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Kodak's latest pocket digital video camera, the Zi8, is an object lesson in why an impressive spec sheet does not necessarily make a good product. At first glance, the Zi8 answers all the criticisms we had of the Kodak Zi6. It has basic stabilisation...
Basic stabilisation, Decent low-light performance...
Audio/video could improve, Need to buy an SD card...
Not as cheap as a Flip, nor as good as a proper DV camera, but has its merits...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-08-17 15:28:19
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Careful with Macro Mode The Zi8 has a switch allowing you to toggle between landscape mode and macro mode. The latter can keep your subject sharp if you're any closer than 15 cm, but things get blurry if you move any further back. Be careful though, a...
1080p Full HD video, Mic input, Macro mode, Large 2.5" screen, HDMI cable included...
Poor sensitivity, Narrow 61 mm lens, No headphone jack...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2011-08-17 15:28:20
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Kodak's considerable overhaul of its pocket camcorder range has produced a market leader with 1080p HD recording, image stabilisation, face detection and a swift and comfortable method of uploading to social websites or playing out directly to HD TV...
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Product Code: 1402437 The Kodak Zi8 high-definition pocket camcorder is the superpowered follow-up to the company's cult-favourite Kodak Zi6 model. The Kodak Zi8 is also the most full-featured pocket-size camcorder we've seen, thanks to three unique...
If the best-quality footage and shooting options galore are your main needs in an HD pocket camcorder, the Kodak Zi8 gets a glowing recommendation. However, we did experience some key usability issues, even if its video quality blows the competition o...
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wired.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 15:28:20
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It may have taken a few tries, but Kodak's line of pocket handicams has now officially blown Pure Digital's wildy-popular Flip series out of the water. Inside and out, the Zi8 is brimming with upgrades (including 1080p) and little touches (such as a pr...
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The follow-up to the Kodak Zi6, the new Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder from Kodak brings with it 1080p video resolution and a host of new features, but should you be rushing out to get one? We took it out and about to find out. Yes we know, chances are you...
Fixed focus lens, 1080p support, easy to getting recording, HDMI socket...
Controls fiddly, image stablisation didn’t seem to work, large, internal mic is awful outside...
On the whole the pro’s do outweigh the cons, but you need to be aware of those cons before parting with your cash to avoid being disappointed...
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NOTE: This product has not yet been released in Australia. All prices in review are in US currency, when Australian pricing is released we will update accordingly Kodaks Zi8 high-definition pocket camcorder (US$180 as of 9/14/2009) is the superpowered follow-up to the companys cult-favorite Zi6 model. Its also the most full-featured pocket-size camcorder weve seen, thanks to three unique features: the ability to record 1080p full-HD video, digital image stabilization, and a microphone-in ja...
Sharp 1080p video and shooting options, can use earbuds as external mic...
Controls are slow to respond, buggy, jumpy 4x digital zoom...
The full-featured Zi8 captures the best HD pocket-camcorder footage we’ve seen, plus it has shooting options galore. Tere are some interface and key usability issues and digital zoom often get in the way...
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The popular Flip camcorder might have been the device that brought pocket-sized point ‘n' shoot video cameras into the limelight, but it's now facing some stiff competition from the Zi8, a snappy little HD recorder from Kodak which, if it could speak...
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cgena.com Updated: 2016-11-24 02:50:06
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Looks like Kodak wants to be taken more seriously when it comes to their line of affordable portable digital camcorders. Just recently the debuted in the market promising better still image and video capture quality. We were not that impressed with t...
The Kodak Zi8 is a step up from the Zx1. Although we are not really into its design, the image and video quality has improved. We felt Kodak’s effort in making the Zi8 more than just a YouTube cam for amateurs. There is, however, a problem with the pro...
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techtree.com Updated: 2016-11-24 02:50:06
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The Kodak Zi8 is a pocket video camera that is capable of recording videos in FullHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 FPS. It has image stabilization feature built-in and also a dedicated macro mode that lets you record videos from a close di...
Full 1080p recording at 30FPS, really good video recording quality, easy to use, composite and HDMI TV-Out, dedicated macro mode, good display quality...
Large and bulky design, short USB cable, very narrow field of vision in 1080p mode...
The Kodak Zi8 is priced at Rs. 9,990. For a FullHD camcorder that can be carried in your pocket, the price is not bad at all. In comparison the Creative Zen Vado HD costs much more and it does not even record videos in 1080p resolution.The video qualit...
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pcworld.in Updated: 2016-11-24 02:50:06
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Choices are limited for those who are looking for pocket camcorders that shoot HD videos. But the latest from Kodak, the Zi8 is just what the market needs with its top of the line offerings. With so many features at an affordable price point, there is...
Full HD 1080p recording, Simple to operate, Macro mode, Well saturated colors, HDMI connectivity...
No memory card bundled, Glossy finish attracts fingerprints, Rather ineffective Image Stabilization...
A snappy pocket camcorder loaded with handful of features to let you shoot good looking full HD video...
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firstpost.com Updated: 2016-11-24 02:50:06
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Pocket camcorders are slowly beginning to find their share of space amongst flip camcorders. They are affordable, sleek and unlike flip camcorders can be easily pocketed. That’s not the only positive aspect about them. Rather than being hard drive base...
Expandable memory, Full HD recording, Compact design, Vibrant screen...
Grain sized buttons, Low image details, Night videos are a little under-exposed...
Towards the side you will find the power button and a memory expansion slot that supports a whopping 32 GB. Sadly the people at Kodak don’t feel the importance of throwing in a memory card which is an added expense since the camcorder can just squee...
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