Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera Aqua NEWEST MODEL
Its 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 youre 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.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great Camera, but think about buying it elsewhere!
Great camera, but Amazon sent me one in packaging that had obviously been opened. Was it a used camera? Who knows and that’s the point. If I’m paying for a new camera I want to know its new with sealed packaging. So I sent it back and asked for a NEW one. Got the same thing-packaging had been opened. I kept it b/c I couldn’t wait, but next time I’m going elsewhere for electronics. You might want to do the same…
4 Stars Nifty gadget at good price with packed features
Researched through multiple reviews aka bought with eyes wide open.
- No audio issues or need to upgrade FW
- Good picture quality for indoor recording under florescent light
- Poor picture quality under dimmer indoor lighting
- Good quality with EIS enabled for action recording (soccer game) with 720/60fps
- Shakiness pronounced with 1080p
- Upload to Youtube simple
Expected shortcomings:
- Battery life low. Bought Tekleon TekCharge MP1800 to make up.
- No SDHC card (somehow my impression was it came with 8G). Bought Class 6 Sandisk 16G.
If Flip could capture photos, Flip might rank better in ease of use.
2 Stars Get the Zi6 instead
I have had a Zi6 for a year and found it to be a great little camera. It has been used and abused but works like a champ. Wanted a second camera and figured I would get the latest model the Zi8. In this case I found the Zi8 a big disappointment. The Zi8 uses a Li-Ion battery verses the AA batteries used in the Zi6. With the Zi6 a pocket full of AA batteries kept you shooting video all day. I have two of the Li-Ion batteries and in 90 minutes I have discharged both batteries. The audio on the Zi8 has a lot to be desired. Bottom line: Get a Zi6 before they are all gone. In this case newer ISN’T better!
5 Stars Handy, Fun, Does what I wanted it to.
I am pleased with the Zi8. I have several Sony, Nikon, etc. photo, camera phones and camcorders. This fits in a niche. My first Kodak digital of any kind. Well done. Would have preferred an external SD card slot but 8 GB is plenty for what I do. Battery life is good,too.
2 Stars Lense broke in less than a month
Good product in concept. After a month the lense broke off of the camera. This lense is actually recessed into the camera. For it to fail ment the clips that hold into place snapped off.
Kodak no help in fixing.
