Kodak Zi8 Pocket Camcorder Shows Impressive HD Video Quality
By PCWorld Staff
PCWorldNov 15, 2009 3:00 am PST
At a Glance
Expert's Rating
Pros
Sharp 1080p video and shooting options
Can use earbuds as external mic
Cons
Controls are slow to respond
Buggy, jumpy 4X digital zoom
Our Verdict
The full-featured Zi8 captures the best HD pocket-camcorder footage we’ve seen, but its interface and digital zoom often get in the way.
The full-featured Zi8 captures the best HD pocket-camcorder footage we’ve seen, but its interface and digital zoom often get in the way. It’s also the most full-featured pocket-size camcorder we’ve seen, thanks to three unique features: the ability to record 1080p full-HD video, digital image stabilization, and a microphone-in jack that lets you use standard headphones or earbuds as an external mic.
