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It’s small enough to fit in a pocket, but why would you ever want to put it there? Whether out on the town or just hanging with friends, the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera captures every experience in stunning 1080p HD video. Stay in focus while you’re on the move with integrated image stabilization. Then kick back and watch all the action on your HDTV or share your scene on YouTube with the built-in USB. The Zi8 pocket video camera has all you need to define yourself in high definition.
Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Aqua)
Over the last few years, as the pocket camcorder market has taken off, pioneer Flip Video has narrowly hung onto the lead it built by offering models with arguably superior designs and slightly better video quality. A few companies, including Creative,...
With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set.
A Review of the Kodak Zi8 as a Cheap YouTube Digital Camcorder
Of the three cheap digital camcorders reviewed in this series, the Kodak Zi8 is the best choice for creating and uploading videos to YouTube. Read this review to find out what you'll be missing if you don't choose the Kodak Zi8.
Kodak Zi-8
If you've been eying Flip Video's popular MinoHD (reviewed March 2009) but have been put off by the simple-enough-for-simpletons approach, Kodak's Zi-8 is the pocket cam you've been waiting for.
Start-up time on the Zi-8 is just less than two seconds, fast enough that you’ll likely never miss a shot. The stabilizer isn’t an optical stabilizer but it's still far better than going without one
Kodak Zi8
The Zi8 is an interesting camcorder from Kodak that has a number of unique features for an ultracompact model. The camcorder has Full HD recording capability, can take 5-megapixel still images, and includes a 3.5mm external microphone input. The Zi8...
The thin, upright design of the Zi8 is definitely reminiscent of the Flip series of camcorders that popularized the ultracompact camcorder. The Zi8 even has a built-in USB arm, although Kodak's is tethered to the camcorder by a short, flexible piece of...
Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Aqua)
Pros: 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...
Cons: Bundled software isn't Mac compatible but necessary for smooth playback of 1080p video; price doesn't include an optional memory card
Kodak Zi8
Pros: 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
Cons: Bundled software isn't Mac compatible. Some video noise. Digital zoom only
Kodak ZI8 HD Camcorder
Pros: Sharp 1080p video and shooting options ; Can use earbuds as external mic
Cons: Controls are slow to respond ; Buggy, jumpy 4x digital zoom
Kodak Zi8 HD Camcorder Camcorder Review
Pros: Sharp 1080p video and shooting options ; Can use earbuds as external mic
Cons: Buggy, jumpy 4X digital zoom ; Controls are slow to respond