Is the Kodak Zi8 the right ultra-portable video and still camera for you? As a follow up to the Flip cam Mino review, D.Lee Beard reviews the Kodak Zi8 competitor. Features reviewed: 1080 HD, 5MP Camera, audio quality and external port, image stabilization, screen size, HDMI output, and more. This video was recorded in October 2009.
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@TheTechTheory about 15 hours fully charged
@johntieh it has little space so it is like a practice video so you know that’s what you want
P.S. I had the same problem
great camera
great camera
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COULD SOMEONE PLLLEEEEAAASSSSEEE RESPOND??? I got this today and when I try to get it on Windows Movie Maker, it says the proper codec isn’t installed. Where is the codec and how can I get it???
@InTheNameOfBoredom Buy a Mac. You’ll be happier.
@skolarlee Really? Ironic cause my dad is getting one soon. Thanks!
is there a pause option while your recording
@daW0LF55 Not really. You can stop and start it again, but it will make a new clip every time you start recording again.
@InTheNameOfBoredom I havent’ encountered that problem, but I avoid editing video withe Windows Movie Maker like the plague. Try Adobe Premiere Elements or any other program and it should be able to handle it.
GO DUUUUUUKES!!
it should be noted that a 32GB SDHC card will give you just over 5 hours of recording time with 720p @ 30 fps.
wich is better?! kodak zi8 or kodak playsport zx3?!
what about battery life ?
I like the upside down tip you said! Thanks!
i have one everything is all most perfect pic and video awesome but i have a isuue i power charged it and the turn in fine but still freezing mean it do nothing just freezing i want ” reset “ but i dont know how can u help me plz???? (i may be too much time charged it ) thanks
Great review.
How would this compare to a Droid X video capabilities?
Cool! This camera is great for Time Lapse Photography too! you just need this device: (copy address to browser): tempusALL.bymac.org
I got very professional time-lapse videos with thiscamera! cool sunset videos!
I have a Zi6 and it works great but I’m getting a Zi8 ….Image stabilization and External mic. Are very cool features not offered on the Zi6.
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I really like the Vivatar 990hd much better it cost 100 dollars less, has an optical zoom, very big screen, macro setting, slow motion, and 16 MP camera.
@npadul30 There are certainly a lot better cameras out there but many of them, like the Vivatar you mention, are bulkier. Cameras like the Zi8 can easily fit in a shirt breast pocket because of their small size and weight. It all depends on how portable you want to be.
Hello.
Could you tell me how long can be the video recording without cuts. Many cams only record videos of 30 min. Can i record videos of one hor for example recording concerts.
@jjbas74 djf
@jjbas74 I think the maximum is 10 hours depending on what size SD card you buy for it and while quality recording you use. I think Kodak’s website has a chart showing this.