Background
The Kodak Zi8 is released in 2009 as a competitor to the Flip camcorder. As the successor to the Zi6, the Zi8 records videos in 1080p, can capture 5 MP stills, supports SDHC cards, and has electronic image stabilization. It records at a rate of 14-18 minutes per 2 GB. The files are encoded into MPEG-4 MOV files using H.264 compression.
Features
- FHD recording (1080p)
- Inline microphone jack (3.5mm)
- SD/SDHC expansion (32GB maximum)
- Mac and PC support (Bundled software is PC only, but video files are iMovie friendly)
- Replaceable battery (KILC-7004; 490 mAh)
- 5MP 16:9 still photos (no flash)
- Macro mode (manually enabled)
Specifications
Camera
- Resolution: 5 MP stills, 1080p video
- Sensor: 1/2.5 inch CMOS
- Lens: 61 mm equivalent f/2.8 (1080p)
Display
- Resolution: 230,000 dots
- Panel: 2.5 inch LCD
Design
- Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.8 inches
- Weight: 3.9 oz.
Battery
- KLIC-7004 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Connectivity
- HDMI out
- Composite A/V
- USB
- external 3.5 mm microphone jack
- SDHC card slot