Kodak Zi6 Pocket Camcorder

The Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera follows in the footsteps of the Flip series of small, pocketable video cameras. In many cases the Zi6 ups the ante in this area however. With a significantly larger LCD screen as compared to the Flip series, your eyes will be much happier. The resolution of the screen is great as is the brightness, except when viewed outdoors in bright sunlight. In bright outside conditions, the LCD becomes more difficult to see, but this is a common problem with most LCD displays. The camera gives you three ways to record video and also captures single still images: 1. As HD movies at 720p and 60fps 2. As HD movies at 720p and 30fps 3. As VGA movies at 640x480 resolution 4. Still images at 3MP interpolated What does that mean? Well it means that you get pretty good quality HD video in good lighting at either 30 or 60fps. And VGA movies are pretty good quality as well. But in lower lighting conditions, the quality suffers greatly. The still image qualit... Read more

I just got this camera, and really do like it. Opinions seem to vary on this, but I actually do like the fact that you can just drop in two easily-available AA batteries to power it. I hate and detest gadgets that use some sort of rare, esoteric battery type that isn't readily available everywhere. You can use rechargeable AA batteries if you wish, and it actually comes with a couple of them (pre-charged) and a recharger. For me, though, the whole idea of a tiny little camera is to have it with you for instant use when an unforeseen opportunity presents itself. With rechargeables, you have to plan ahead for when it'll be used by constantly having a pair of charged batteries on hand....and it takes many hours to charge them. The one thing I dislike about this camera so far is that USB plug that pops out. Maybe it's perfect for a laptop computer, but on desktop computers you wind up having to plug it in the USB slot somewhere on the computer's case or on the monitor, and it's ... Read more

Just got the Zi6 in today. I've run it through the paces and am pretty impressed by this little rascal. By default, it starts off set to HD, but it can be toggled to HD60, VGA or still camera easily. The HD resolution is very good for a camera of this type and looks great on a 42" HD screen. The build quality seems good and transfer to the computer was seamless. I used a Mac for this. Get this if you want a trouble-free, catch-the-action-as-it-happens kind of shoot. Yet I think used, under the right conditions, it might even fool some into thinking this is better equipment than it is. Downshots? A few. Using the toggle to zoom is unavoidably audible and you do need a steady hand. Not the best low light performer ever was. Minor caveats really. What was Kodak thinking with pink? Yes, I have the black model. Battery life is moderate the Zi6 is a hungry, hungry baby. Cool things? Yes! Seeing yourself in the reflection of the USB button to self shoot was definitely a sublime ide... Read more

It is small and very easy to use. I just plug the USB to my Mac, and can instantly play out the .mov from QuickTimes. It was great! I will get a few as gifts for people.