Kodak Zi8 Video Camera Review

The Zi8 is the camcorder offered by Kodak. The design of this video camera is slick and compact. The camera is not small in size or lighter in weight. This model from Kodak comes in colors like aqua, raspberry and black. The camcorder has 2.5 inch LCD screen on the rear side. The camcorder has to be continuously wiped as it easily has imprints the user’s fingerprints. This Kodak camcorder has plastic cover so it can get scratches easily through pointed objects like keys, pens, etc. when it is kept in the pocket. Therefore it has to be kept in the protective cover.

To get a slimmer look, Kodak has used slim lithium batteries in this model. This camcorder can be charged from the computer with help of flip out cable. The user can also charge this device with an AC adapter. The camera has 5 mega pixel resolution for still photos. The camcorder has CMOS sensor. The model records HD videos. The model does not provide a memory card. The user can user 32 GB memory card with this camcorder to store the relevant data in form of videos and images. The camcorder Zi8 can encode videos at quick pace.

Let’s take a look at the Kodak Zi8 Video Camera:

The Kodak Zi8 is easy to use and comfortable for the user. This device has four way navigation control that helps the user in choosing the right menu. The beginner has to go through the manual to understand the menu settings and meanings of the icon. The speed of rewinding and fast forwarding is good and the user gets prompt responses. Te LCD screen of the camera is bright and shows the video in sharp colors. The camcorder has an inbuilt mic but the user can opt for an external mic.

The video quality of the camcorder is really good. The electronic image stabilization helps in giving out a good video. The user can also go for a tripod mount. The videos are bright with sharp colors. On the other hand, the still images are average in quality. The snaps look soft. This model has macro mode that helps in focusing at the objects in the close range. The videos recorded can be effectively played on output devices like HDTV and laptop. The model can be connected to laptop through USB connector. The ArcSoft Media Impression software in this model helps the user to upload videos to You Tube and edit them. This software is compatible with Windows.

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This camcorder has good features and superior video quality in comparison to its contemporary Flip models. The Kodak Zi8 is priced at $ 179. This is a good deal for the user who wants an affordable camcorder with features, good performance in form of video quality and compact size.