Multimedia-PCs » camcorder http://www.multimedia-pcs.com HTPC, Gadgets, Technology Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:10:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Review: Kodak Zi8 http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/review-kodak-zi8/ http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/review-kodak-zi8/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:23:51 +0000 Jeremy Jones http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/?p=1243 A few sites are starting to get their hands on the new Kodak Zi8. Overall the response is very positive. Engadget said the iPhone had just as good of quality. I find that hard to believe but I don’t have either to compare. Gizmodo’s review had a lot more detail and only had two negatives, software and no internal storage. I use iMovie so software doesn’t matter and no internal memory is a good thing, I think. I can buy a couple 8GB cards for cheap and it allows me to swap them out. Plus I can buy a bigger card down the road as prices drop. With a Flip you are stuck with what it comes with. The sample footage looks great even though I would say my Zi6 videos look just as good but it’s hard to tell unless you did a side-by-side comparison, not on YouTube. The Zi6 videos I uploaded to YouTube look worse than on my computer. I still might have to buy the Zi8 just for the increased resolution and Mic in jack. There are a couple videos below, one with Zi8 and one Zi6. The Zi8 goes on sale in September for $180 and you can pre-order right now on Amazon.

Below: Zi8 with 1080p at 30fps

Below is Zi6 shot in 720p at 60fps. It’s at night but I think it picked up the detail very well.

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]]> http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/review-kodak-zi8/feed/ 3 Kodak Announces Zi8 1080p Camcorder http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/kodak-announces-zi8-1080p-camcorder/ http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/kodak-announces-zi8-1080p-camcorder/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:44:29 +0000 Jeremy Jones http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/?p=1238

Kodak released details about the new Zi8 1080p HD pocket camcorder. The specs look great. It has mic input, 1080p resolution, SD card and 2.5″ screen. I have the Zi6 which is 720p and it has been great. I’m thinking I might have to upgrade. Price is only $180 and it’s available in September.

Press release below:

KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera brings sleek style and high-performance to pocket video

Easily shoot and share high-quality 1080p HD video

Rochester, NY, July 29, 2009 – Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today announced an exciting new addition to its popular line of Digital Video Cameras – the KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera, featuring a sleek design, high-quality full 1080p High Definition video capture, and built-in electronic image stabilization.

“Images and video have tremendous power to help us stay connected to family and friends,” says Phil Scott, Worldwide Director of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices and Vice President, Consumer Digital Group. “The KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera makes it easy to spontaneously capture HD video – of heartwarming moments, of ‘can you believe that?’ moments, and of just plain laugh-out-loud moments – and then quickly and easily share them.”

The slim and stylish KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera is designed to meet these needs at the touch of a button — no lens cap, dials to turn or settings to adjust. The new camera’s range of advanced features includes:
• Full HD 1080p video capture wherever you go;
• Built-in electronic image stabilization for sharper videos and reduced blurring;
• Vivid 2.5″ color LCD;
• Flexible swing-out USB arm for fast uploading, sharing, and charging;
• 5 MP 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures;
• Easy upload to Facebook and YouTube;
• Compatible with PC and Mac operating systems;
• Record up to 10 hours of HD video* with the expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB;
• Capture family and friends in their best light with smart face tracking technology;
• See more details and accurate colors in low light;
• External microphone jack;
• In-box HDMI cable;
• Record from a distance or playback on your TV conveniently with optional KODAK Pocket Video remote control;
• Grab attention and define your style with the ultra compact design, stunning looks, and a range of colors.

Uploading to Facebook and YouTube
The KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera provides one-button upload to Facebook, the premiere social networking and sharing website. Content can also be quickly and easily uploaded to YouTube, the world’s most popular online video community. The built-in software on the camera allows seamless upload of your video and pictures from the same desktop interface used for video editing and movie creation.

Accessories
A range of accessories are available for the KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera, including:
• KODAK SDHC Memory Cards, available in 4, 8, and 16GB capacities customized for optimal video capture;
• KODAK Pocket Video Remote control;
• KODAK KLIC-7004 Lithium Ion batteries;
• KODAK Flexi-tripod;
• KODAK Adventure Mount for helmet, handlebars and more;
• KODAK cases, camera bags and neck straps.

Pricing and Availability
The KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera will be available in aqua, raspberry and black** from September, 2009, and retail for US$179.95 MSRP.

(via CrunchGear)

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Pure Creative, Kodak, Sony, FlipHD compared on features. I wish they would have shown sample videos from each camera. I currently have the Kodak Zi6 and it has been great. It has the 60fps and 30fps option like the video says. It also has a macro switch for closeup shots of whatever I want. That macro switch is important if you plan on recording computers screens which I couldn’t accomplish with the original flip. With the compressed HD on all of them it probably comes down to features as the one you pick.

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]]> http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/video-6-hd-pocket-camcorders-compared/feed/ 0 Review: Sony ‘Webbie HD’ MHS-CM1 http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/review-sony-%e2%80%98webbie-hd%e2%80%99-mhs-cm1/ http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/review-sony-%e2%80%98webbie-hd%e2%80%99-mhs-cm1/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:21:38 +0000 Jeremy Jones http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/?p=969

Michael Smith has a nice review of the new Sony MHS-CM1, the Webbie HD.  We actually had someone bring one into work and it does look really nice.  It’s a little more expensive than the Flip MinoHD and Kodak Zi6.  You also have to pay for the more expensive memory stick duo pro.  Read his review for lots of details about quiality.  Remember it’s still a compressed HD file like the others.

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]]> http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/review-sony-%e2%80%98webbie-hd%e2%80%99-mhs-cm1/feed/ 1 Video: Kodak Zi6 vs. Flip Mino HD vs. Creative Vado HD http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/video-kodak-zi6-vs-flip-mino-hd-vs-creative-vado-hd/ http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/video-kodak-zi6-vs-flip-mino-hd-vs-creative-vado-hd/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:58:41 +0000 Jeremy Jones http://www.multimedia-pcs.com/?p=974

This video shows the differences of the three cameras, Flip Mino HD, Kodak Zi6 and Creative Vado HD. From the one scene in the video the Creative does provide the nicest picture. Even though these three camcorders are HD they are all compressed. I personally have the Kodak Zi6 that I have been playing with and have been very happy with it. I’m working on a review and have captured several videos in different lighting and situations.

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