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September 2009
(79%)
55 Reviews
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Users
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198 Reviews
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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
Abstract: It may have taken a few tries, but Kodak's line of pocket handicams has now officially blown Pure Digital's wildy-popular Flip series out of the water. Inside and out, the Zi8 is brimming with upgrades (including 1080p) and little touches (such as a pr...
Full 1080p recording at 30FPS, really good video recording quality, easy to use, composite and HDMI TV-Out, dedicated macro mode, good display quality
Large and bulky design, short USB cable, very narrow field of vision in 1080p mode
The Kodak Zi8 is priced at Rs. 9,990. For a FullHD camcorder that can be carried in your pocket, the price is not bad at all. In comparison the Creative Zen Vado HD costs much more and it does not even record videos in 1080p resolution.The video qualit...
Expandable memory, Full HD recording, Compact design, Vibrant screen
Grain sized buttons, Low image details, Night videos are a little under-exposed
Towards the side you will find the power button and a memory expansion slot that supports a whopping 32 GB. Sadly the people at Kodak don’t feel the importance of throwing in a memory card which is an added expense since the camcorder can just squee...
The Kodak Zi8 is a step up from the Zx1. Although we are not really into its design, the image and video quality has improved. We felt Kodak’s effort in making the Zi8 more than just a YouTube cam for amateurs. There is, however, a problem with the pro...
Vidéo FullHD 1080p, Entrée micro, Mode Macro, Large écran 6,3 cm, Câble HDMI fourni
Mauvaise sensibilité, Focale étroite 61 mm, Pas de prise casque
Le Zi8 est sans doute l'un des meilleurs caméscopes de poche en termes de qualité d'image et de son. Beau, simple et assez complet, ses quelques défauts ne peuvent lui être reprochés à ce prix....
Abstract: En bref, même si on peut reprocher un gabarit un peu supérieur à la moyenne, l'avalanche de qualités de cette caméra nous fera vite oublier ce petit défaut. La taille de l'écran de prévisualisation est optimale, on apprécie de pouvoir changer la batterie et/ou la carte mémoire pour gagner en..
Abstract: Le Zi8 de Kodak est un caméscope qui tient dans la poche et enregistre des vidéos en haute définition (HD 1080p). Il bénéficie d'un stabilisateur d'image. Il se connecte directement sur un téléviseur HD, mais dispose également d'une prise USB intégr...
