Camcorder Reviews – Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera
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Design: Featuring a new slick design the Kodak Zi8 offers a glossy surface finish coming in black, blue and red which fits easily into the pocket. While not the smallest pocket camcorder in the market at 2.4 inches x 4.5 inches x 0.9 inch it is fairly lightweight at 4.8 ounces. The camcorder is also slimmer, thanks to a proprietary lithium-ion battery and offers a sharp 2.5-inch LCD display. However, the glossy surface finish isn’t scratch proof so you should probably get a plastic skin to go with it.
Specifications: The Kodak Zi8 is one of the first pocket camcorders on the market to offer 1080p HD video capture at 30 fps. While the camcorder runs on 720p by default it does offer higher resolutions and frame-rates as well, going from 30fps to 60fps for 720p resolutions. The camcorder achieves this thanks to its built in 1/2.5 inch 5MP CMOS sensor which also allows for 5MP still images. The camcorder can support up to 32GB SDHC memory cards and powers up via USB or with its AC adapter. With a built-in microphone and speaker, the camcorder offers respectable sound and playback but for better audio you can hook up an external microphone as well.
Features & Performance: Thankfully, the Kodak Zi8 is very easy to use and comes with a new four-way rocker for faster interaction. With very precise four speed fast forwarding and rewinding the camcorder lets you review or go back fast, slow or just as you want it. Video quality is very good, almost on par with dedicated video camcorders with better lens and sensors. Higher image resolutions also means larger file sizes with about 14 to 15 minutes of 1080p video at 30fps taking about 2GB worth of data so you should seriously consider getting a 16GB or 32GB SDHC memory card. Other features of note include an enhanced macro mode, allowing the camcorder to auto-focus clearly up close. Overall, the Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera is by far the best pocket camcorder on the market especially if you’re looking for 1080p video capture.
By: Ryan B. Smith
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