Product Description 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
Overall fairly satisfiedDecember 3, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros: -Solid build quality -Easy to use -Expandable Memory -Replaceable Batteries -Good Video Quality in most lighting situations -Macro Mode
Cons: -Not as small and light as a Flip Mino -Mediocre-Poor Video Quality in low light situations -Makes annoying sounds when turning on & off -Controls, while functional, are somewhat clunky
I had been looking for a small video camera for a while and decided to go with this since it took HD video and the video samples I had seen online looked decent. I have been very impressed so far. Video quality is solid in most situations. I really like that you can just drag and drop files of the camera to your computer, even in linux. Since it encodes the video using H.264 it is pretty easy to edit or transcode the video. Expandable memory is awesome, same goes for the ability to change batteries for a fresh pair. I wish it was a little smaller and lighter, but you can't have everything.
Nice little camcorder that takes good quality videoNovember 28, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought the Zi6 based on all the good reviews it received. I like the small size and the ability to carry it in my pocket. I noticed that I stopped carrying my Sony mini DV camcorder because it does not fit in my pocket. I was taking video on my digital camera which were 640x480 i.e good for a computer or smaller TV. This camcorder addresses both of my complaints.
I have not been able to take a lot of video yet but the trial runs appear to be satisfactory. On a large screen TV (61 inches) the indoor picture quality is comparable to that of a Sony mini DVD camcorder converted to DVD except that I don't have to go through the hassle of the tapes or converting them to DVDs. The picture quality is much much better when shot outdoors or in good sunlight.
I also like the build quality. It feels as good as a Palm PDA both in size and quality. The only negative is the USB connector. It feels a bit cheap and it keeps the camcorder dangling from the computer when transferring video. I am worried that it will break and render the whole thing useless. This is the only reason for my 4 stars.
I will update the review after I get back from vacation in December to Florida. I hope the good sunlight will produce good quality video.
Buy Zi6 or minoHD? Answer: Zi6November 27, 2008 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I did alot of research & red many reviews for both Kodak Zi6 and Flip minoHD.I decided to go with Zi6 and I'm happy that I did it. I already had Flip Ultra & also tried Flip mino recently. Compare to Zi6, both Flip ultra & mino have lower quality built & feel cheaper in your hand. Zi6 is more Pro. Flip Ultra takes brighter & sharper video than mino though. Comparing the video quality of Zi6 & minoHD, almost the same but colors & blacks look better with Zi6. Replaceable batteries & memory card slot of Zi6 are big advantage over minoHD which has built-in battery & no memory card expansion slot. You get alot more accessories with Zi6 like component cable, RCA cable, Mini Tripod, x4 AA rechargable batteries, x2 Cases, Battery charger, Lens Cleaning Kit & Strap (I didn't buy it from Amazon though). The 2.4" bright LCD display is much better than 1" LCD on minoHD. Also recorded sound quality is better with Zi6. Both models claim that they shoot in "HD", but they don't. They should name it "High resolution Widescreen" not true "High definition". The "ArcSoft mediaimpression Software which comes with Zi6 is better & more effective than Flip software (The one I tried with Flip Ultra & mino crashed many times in Windows -I did not try minoHD Flip software yet). For your money my friends, you get alot more & better built quality with Kodak Zi6 and as I mentioned before, The video quality of Zi6 & minoHD are almost the same (Both models lack in low light situation) but I prefer Zi6 because of richer colors & better blacks....And, Kodak Zi6 has cheaper price which is better for your pocket :)
Great little toyNovember 26, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is not a replacement for a high-quality HD camcorder with a nice lens, zoom, and all the fine features. I have one of those, but I don't take it out often, and when I do I turn into a videographer/camera-man. So, bought a Zi6. It is a great product for its size and portability. It's only a little larger than a PDA. I can stick it in my pocket and get hd-quality video anytime. Once you come to terms with its limitations (it's weak in low-light conditions, and its zoom is quite basic), it becomes a great companion. I picked Zi6 over Flip because of its ability to use either rechargeable or AA batteries and because of its expandability via SDHC card. It's great for unobtrusively capturing family videos and all kinds of life's moments. In short, pick this video camera for the same reason you'd pick a small point-and-shoot over an SLR.
It's always the cheapest part that gets youNovember 20, 2008 1 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'd had the Zi6 for about five minutes when the pop-out USB jack jammed halfway open, rendering the camera useless. Sure, it may have just been one defective unit out of many. But in a competitive marketplace where there are other options (hello Mino HD!), there's no reason to put up with crappy manufacturing standards. As an addendum: I did have the camera long enough to be unimpressed by the video quality. Back it went. Thanks, Amazon, for the speedy refund.
