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39 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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193 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Retrofuturistic Tron design lines and keypad. No more stealthbusting startup chime. HDMI OMG FTW (if you dont mind cables). 720p with up to 60fps. Rechargeable NiMH AAs and charger included. Nearly 34 percent smaller and 16 percent lighter than Zi6. Avail...
Relatively rugged
Attractive design
Captures video at 720p HD resolution
Decent video
Memory-card expansion slot
Runs off AA batteries
Bundled HDMI cable
Zippier performance.
Rugged design
HDMIout and framerate control
Records bright
Sharp 720p video at 60 fps
Compact
Water-resistant design
Comes with an HDMI cable
Improved software now ships onboard camcorder
Good general color reproduction
Three shooting modes.
Easy to use
Shoots 720p video at 60fps
Takes photos
Small and compact
Well made and rugged
Decent videos overall
Can use standard batteries
The editors didn't like
Slighter body = tinier screen (by a quarter of an inch) = crappier playback. Relatively narrow lens angle. Nocturnal and lowlight shooting still yields noisy clips. Horse beater says
Isnt it the whole point of a pocket cam to avoid toting cables?
No memory card
Batteries dont recharge via USB connector
Software isnt Mac compatible
Poor connectivity.
Weak microphone
No integrated USB connector
Weak battery life
Zoom looks jerky on-screen
No flip-out USB connector
Bundled software runs only on PCs
Outdoor shots have blue cast
Yellow cast in video shot with typical indoor lighting
Poor video quality in lamplight
Zoom stutters.
Very annoying buzzing sound on all videos
Need an external charger for the batteries
Only 128MB internal memory (SDHC slot for extra memory)
Abstract: My assignment was clear. Mum was overseas and I had to video a son's all-important Christmas concert, then get footage of his recital onto YouTube for her to watch, pronto. Armed with Kodak's Zx1 pocket video camera, I got the job done, although not wi...
Abstract: The world of consumer electronics is thick with compromise. It's a sad fact that blows harder than the north wind, and is getting worse as designers keep trying to load smaller, cheaper devices with piles of high-end features. That's why we went mad ov...
Abstract: The Kodak Zx1 is a more robust than many of its rivals, capable of withstanding harsher weather conditions. We didn’t test its ice-resistant claims but we did try out its video capabilities. Like the other models, it has 2in LCD screen, records in 720p...
Abstract: This is one of two small HD camcorders (mobile phone size) that I am looking at. So as part of my reviews I take some clips at local gigs and then send links to the clips to the musicians, whom I ask which is better and why....
Wed take the Zx1 over its rivals because it gives you so many choices. At £150, it’s pretty good value for money tooKey specs3 megapixels, AA battery, HDMI, SD, SDHC...
Published: 2009-04-24, Author: Tim , review by: macworld.co.uk
Very reasonable priced, colour-oversaturation problems resolved, looks great and feels great in the hand.
Flip Video MinoHD is a better HD pocket camcorder but is more costly, weak microphone. Min specs: CCD: CMOS x 1/4.5in; 1.6Mp; 3Mp stills, JPEG; fixed focus lens; Focal Length: 4.1mm; Aperture: f/2.8; Digital Zoom: 2x; Exposure/Balance: White Balance: auto...
We liked the variety of shooting options on the ZX1 and its compact yet durable design. We would’ve liked to have seen more onboard memory or the provision of at least a modest SD Card in the box, however. And while the footage we took looked good...
