Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

The Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera is a handy tool for recording just about anything in full high-definition video. It comes with a built-in feature of image stabilization that helps you take sharper videos with less blur. Take control of your videotaping with a camera that fits the palm of your hand while sporting a bright color LCD measuring 2-1/2-inches. You can record a maximum of ten hours of HD video using the expandable card slot that can house up to 32 GB of extra storage. Its smart face tracking technology allows you to capture your subjects in the best possible light, too. If you want superior audio recording, you can even use the external microphone jack, as it allows you to record sound in stereo.

You will also have no need to take care of cables, as you can simply swing out its USB arm to transfer videos or charge the camera. This makes sharing on Facebook or YouTube much simpler, especially with the built-in software that makes editing and uploading a breeze. The software is compatible with both PC and MAC systems, and the camera can also be synced with Apple devices like the iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV. A complimentary HDMI cable also lets you plug the camera straight onto a widescreen TV, and the remote control also allows recording from a distance.

All in all, its super compact size and attractive design should already be a major plus for this camcorder. What’s more, you can even pick from a variety of colors to suit your particular personality.

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera Review:

The close to six hundred users who have tried this pocket video camera gave it an average rating of 3.9 stars. It garnered a healthy 4.5 rating for ease of use, 4.0 for features, 4.1 for picture quality, and 4.7 for portability.

It was described as the best camcorder for tight budgets. It was found to give great video recording quality, and the image stability was reasonably good for its price range. One buyer thoroughly appreciated how easy it was to switch between different modes of video. Its being a point-and-shoot also meant it was found very easy to operate. The SD card capability was also greatly commended, as it meant the memory was only limited by the amount of space on a given memory card. It also reportedly had a better audio quality than other point-and-shoot type of video recorders. Other users also liked how it was a very compact size that could fit easily into the pocket. One buyer used it for a school project, and he liked how it was perfect for the purpose. Nearly all the reviewers appreciated the inexpensive price for a camera that could record high-quality home videos, with some of them buying it for family members as gifts.

One user was meticulous about details, explained in detail about the upgrades he bought to use with this camera, which cost him about $100 to $150 more, but he felt it was wroth it. He initially complained about a whining noise from the built-in microphone, but Kodak reportedly made a firmware update to fix the problem. Also, the electronic image stabilization reportedly used a lot of battery power, with shooting time reduced by about half an hour; as such reviewers recommended using a power cable for longer time shooting. He also recommended getting a high speed SDHC memory card, as SD cards that were not up to enough speed tended to produce an error for the camera.

Other than that, other users complained about the picture quality in low-light conditions being very poor, although other reviewers did not seem to have a similar problem. Perhaps there was some setting that needed to be adjusted; in fact, one reviewer posted a video footage of dark rooms that she shot with the camera and she commended the image quality.

Based on these helpful reviews, we would highly recommend this pocket video camera for all your home video needs. Of course, you cannot expect superior quality when you compare it with more professional video cameras, but for its product line, this would be an affordable choice that will definitely be worth the purchase.