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

Additional Information

User Manual