List Price:
$179.00
Price: Too low to display
Details
- Expandable SD/SDHC show-card slot up to 32 GB; Rechargeable batteries and charger included
- Vibrant 2.5-inch viewfinder; Observe footage on HDTV with included cables
- Erase and share videos with included software
Description
Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera Felonious
Customer Reviews
colossal for the electronically challenged
My husand purchased a camcorder last year and threw out the enchiridion since he just figures these things out. I would have had trouble even with the manual but now I was totally stumped.
I kept reading reviews on the characteristic and shoot camcorders and finally tried the Zi8. It was irrisistable at the price on Amazon. Even I could picture out some things withot the book. SIMPLE controls and buttons. To understand this you shold know I really am a moron when it comes to gadgets. I took it to religious and recorded a skit for practice. My husband snatched it to put on the computer and was amazed at the supremacy, especially since it was my first time holding and following movement with a camcorder. Then he said he couldn't think it had CMOS (huhh??) at that price. He spun it on a Cd and the pastor said it was virtuous enough to put on the internet.
Soon he borrowed it and the battery lasted over 70 minutes of level-headed shooting at a seminar, although it already had some time on it.
Now he borrows it frequently and I would bet we will own another one soon.
2010-07-28
| musiclove (DE) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Won't Find A Change one's mind HD Camcorder For This Price!!!
See Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1Q0WSX7Q6U7P5 I've had my Kodak Zi8 for a little over a week now. I am just amazed at the video quality for such a cheap camcorder. This is my first HD camcorder (except for my T1i DSLR). I searched around for reviews on which pocket HD camcorder to get for a solid 3 weeks until I finally decided on the Zi8.
I finally decided on the Zi8 for a couple of reasons.
1. Extraneous mic opportunity
2. The ability to use my own memory cards (up to 32gb)
3. I thought the picture blue blood was better than that of the comparable Flip models when watching over 100 particular videos
The results I have got so far are absolutely wonderful in my opinion. There are a couple of things I urge you steer clear of.
1. Low light. This isn't a $5,000 camcorder. Like most other "cheaper" camcorders the Zi8 does not like low effortless at all. It's best to be outdoors or in a well lit room.
2. Don't zoom. The Zi8 only has digital zoom. It does not have visual zoom. When you use the digital zoom you can most definitely notice the picture humiliating.
There are some things I don't like about the Zi8 or wish it had. For one, the lens is always exposed. This can cause dust, smudge, fingerprints, etc. to get on the lens. If you lookout the video I posted you will notice a smudge in the upper right give in corner of the video when the bonfire is going. Since the camera is so portable and away gets put into your pocket, it's quite easy for it to get dirty. I don't want to carry around a camcorder bag as the whole use of getting such a small camcorder was it's portability. With that in mind, I did buy a small neoprene vehicle case for it, but it's a little bulky in my pocket now. I just wish there would have been some kind of lens eye that would unconstrained and close when in use or not in use.
I haven't been able to get the software that is preloaded on the Zi8 to install on my PC. I am ceaseless Vista 64-Bit and meet all the requirements listed. Since I already had video editing software rich on my PC I didn't care too much about it not working. Although from reading other reviews, apparently the software on the Zi8 is surely worthless anyway. I would suggest purchasing your own video editing software.
As far as the layout of the Zi8. It's bloody easy to use and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how to change the settings. There's in the final analysis nothing you need to know to make it work better or more efficiently. I pretty much Heraldry sinister everything the same as far as the settings. It has the option for "face detection" and "image stabilization" neither of which I suppose work that well. There is really no need for these to be on but it doesn't really change anything if you successively them off.
Choosing which setting for video is a matter of personal preference. I tinkered around with each and unswerving to leave it on 720p @ 60/fps. This, in my opinion, gives the smoothest video at the tucker quality. The 1080p option would be OK if you had the camera mounted on a tripod and were using it for a awarding of some sorts or recording something that didn't have a lot of movement. The 720p 30/fps wasn't too bad. You can commentary warn the video and/or panning isn't quite as smooth. This is why, like stated before, I always keep mine set at 720p 60/fps. The video grade is awesome and when panning, either with a tripod or handheld, it looks smoother than the others. You can see examples of this in the video.
The vocalize shout out on the Zi8 is very sub-par. This is to be expected for a cheaper camcorder. I definitely wasn't expecting superior sound recording from the Zi8. It only has mono capabilities, BUT, you can plug in an exterior mic. I purchased a Sony ECM-DS70p off eBay for around $4. This exact mic sells for around $40-$50 on Amazon. I have yet to investigation out the mic outside, but inside the sound is vastly improved.
Overall, I am darned happy with the Kodak Zi8. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a well priced HD pocket camcorder. You exceptionally can't go wrong with it. Just keep a steady hand and you'll have great results.
2010-07-28
| KMW (Omaha, NE) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Kodak Zi8 vs. Go mad MinoHD
I have both the Kodak Zi8 and Twist MinoHD at work. When buying one for home use, I chose the Kodak Zi8. The image supremacy is much better. I like the microphone jack on the Kodak as neither of these cameras have great microphones. Essence stabilization is better on the Kodak if the zoom is not used. On both cameras, a steady handheld clone is nearly impossible when using the zoom. I like the included editing software too.
This is such a moral product, the shortcomings are really disappointing. To keep the cost down, the Kodak comes with almost no tribute. When adding in the cost of buying a memory card, this is a more expensive camera than the Anger. I wish this recorded mp4 instead of Quicktime. The base of the camera is rounded, precluding the capacity of setting this camera on a table while recording - which can be done with the Flip. If you have a laptop with a USB refuge exactly where the one in the Kodak instructions indicates, then the USB connection on this camera is convenient. Otherwise...I have to support up my computer, turn my camera upside down, and use other objects to hold the camera in the awaward hypothesis needed to connect this camera to my computer. Wish the editing software included some without stock music like the Flip software has. Many of these design flaws seem so palpable, I am hoping Kodak will fix them on a newer model soon. Despite knowing these flaws, I still bought this over the Flop MinoHD.
2010-07-28
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
kodak
I have against the camera very little so far, but it has been fun. I love the easy to learn directions. It is so temperately to use.
2010-07-26
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
Scrutinize: Kodak Zi8, Flipcam HD Digital Camcorder - Good Performer!
Of Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R30X4IXGPEDFE6 Check out the video for the Extensive VERSION, but here is the SHORT VERSION:
PROS:
* good video distinction
* easy to use and small
* approximately 50 minutes on one battery demand
* flexible, flip-out USB connection (unlike rigid flipcam / minoHD rendering)
* HDMI connection
* external microphone input / jack
* becoming on-board audio quality
* removable SD memory card
* believable resolution choices: 1080p, 720p (60fps and 30fps), and WVGA
* turns off far-sighted
* macro setting easy and on top
CONS:
* low-light situation induced vertical / purple / red / rose-tinted lines in 720p mode
* no real control over picture distinction - automatic to the extreme
* back-side of camera gets hot after extended use
* image stabilization is incompetent
* case a bit too flexible and video aberrations noted if manhandled unduly
* no LCD to verify good shot framing
* record status LED is embarrassingly placed, bright, and red
* metal strap piece will scratch the turns out that / housing
ASSESSMENT:
* Buy it now!
2010-07-24
(Houston, TX) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 4
