Kodak has just unveiled its very own compact 'flip like' camcorder the Zi8, due out this September with an estimated price tag of $180. Aimed squarely at the incredibly popular compact video market segment, the Zi8 is bristling with the latest features including 1080p recording, electronic image stabilization, SDHC card slot, an external mic jack and the ability to shoot 5-megapixel stills in normal and low light conditions. The Zi8 also features a large 2.5in color LCD display and a swing out USB arm for easy uploading to Youtube or Facebook.


Specifications
Sensor type 1 / 2.5–type 5 MP CMOS
Lens 6.3 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus lens
35 mm equivalent: 61 mm (1080p), 46 mm (720p/60 fps, 720p, WVGA), 42 mm (still)

Zoom 4X digital

Display 2.5–type LCD Storage 128 MB internal memory*, SD/SDHC card expansion slot
Focus modes normal, macro
Focus range normal: 100 cm–infinity
macro: 15 cm

White balance auto
File formats video: H.264 (MOV), AAC LC
still: JPEG

Capture mode 1080p (1920 × 1080, 30 fps)
720p/60 fps (1280 × 720, 60 fps)
720p (1280 × 720, 30 fps)
WVGA (848 × 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, DC in, external microphone jack (support stereo)
Tripod mount 1/4 in. standard
Power KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004, AC adapter
Dimensions 62.0 × 113.2 × 21.5 mm (2.4 × 4.5 × 0.9 in.)

Weight 110 g (3.9 oz) without batteries

Warranty new–one year; refurbished–90 days

[wg02_2] Package Contents
KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera
KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004
Adapter and cable for battery charging
HDMI and AV cables
Wrist strap
User Guide
ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak (PC only)