Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera
- Record High Definition video (1080p at 30 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio)
- Easily upload recorded footage to YouTube with built-in USB and software
- Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB; Rechargeable batteries and charger included
- Vibrant 2.5-inch viewfinder; Watch footage on HDTV with included cables
- Edit and share videos with included software
Point And Shoot Digital Cameras Product Description
Kodak ZI8 Pocket Video Camera black 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 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…. More >>
2:53 pm on October 8th, 2009
I have owned my Zi6 (sorry, this is not about the Zi8) for about six months, and have found it to be very pocket-size portable, very useful. The images are excellent, I have uploaded videos to YouTube using both the VGA and HD settings. The original instructions indicated that VGA was to be used for YouTube, but when I inadvertently recorded a clip using HD60, YouTube provided the viewer the opportunity to see it either in HD or in standard video. As others have noted, its primary weakness is camera shake. I’ve taken what would have been some wonderful panoramic shots of the Blue Ridge Mountains, rendered amateurish by the jumpiness of the view. I have taken some videos with my good-sized tripod attached; it helped immensely to steady the camera, as I could hold the tripod between my arm and chest. Battery life is so-so, but any camera is going to consume current when being used – always keep a spare pair of AAs in your carry case! I have not run into sound-related issues. I didn’t expect the Zi6′s mic to be of professional quality, but it does a decent job. Sorry if this is not the review of the Zi8 – I would expect the successor to my Zi6 to be that much better!
Rating: 4 / 5
3:55 pm on October 8th, 2009
A few nice features, and onboard editing helps a bit, but for a unit that doesn’t come with Mac compatible software it uses the Apple file type, .mov which won’t work with many video applications including Microsoft Movie Maker. If you only want to upload to You Tube then fine, this looks very nice. But I like to edit and make DVDs, and Kodak & Nikon won’t cut it with the .mov files. And when I’ve tried converting them they look terrible.
Rating: 1 / 5
6:26 pm on October 8th, 2009
I am very excited , and been awaiting this Kodak cam the Z18.
I just read, and cannot believe what the reviewers wrote. the release date was set for Sept 1st, 2009, and its Aug 24th , while Amazon just changed their pre-orders to order Never a dull moment on the net, in cyberwold.
Int Mic: a ground issue could it be, or a plain easy fix that a firmware update is needed. a rush to produce the Kodak Z18, will lead to major upsets, or not?
The Aiptek action HD GVS, and HD1 both a Ext mic, produce a monoral sound left/right mono of the Ext mic port, while only the GVS producing a Int Mic seperated left/right sterio sound. Having the same issue and corrected with firmware, while only some had issues, and eventully lead to a change in mics.
With the Int mics highly sensitive will amplify sound, and cause distortion, and cause poor qauilty sound, on most camcorder devices.
Some of the most common questions, uses are concert, skateboarding, and racing.
Some of the common questions, uses are adapter ofwide angle lenses, lighting, mics.
Does a company listen, collect feedback, and place to gooduse, or they just hire a person to hit a delete button, answer the phone and listen and read out of a book.
There is a saying give a camcorder to a photoghragher, and watch them fail.
There is a saying give a Pc Low budget economy camcorder to a professional, and they’ll call this a toy.
Remember these are not a home theater , professional qaulity camcorder, they are made for a PC/mac and to brought outside use, in daytime.
They are a ” daytime outdoor pc low budeget Economy cam.
thank you
always a postive look
Rating: 5 / 5
7:22 pm on October 8th, 2009
Crappy Image, bad sound, Lousy service. Flip wayyy better. HD doesnt mean it looks better. This thing is aweful!
And the thing is buggy and crashes, and firmware updates do not help.
When I think of all the lost moments of my child because this thing wasn’t actually shooting video or corrupted video, I get incensed!
Rating: 1 / 5
8:25 pm on October 8th, 2009
I ordered the Zi8 in mid/late August from Amazon with an estimated delivery date if 9/15. 9/15 came and went and now they are saying 9/30. Since I pre-ordered this product, it is not because they suddenly sold out of it. I suspect Kodak had so many returns of the first release that they have held back shipment of this product to address the issues others have discussed in their reviews. If it is delayed again, it may mean they are not able to solve these problems. So, I can’t provide a review based on usage, but it seems like this product was released prematurely and is now intentionally off of store shelves as determined by Kodak.
A three star review is just a placeholder for now.
Rating: 3 / 5