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Dr Gadget - Kodak Zi6 Pocket HD Camcorder (Pink)

Kodak Zi6 Pocket HD Camcorder (Pink)
List Price: $179.95
Our Price: $141.99
Your Save: $ 37.96 ( 21% )
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Manufacturer: Kodak
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5

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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Kodak
Color: Pink
Display Size: 2.4
EAN: 0041771232481
Feature: Edit videos, add pictures and music and share your creation anywhere with the included video software CD
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Kodak
Manufacturer: Kodak
Model: 1232487
Optical Zoom: 2
Publisher: Kodak
Special Features: nv:Sensor^1 / 4.5type 1.6 MP CMOS|Memory Included^128MB Internal|Storage Media^SD/SDHC Memory Card|Compressed Format^H.264 (MOV), AAC LC|Movie File Format^Mov|Digital Zoom^2X|Focus Mode^Normal|Focus Mode^Close up|Focusing Range^normal: 27.6 in. (70 cm)infinity|Focusing Range^close-up: 2 in. (5 cm)|LCD Monitor^2.4-inches|White Balance Control^Automatic|Movie Mode^HD60: 720p at 60 fps16:9|Movie Mode^HD: 720p at 30 fps16:9 (default)|Movie Audio^Mono|Battery Form Factor^AA
Studio: Kodak

Features
Edit videos, add pictures and music and share your creation anywhere with the included video software CD
Go green with included precharged AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and battery charger
See it all on the vibrant 2.4-Inch LCD screen
Catch the highlights with slow-motion playback right in the palm of your hand

Accessories
Kodak 889-3992 Battery, Kodak Max Digital Camera
Sandisk SDSDX3-008G-A31 8GB Extreme III SD Card
Sunpak 2002 Pocket Tripod
Kodak AA Batteries, 1.5 volt Alkaline, Pack of Twelve.
Mack Four Year Video Warranty for Video Cameras Retail Value of up to 500.00

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Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: great camera
Comment: Great camera, works well, we use it mostly for business takes good still and excellent video, only drawback I can see is you have to be careful how you hold it or your finger willcover up the microphone... I would highly recommend this camera for any business or person that is looking for an inexpensive digital camera/video camera.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Great Device with only a couple minor design flaws
Comment: This is a great product for the money. There are a number of long winded reviews on it so I'll be brief and just point out a few minor issues. The first is the manual, or lack thereof, even though the device is incredibly simple I had to contact tech support just to figure out how to set the internal clock correctly so that the the videos would have the correct date and time stamp. The manual should include this info (push play and stop together to get to the settings menu). Along these same lines the clock has to be reset every time you change the batteries, this is a major hassle and could easily be avoided with a small internal clock battery.

My only other issue is that the device defaults to the second highest quality setting every time you turn it on, requiring you to change the setting before you record. It should either default to the highest setting or remember where you set it.

Finally, although there is no Mac software iMovie handles the files just fine and based on past experience I doubt that any Mac software that Kodak might provide would be better than what Apple provides with iMovie

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: fun camera, but wiggly viedo
Comment: Got this for Xmas, nice surprise because I wanted one. The camera is VERY light, and a welcome relief from my regular camcorder, mostly because it doesn't use the dreaded tapes. The hassle of the common camcorder is just dealing with those tapes. With this one it is just like taking videos with your digital camera, as most cameras now do. Getting started was instant...and it is a fun thing to use, as opposed to a chore. The pictures are taken in widescreen format so they match the modern TVs and Apple cinema displays.
The drawback is that the camera is SO light that it is impossible to hold still. I'm not a marksman with hands of steel, but I don't have the shakes either...I can hold a laser pointer very stable when giving presentations across a pretty big room. So here's the conundrum: the camera is fun and I want to carry it around with me, which I have done the last few days, but then when I look at the video it is so shaky that it's hard to watch. The picture quality is very good (in sufficient light...the nighttime indoor ones are not so impressive, just as with a digital camera; the exposure time is not enough for the CCDs to get a good picture). I'm going to try putting it on a tripod, and I bet the pictures will be excellent. But then that sort of defeats the convenience factor.
IN any event, I should say that if you don't have a camcorder and are thinking of getting this, then you will enjoy it a lot. This one is cheaper. It is much more convenient to play on the TV directly (worked great with the supplied component video and audio cables) or on the computer. No need to wait while the tape rewinds, or try to get to the start of a video segment with FF and REW...you can just skip to the one you want.
After putting the video onto my Mac, in iTunes, and double clicking, Quicktime launched and showed the video, looking great. The file sizes are big, but that's what you want: high quality video that you can downgrade when producing your final product.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5
Summary: Fine for the kids, but...
Comment: We intended to purchase two cameras for our teenagers for Christmas, but fell for the salesperson's hype in the store and I purchased a third for myself. It's definitely small, portable, easy and fun to use. If it had image stabilization, it would be a fantastic little camera. However, we gave them a test run at the family Christmas dinner, and were very dissapointed. Video is jerky, and it was a chore to get a still photo that wasn't blurred in some way. Just a casual snapshot of two people having a conversation was impossible without having them stop and sit completely still. Otherwise, if someone moved their hand, it was a blur. Even many posed shots were not exactly sharp and crisp.

It's great for the kids. They had a ball running around catching little videos of everyone, but I'd hate to be in a situation where you didn't have a second chance to get a good shot.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Kodak Zi6 versus the Flip Mino HD
Comment: I own both of these cameras. I have seen a lot of requests for information regarding the comparison of these two products and thought I might try and contribute. For me there is no clear winner. I believe if you want superior image quality and are traveling for a length of time, the Kodak's replaceable batteries and memory are preferable. If you want something that is extremely easy to use, has great desktop software for both the PC and MAC and is easily put in your pocket, the Flip is the way to go.

Flip:
Slightly more user friendly
Great desktop software and Mac compatibility
Good low light performance
Doesn't suffer from apparent dropped frames of the Kodak when in low light
Rechargeable batteries
Considerably smaller

Kodak:
Much less expensive. Major national retailer is selling these for 39% less then the Flip.
Noticeably sharper image
Better color rendition especially under artificial light
Desktop software is not as easy to use and supplied software incompatible with Mac. However iLife apps work fine with this camera.
Much larger viewing display but the whole unit is larger as well
Removable memory
Easy to get and replace AA batteries


Editorial Reviews:

Become an instant celebrity or paparazzi! The sleek pocketable design of the Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera is built for easy video. There is no lens cap, no dials to turn, or settings to set. Just turn it on and hit record to capture the action, adventure, and all the juicy details in stunning HD. Make your cinematic debut on any HDTV. Edit, add music, and personalize your flick and easily share with your adoring fans. Upload your videos to YouTube quickly and easily using the built-in USB and software Experience your videos on an HDTV in stunning HD quality with included cables Be creative with great video software - Edit and trim videos Add pictures and music to your videos to make cool mash-ups Grab still images from video frames to get that perfect shot Email your creations or upload to YouTube right from the software 1/4.5-type 1.6 MP CMOS Sensor Type 4.1 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus lens Normal 27.6 (70 cm) to infinity and Close-up 2 (5 cm) Focus Range 3-Megapixel Picture Quality Mono Microphone Speaker 1/4 Standard Tripod Mount 2x AA batteries (Ni-MH recommended) System Requirements - Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Macintosh OS X 10.4 or higher, Safari 1.1 or higher, 2.8-GHz processor or greater, 1GB RAM, 300MB free space, CD-ROM drive, Available USB port (1.1 or higher), and 1024?768 display resolution Dimensions - 2.5 x 4.5 x 0.9 (64x114x23.5mm) Weight - 3.8-ounces (107 grams) without batteries


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