The Kodak Zi8 could be called the flip camera killer with more features, same flip out USB connector and easy uploads to favorite video sharing sites such as facebook and youtube and the addition of image stabilization might make the Kodak Zi8 the best portable video camera currently on the market.
Full HD video recording is the big feature and video that gets made in full HD resolution is number 1 on the best selling kodak video camera. This isn’t a digital camera that shoots video, this camera’s number 1 priority is full HD videos that look great whether you view them on youtube, your HDTV or monitor or even on the bright LCD display included on the rear of the Kodak Zi8
The other feature that is probably the biggest diference between the Kodak Zi8 and the Flip Video Camera is that the Kodak can accept memory cards – SD/SDHC cards up to 32gb are accepted, as opposed to the Flip Ultra which maxes out at 2 hours of video, the Kodak Zi8 can record video until your heart’s content, assuming you have more expandable memory.
The Kodak Zi8 also offers image stabilization which is even more important when shooting video as opposed to still photos as you have probably experienced – watching shaky video is not only distracting but hard to concentrate when the scene is constantly jumping around. But with the Image stabilization turned on the Kodak Zi8 videos were smooth and easy to see and view
The Kodak Zi8 might very well be the best digital camera for your needs if you always wanted to buy a flip digital camera but wanted image stabilization, HDMI output and full HD video recording all in a cheap video camera that’s easy to use and carry and slips into a pocket or purse without any extra weight or added bulk