Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Raspberry) - Zi8 Raspberry

Cool Video Camera

2/8/2010

The Zi8 is a very easy to use video camera. The HDMI output connects straight into my 1080p TV and the video picture is great. The camera software is average, gives you the basic features. I use a extended USB cable to connect to the USB port or just remove the SD card and install it into the PC. The video picture on 720, 720@60 or 1080 looks great. Not a lot of difference between 720 and 1080. The file size is about the same for 720 and 1080? The difference may be due to 1080 mode has a smaller field of view than 720 mode. It can be charged by using the USB on the PC or buy the charger power supply. The power supply can also run the camera for those long family events. Works very well on a tripod. In camera mode the pictures look bad (again needs a tripod).
Good points - small, light, easy to use, good video picture, good display, OK battery life.
Bad points - poor zoom, must hold very still, does not replace a camera.

Kodak zi8 Excellent camera

2/7/2010

I like so much.You can add more memory with SD card. The cuality of video and photo is excellent

Sample footage of the incredible Zi8

2/6/2010

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/REZ4T0GF43IB2 Sample footage of the Kodak Zi8. Shot indoors using two lights and an external mic (Sennheiser MD 46). Shot in 720p mode. I love this ultra-portable video cam!

Kodak Zi8 is an excellent choice!

2/6/2010

Bought this for my fiancee for Christmas. She loves it. The camera is very easy to use right out of the box. It fits in a pocket or purse. The video and sound quality are even better than I expected. So far the battery has never run out on us during an event, we've even recorded one of her son's soccer games start to finish and still had battery power left.(about an hour of straight recording)

The Zi8 easily takes the recorded video and posts it to facebook, which is exactly what my fiancee wanted. The setup was easy. The initial uploading of a video to facebook is a little slow, but the video looks and sounds great. She uses a HDSC memory card and the videos come out nice and clear.

I chose this over the flip mino because of the price and ability to use memory cards instead of built in memory. Also I like the amount of add-ons available for the Zi8. In my opinion, the Zi8 is an excellent value and the best available pocket digital video recorder in it's price range. The only thing I don't like is the lack of manual focus for taking still pictures. Other than that small gripe, It's great. She's happy, I'm happy, I highly recommend it.

Great video camera with excellent video quality.

2/6/2010

I love everything about the camera but wish there was a built-in flash making it good for taking images in low light. Overall video and pictures are great when taken with enough light. The video resolution even in 720p is amazing. The camera is compact enough to fit in the top pocket... but you have to be careful it doesn't drop out when you bend down :)