720P HD Video

[maczach16]

Hey, I want to start making HD videos and other assorted vlogging things, but I don't have $600 to buy a really amazing camcorder.

I've been looking into the Kodak Zi8, which is with in my budget.

Any suggestions?

 

[bheckman]

Kodak Zi8

Yes, the Zi8 is definitely the way to go if you want a Flip-like camcorder. I work for a film-production company, and when we do undercover shooting, we use the Zi8. Great gadget.

 

[maczach16]

Thanks for your feedback! It has really good quality, (and 1080p) and uses SD cards for cheaper than the flip.

 

[JDDavis]

I can vouch for the Kodak Zi3 (Playsport). It has the guts of the Zi8 in a rugged shell. It can also go underwater up to 10ft. The 1080p is just ok (of course it is a 149 dollar camera) but the 720p 60fps mode is pretty great for a 149 dollar camera. This is where this thing really excels. As long as you know the limitations of these pocket cameras they offer a lot of bang for the bucks.

 

[maczach16]

I can vouch for the Kodak Zi3 (Playsport). It has the guts of the Zi8 in a rugged shell. It can also go underwater up to 10ft. The 1080p is just ok (of course it is a 149 dollar camera) but the 720p 60fps mode is pretty great for a 149 dollar camera. This is where this thing really excels. As long as you know the limitations of these pocket cameras they offer a lot of bang for the bucks.

I checked out the Zi3, it doesn't appear to have a 1/4in tripod thingy, which I need. I forgot to mention that though.

 

[yayitsezekiel]

I like the flip ultra hd. it has better audio than the kodak. Although I want a canon xh a1 for my professional work, I love the ultra hd for home movies and simple things

 

[JDDavis]

I checked out the Zi3, it doesn't appear to have a 1/4in tripod thingy, which I need. I forgot to mention that though.

It does....

Kodak Playsport Product Specifications

Sensor type
1 / 2.5–type 5 MP CMOS
Lens
5.54 mm, 35 mm equivalent
48 mm @ 1080p
36 mm @ 720p
36 mm @ WVGA
36 mm still capture
Zoom
4X digital
Image stabilization
electronic
Display size
2.0 in.
Storage
128 MB internal memory[1], SD/SDHC card expansion slot
Focus modes
normal
Focus range
39.4 in.100 cm
–infinity
White balance
auto
File formats
video: H.264 (MOV), AAC LC
still: JPEG
Capture mode
1080p—1920 x 1080, 30 fps
720p / 60 fps—1280 x 720, 60 fps
720p—1280 x 720, 30 fps
WVGA—848 x 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
Tripod mount
1/4 in. standard
Power
KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004, AC Adapter
Dimensions
2.3 × 4.4 × 0.8 in.
Weight
128 g without battery