget to hold the external lens level. As a result, most of the shots end up looking like you hit record and tossed the camera out in the ocean.

Samsung designed the SC-X105L for extreme portability. To prevent oceanic bops and swirls in your footage, you can use the included rubber mount and elastic/Velcro bands (in two sizes). If the mount ends up being fixed at a strange angle, you could easily correct it in a video editing program. The main body is not forgotten, and Samsung includes a carrying pouch with a belt loop and carabiner. Think the 43” cord on the external lens is not long enough? Look inside the box o’accessories and you’ll find a 40” extension cord.

Portability (9.0)
As described above, this is an exceptionally portable camcorder. The tiny frame of the main body could easily fit in a pocket, bag, or purse. The rubber coating also protects from minor bumps and scratches. There are a number of accessories, also mentioned above, that aid in toting the SC-X105L around.

The external lens, obviously one of the biggest draws of this model, is also extremely portable. The rubber coating is rated as weatherproof (NOT waterproof) and scratch resistant. There are any number of ways to carry or mount this lens for easy traveling. You can also leave it at home altogether.

There are other add-ons you may not be able to leave at home, however. Like most compacts, there is a cradle unit which contains most of the ports, including DC power. If you plan on doing more than an hour of shooting in a day, you’ll have to pack the cradle and power cord. A longer life battery, the ADH43-00158E, is also available, but does not come included.

Battery Life (5.1)
The Samsung SC-X105L is shipped with the SB-P90 battery pack. With the LCD open, the battery captured continuously for 50 minutes and 46 seconds, not quite the suggested time given by the manual of approximately 60 minutes. Fortunately this camcorder allows for an expandable battery, while most matchstick camcorders, like the Panasonic SDR-S100, do not.

Compression (4.0)
The SC-X105L compresses video in the MPEG-4 AVI format. MPEG-4 has several advantages over other formats for web streaming and compatibility with movie-playing devices from computers to cell phones to PDAs and more. But in the world of camcorders, MPEG-4 is the code word for “bad video.” Files sizes are smaller than, say, an MPEG-2 clip of the same length because the files are more compressed; they lose information, which translates to a lousy image quality. The SDR-S100 uses MPEG-2 compression, which we consider overly-compressed as it is. We recommend MiniDV above all others, as the format is virtually uncompressed. The difference is clear when you hold images up to one another. Also, the SC-X105L can only record in 10 minute clips, and nothing larger.

Media (4.5)
The SC-X105L contains 512 MB of internal memory, which leaves a decent amount of space for MPEG-4 compressed video – approximately 1 hour’s worth in normal quality – and over 8000 pitifully small stills. MemorySticks are also accepted through a slot in the rear, and are available is a variety of sizes with ever-decreasing prices. MemorySticks, Sony’s pony in the flash memory card race, seem to be losing ground to the more popular SD card, so don’t expect prices to drop quite as quickly as other flash media. No removable media is included with the SC-X105L.

Editing (6.0)
Editing MPEG-4 video is easy for most editing software. However, mixing the footage with clips from a better camcorder will only disappoint, as you will soon see why we don’t recommend MPEG-4 camcorders. The SC-X105L ships with Miniket Media v.1.2, which includes a rudimentary editing program.

Widescreen/16:9 Mode (0.0)
The SC-X105L has no widescreen mode.

Scan Rates/24P (0.0)
The SC-X105L does not have any additional scan rates.

Ports (5.5)
Ports on the SC-X105L are hard to come by. The ports found on the camcorder body include the MemoryStick input and A/V / headphone input/output, intended for the external lens. The rest of the ports are found on the cradle: an additional A/V input/output jack, a USB jack, and DC power. While the external lens has a built-in microphone, we don’t count this as a dedicated mic jack.

Other Features (6.0)
MP3 Player – This feature allows you to use the SC-X105L as a portable MP3 player. Given the dominance of iPod and other dedicated MP3 players, this function does not seem like a strong selling point. The SC-X105L may be small for a camcorder, but it’s bulky and ungainly for playing music. You’re also more likely to run down your battery.

Voice Record – This feature, which is rather handy if you ask me, allows you to take voice memos and save them as WAV files. The bit rate is a low 8KHz, which does not take up much space on your recording medium.

Back Light Compensation (BLC) – Available for both video and stills, this feature brightens figures that are normally obscured by a strong back light.

Digital Video Effects – The video effects include Art, Mosaic, Sepia, Negative, Mirror, Black & White, and Emboss.

Comparisons
Panasonic SDR-S100
The SDR-S100 is a 3 chip camcorder that records to SD cards in the MPEG-2 format. Think of it as the grown-up version of the SC-X105L. The media can be much larger – currently 2 GB – and the compression system is kinder on the picture; also, the still feature set is much broader, with a max resolution of 2048 x 1512. The performance was excellent, incomparable with a toy cam like the SC-X105L. Though it costs more than twice the price, the performance and features are more than twice as good. Still, the SDR-S100 is a first of its kind, and we recommend holding off on this model, too. A non-expandable battery makes it less desirable. Doubtless, with technological maturity will come a price drop and better design.

JVC GZ-MG30
The GZ-MG30 is part of JVC’s Everio G-series, lower-priced Everios that record to non-removable hard disks. The MG30 includes a 30GB capacity and records in the MPEG-2 format. Performance on this camcorder was terrible, making it one of our lowest-ranked models. We expect its identically-priced sister model, the GZ-MG40, to produce much better video and stills due to a larger CCD and expanded feature set. Despite this, the MG30 was, overall, a much better performer than the SC-X105L. Video was sharper and brighter, and though the max still resolution was smaller (640 x 480), the picture was much sharper. At $900, the MG30 is still not worth it.

Sony DCR-DVD7
This Frisbee-shaped DVD camcorder was Sony’s attempt at hip-ness this year. Frankly, we think it fell flat on its face. The video performance was terrible, even by DVD standards, and the round shape made handling a precarious activity. The non-expandable battery and inability to take stills outside of the 720 x 480 video-sized frame make this a dubious prospect for purchase. The low light performance was particularly bad, just about matching the SC-X105L. Mark this as yet another camcorder mentioned in this article to steer clear of.

Fisher FVD-C1
Also recording in the MPEG-4 format, the FVD-C1 ranked as one of our worst camcorders last year. It was, in fact, referenced as a still camera with some video features. This comment is not far off base, and at a max resolution of 2048 x 1536, the FVD-C1 is a much better double-functionary than the SC-X105L. Like the Samsung, the FVD-C1 also lacks manual white balance and shutter speed. It does have manual exposure, but no manual focus. The best thing going for the Fisher is its size, and the SC-X105L now has it beat. Sorry Fisher, the new King of Portable Mediocrity is here.

Who It’s For
Point-and-Shooters (3.0)
Point-and-shooters are one of the two target markets for this camcorder. The SC-X105L is exceptionally easy to use, with a painless learning curve switching from one function to the next. Even so, the auto focus is so bad your shots may not even come out.

Budget Consumers (2.0)
At a current street price of $489, this is still far too expensive for what the SC-X105L offers. Similar products are already on their way from Mustek and other manufacturers that perform more functions for less money.

Still Photo / Video Camera Hybrid (1.0)
Did you see the still performance photos? Sorry, folks – not this model.

Gadget Freaks (7.0)
Yes, gadget lovers, you are the other target market for the SC-X105L. We’ll admit, this camcorder is great fun to pick up and play with. The external lens may be terrible, but it’s novel; there’s no denying that. You won’t find another camcorder like this on market, but we still don’t think it’s worth the price.

Manual Control Freaks (1.0)
It lacks manual white balance, exposure, and shutter speed. We’ll say no more.

Pros/  Serious Hobbyists (3.0)
The box shows a picture of people sky-diving with the SC-X105L. You probably wouldn’t trust yourself holding onto your XL2 10,000 feet above the air. If extreme environments are your bag, this may hold some value. Just be sure to read the warranty on “weatherproof” conditions.

Conclusion
The SC-X105L will score very poorly. Accept that. But we’d like to judge it on its own merits for certain criteria. The SC-X105L has a lot going for it. The tiny size, rubber coating, and external lens beg to be picked up and played with. And the thing is just a joy to navigate and handle. This is all, of course, outside of the fact that it is hands down one of the worst performers all year, giving the CVS One Time Use cam a run for its money. Like many of the ultra-portables, this sits firmly and irrevocably in the "toy cam" market, identifiable by the MPEG-4 compression and suspiciously lavish multi-functionality.

Unlike the SC-D6550 Duocam - which promises quality and delivers nothing but heartache - Samsung seems to be honest about the SC-X105L. We can't hate a snake for biting, we can't hate the rain for falling, and we can't hate a toy cam for being a toy cam. What other camcorder could you attach to your head when jumping out of a plane, being reasonably sure it will still be there when you land? The SC-X105L has its uses. It can record video. It can take stills. It just can’t do them well. By limiting you to 10 minute clips, this will only be the right camcorder in certain situations. But we recommend that you visit your locally owned camera store and give it a try. Don’t buy it, please, but have a good time while you’re there.