Miniature HD video cameras are really the rage these days. They offer exceptional image quality in a tiny package. Kodak has come out swinging with the Zi8. It offer 1080p video with image stabilization.
The Zi8 also records in stereo with an external mic jack. And it offers up to 32GB internal SD card to be added. The Zi8 also includes smart face tracking. Watch out dumb people. Export utilizing the HDMI jack. All in all, pretty nice for $179. Here be the specs:
| Sensor type |
|
1 / 2.5–type 5 MP CMOS |
| Lens |
|
6.3 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus lens
35 mm equivalent: 61 mm (1080p), 46 mm (720p/60 fps, 720p, WVGA), 42 mm (still) |
| Zoom |
|
4X digital |
| Display |
|
2.5–type LCD |
| Storage |
|
128 MB internal memory*, SD/SDHC card expansion slot |
| Focus modes |
|
normal, macro |
| Focus range |
|
normal: 100 cm–infinity
macro: 15 cm |
| White balance |
|
auto |
| File formats |
|
video: H.264 (MOV), AAC LC
still: JPEG |
| Capture mode |
|
1080p (1920 × 1080, 30 fps)
720p/60 fps (1280 × 720, 60 fps)
720p (1280 × 720, 30 fps)
WVGA (848 × 480, 30 fps)
Still (5.3 MP, 16:9 widescreen, interpolated) |
| Microphone |
|
yes (monaural) |
| Speaker |
|
yes |
| I/O interface |
|
USB 2.0 (high speed), AV out, HDMI, DC in, external microphone jack (support stereo) |
| Tripod mount |
|
1/4 in. standard |
| Power |
|
KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004, AC adapter |
| Dimensions |
|
62.0 × 113.2 × 21.5 mm (2.4 × 4.5 × 0.9 in.) |
| Weight |
|
110 g (3.9 oz) without batteries |
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July 30th, 2009 
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