Name: Zi8
Brand: Kodak
SKU: 272535
Rating: 4.1 (38 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

built-in face recognition and electronic image stabilization
noise is subtle and tolerable
The in-camera mic works very well

incredibly soft and blurry
Zi8 tends to get noticeably hot with extended use
built-in mic leaves a lot to be desired

Sensor type: CMOS
Display diagonal: 2.5 in
Maximum resolution: 1920, 1080 px

Kodak Zi8 - Pros & Cons

built-in face recognition and electronic image stabilization
noise is subtle and tolerable
The in-camera mic works very well
good-looking
well-built
picture quality in HD mode is excellent
superior designs and slightly better video quality
Zi8 is designed to be easy to use
superior image quality and the best features
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
the video itself is solid
Colors are richer and contrast is deep

incredibly soft and blurry
Zi8 tends to get noticeably hot with extended use
built-in mic leaves a lot to be desired
the zoom is jerky
The joystick is a bit too responsive
The plastic finish is also susceptible to scratches
the face you locked on is too shadowed
electronic image stabilization
this software is Windows only
inability to focus on subjects that are a foot or two away from the camcorder
The lens angle is also a tad wider
no built-in memory
No included SD card is a buzz-killer
miss the extra optical zoom a little bit
it is not possible to turn off the display to save battery while recording
noisy external microphone input
The Flip cameras only have 2X digital zoom
The zoom is twitchy and not smooth
The mic jack seems to be a little noisy
I did not use an external mic
I did not have the space to carry large equipment
video cameras do not-the ability to plug in an external mic
stutter in the way the image rolls across the screen
I had issues with focusing on this camera

Kodak - Video Reviews (9)

Kodak Zi8 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Total megapixels	5.0 Mpx

Display	LCD
Display diagonal	2.5 in

Built-in microphone	yes
Built-in speaker(s)	yes
Audio system	mono

Height	4.46 in
Width	2.44 in
Depth	0.85 in
Weight	3.88 oz

Battery technology	Lithium-Ion

Optical zoom	1.0 x
Digital zoom	4.0 x
Focal length equiv	42 - 61
Normal focus range	1
Filter size	0.25 in

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Maximum frame rate	30.0 fps

Colour of product	Magenta Blue Black

Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC

HDMI	yes
Microphone port	yes
DC-in jack	yes

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Kodak Zi8 Kodak - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.4

Based on 9 reviews

Kodak Zi8 Review: Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera

PaulStamatiou.com

Review: Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera

I was recently in the market for an affordable, HD-capable pocket video camera. I knew Pure Digital's Flip line of pocket camcorders like the Mino HD and Ultra HD...

PC World

Kodak ZI8 HD camcorder

4.5

The full-featured Kodak Zi8 pocket-camcorder captures the best HD footage we've seen, but its interface and digital zoom often get in the way.

CNET

Published: 30.07.2009

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

WIRED

Published: 17.08.2009

Review: Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

4.5

With topnotch resolution, excellent audio and crazy-low price, Kodak's Zi8 is a pocket camcorder that makes us flip off the Flip.

PCMag UK

Published: 17.08.2011

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

4.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

TechRadar

Published: 26.02.2010

Kodak Zi8 review

Is this new mini camcorder a worthy update to its older brother?

Kodak Zi8 Kodak Zi8 1080p Pocket Camcorder Review: Your Move, Flip

Gizmodo

Published: 03.08.2009

Kodak Zi8 1080p Pocket Camcorder Review: Your Move, Flip

The gadget: A direct followup to the excellent Zi6 HD pocket cam, the Zi8 adds a 1080p 30fps mode, a lithium ion battery, image stabilization, HDMI-out and a mic jack. It's restyled too, and less pudgy.