Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera user reviews (Aqua)

Pros Record, transfer and play on both computer and TV (HD and non HD with included cables).
No need of video converters.
GREAT Video Clarity even in the lowest possible mode.

Cons Would have loved a conventional design as it gives more stability (video) rather than this PHONE style design which shakes a bit.
Had to buy a CLASS 6 8GB SDHC card as inbuilt memory on Zi8 is a joke.
Zoom is patchy and could be improved.

Summary This is best for a newbie, casual videographers and for those who don't want to fiddle around with Video Converters.
For it records in .MOV format rather than AVCHD (Sony, Canon.. which takes ages to convert and write to a DVD).
The video quality is good in all the modes.

Pros It looks cool and people like to look at it.

Cons Kodak does not stand behind its products. I bought the Zi8 in November to take on a cruise. When I got home none of the photos came out. I started using it just for videos, then some of the videos did not come out. Then it died completely in March.

Summary Kodak does not stand behind its products. I bought the Zi8 in November to take on a cruise. When I got home none of the photos came out. I started using it just for videos, then some of the videos did not come out. Then it died completely in March. I had to mail it to them at my expense. 2 weeks later it came back and still will not come on. They refuse to give me a refund, even though support told me to take it back to the store to get a refund. I bought it from kodak.com and they refuse to give a refund, claiming that they only do that for 30 days. So if your camera breaks after 30 days, you are screwed.

Pros convenience, I am looking for fun shots or videos of the grandkids and etc. not looking for professional jobs with this so I can relax and enjoy my zi8

Cons no problem

Summary This camera is easy to carry at all times, takes good pics would recommend it to anybody looking for a fun and easy to use camera.

Pros easy to use as advertised

Cons no focus ability; doesn't do well in low light.

Summary maybe i'm doing something wrong. in medium indoor light if i zoom in the image gets very grainy. in lower light the screen gets darker when i zoom in and replay shows same thing. i've not used it outdoors yet. maybe the resolution will be better. overall grainy image not really acceptable. shooting in 720. any suggestions?