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September 2009
(79%)
55 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
198 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Kodak Zi8 captures full HD 1080p video
Nice price. Records 1080p video. 5-megapixel still image capture. Face detection
Electronic image stabilization
And macro mode. Expandable memory. External mic port. Ships with an HDMI cable.
Uses removable SDHC memory cards. Removable
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Four shooting modes. 1080p top resolution. Image stabilization. External microphone jack. Includes composite and HDMI cables.
True 1080p video resolution
Superior image quality
Electronic image stabilization (EIS)
External microphone input
Accepts inexpensive SD cards up to 32GB
Easy to use
Flexible built-in USB arm
Video capture up to 1080p HD resolution
Image quality is quite good for a mini camcorder
SD card slot
Removable
Rechargeable battery
Bundled composite and HDMI cables
Strong low-light performance
External mic jack
Electronic image stabilization...
Lighter
Shorter
Sleeker body than the previous models. Lithiumion battery (no more AAs) lasts more than an hour. HD enthusiasts will appreciate the difficulty of deciding between 720p (60fps) and 1080p (30fps). Audiophiles will love the mic jack. Showof
Replaceable battery
1080p
Included cables and charger
And SDHC support make the Zi8 king.
Shoots in 1080p
720p
And 720p at 60 fps
External microphone jack
Five shooting modes
Image stabilization
Removable storage and battery.
Sharp 1080p video and shooting options
Can use earbuds as external mic
The editors didn't like
Only a 4x digital zoom is included on this device.
Jerky zoom. Subpar still image quality. Mediocre built-in mic. Hyper-sensitive buttons. Can get very hot with extended use.
Bundled software isn't Mac compatible. Some video noise. Digital zoom only.
Larger than competitors
EIS can't smooth all jitters
Lukewarm ArcSoft software package
Bundled software isnt Mac compatible but necessary for smooth playback of 1080p video
Price doesnt include an optional memory card.
Red recording light is a stealthkiller. Digizoom is a reskiller. No included SD card is a buzzkiller. Plastic body shows every smudge. Unexceptional 5MP stills
Kodak's Zi8 is the big brother to the ZX1 that we reviewed earlier in the year, and has been equipped to compete with the new Flip Ultra HD. This pocket sized HD video camera allows for the capture of video at resolutions of 1920x1080 @ 30fps, 1280x72...
At $180, the Kodak Zi8 is up against lots of competition from things like the Flip, the iPod nano, and even point and shoot cameras with HD video. However, the Kodak Zi8 has a great feature set for a quick point and shoot HD video camera - it is a gre...
Abstract: The Kodak Zi8 is a pocket camcorder capable of shooting 1080p video for under $200. Kodak Zi8 cameraRechargeable batteryUSB charger, charging cableHDMI cableComposite video cableArcSoft MediaImpression SoftwareThe Kodak Zi8 is a nice improvement on the...
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Published: 2009-09-08, Author: Christopher , review by: techworld.com
Despite the number of problems cited in this review, the Zi8 isn't a terrible pocket camcorder. It's just that in the areas where it differentiates itself from other cameras in this class - 1080p video, external audio input, and image stabilization - ...
Five shooting modes; external microphone input; image stabilization; removable storage and battery.
Low framerate from 1080p video; noisy microphone input; image stabilization doesnt help much; terrible zoom.
Despite the number of problems cited in this review, the Zi8 isn’t a terrible pocket camcorder. It’s just that in the areas where it differentiates itself from other cameras in this class—1080p video, external audio input, and image stab...
Abstract: Kodaks Zi8 is a high definition pocket camcorder that records 1920 x 1080p video at 30 frames per second (fps) in the H.264 format. The Zi8 competes with products such as Pure Digitals Flip UltraHD and Sonys Webbie HD. Kodaks pocket camcorder has a...
Lighter, shorter, sleeker body than the previous models. Lithiumion battery (no more AAs) lasts more than an hour. HD enthusiasts will appreciate the difficulty of deciding between 720p (60fps) and 1080p (30fps). Audiophiles will love the mic jack. Showof
Red recording light is a stealthkiller. Digizoom is a reskiller. No included SD card is a buzzkiller. Plastic body shows every smudge. Unexceptional 5MP stills
It’s the perfect piece that is expected from Kodak. The splendid quality and superb charm of the piece is one of the high quality features of the Camcorder. Seeing all the specification it is difficult to have the negative remarks for the Zi8. The v...
Nice price. Records 1080p video. 5-megapixel still image capture. Face detection, electronic image stabilization, and macro mode. Expandable memory. External mic port. Ships with an HDMI cable.
Jerky zoom. Subpar still image quality. Mediocre built-in mic. Hyper-sensitive buttons. Can get very hot with extended use.
With 1080p video, 5-megapixel still image capture, and more features than weve seen in any other pocket video camera, the Zi8 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, earning our Editors Choice....
