Typical price: £130
What is it: Compact HD camcorder with SD expansion slot
What we think: Although it's technically HD, the Kodak Zi6 makes sacrifices along the way
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 October 2008
Tags: Kodak, Kodak Zi6, optical zoom, SD cards, brightness
We like:
Solid 720p video; comparatively large LCD; memory-card expansion slot
We don't like:
Insufficient onboard memory; no included memory card; can't recharge batteries via USB connector; included software isn't Mac compatible
CNET UK judgement:
While bigger than most of its competitors and high priced for a mini camcorder, the Kodak Zi6's attractive design and decent video quality adequately compensate for some usability drawbacks. Most notably, we wanted an optional memory card to make up for the mere 30MB of storage
Full review:
The Kodak Zi6 is technically an HD camcorder the way a tomato is technically a fruit: it meets the definition, but doesn't deliver the experience. True, the £130 Zi6 records video in 1,280x720-pixel resolution at both 30 frames per second and 60fps -- 720p resolution -- which technically qualifies it as an HD camcorder, but many factors go into creating an image, not just a CMOS sensor capable of capturing an image at a certain resolution and frame rate. Continue Reading...
Kodak Zi6 History
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