Kodak Zi8
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 2nd of 66 in Media Card
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Editors' Comments
The Kodak Zi8 is a blockbuster follow up to the excellent Zx1, and is sure to have Flip quaking in their boots. The Zi8 offers full 1080p high-definition video recording and 5-megapixel still photos in a slim, trim pocket camcorder body. It records to Secure Digital High Capacity cards up to 32GB, for almost endless storage, and features an input for an auxiliary microphone if you want to get fancy with your audio.
Specifications
- High-definition pocket camcorder
- 1080p video recording
- 5-megapixel still photos
- YouTube friendly
- Secure Digital memory storage (up to 32GB)
- 2.5-inch LCD display
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Answered Questions for the Zi8
- Q: Does the Zi8 have a time-lapse recording mode?
- A: Nope. Sorry. These pocket size camcorders are pretty stripped down. It does allow for HD and regular definition recording in... read more
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Open Questions for the Zi8
- Q: Playing 1080p video in HDTV
- 15 points for best answer - 2 replies
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Kodak Zi8
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$149.99 |
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Crutchfield
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$149.99 |
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ANTOnline
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$166.28 |
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Computer Brain
via Amazon.com |
$174.56 |
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360 Store Reviews |
C4DEALZ
via Amazon.com |
$199.99 |
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Electronica Direct
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Roundups featuring Kodak Zi8
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Great New Pocket Camcorders
These affordable, portable, Web-friendly pocket camcorders are strong competition for the popular Flip Video camcorder, and in some cases offer superior features for less money. -
Kodak Zi8 Pocket Camcorder Review
The Kodak Zi8 is the best high-definition pocket camcorder money can buy. For now. By Michael Patrick Brady -
How Kodak Beat the Flip
Pure Digital's Flip may have started the pocket camcorder craze, but their cautious approach to improving the gadget let competitors, namely Kodak, fill the gaps. The Kodak Zi8 perfects the pocket camcorder formula and presents a challenge to Pure Digital's dominance, one they don't seem poised to defend. -
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Product Information
| Manufacturer | Kodak |
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| Part Number | Zi8 - Aqua |
| UPC | 41778009048 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2009 |
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