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...
If the best-quality footage and shooting options galore are your main needs in an HD pocket camcorder, the Kodak Zi8 gets a glowing recommendation. However, we did experience some key usability issues, even if its video quality blows the competition o...
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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: 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...
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...
Videoaufnahme mit bis zu 1080p-Auflösung, ausgezeichnete Bildqualität, selbst bei schlechten Lichtverhältnissen, SD-Kartenslot, Composite- und HDMI-Kabel im Lieferumfang, Mikrofoneingang
keine Speicherkarte im Lieferumfang, keine Software für Mac OS X verfügbar, wenig intuitive Menüs
Von allen Mini-Camcordern im Hosentaschenformat, die wir bislang getestet haben, schneidet der Kodak Zi8 am besten ab. Die Bildqualität ist sowohl bei guten als auch bei schlechten Lichtverhältnissen sehr ordentlich, und der Mikrofoneingang...
