Closer-Look @ Kodak Playsport Zx3 - The Underwater Full HD Pocket Camcorder
The Kodak PlaySport Zx3 is a fine device for capturing a common day at most of the favourite locations in& out of water. It has waterproof capabilities & feels rugged and solid than other pocket camcorders. The PlaySport also stands out with impressive HD video for its price ($150 aprx), size, effective electronic image stabilization feature.
SPECIFICATIONS
• 1080p Full HD Pocket Camcorder
• 5 megapixels Sensor Resolution
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Digital photo mode
• Automatic White Balance
• Automatic Exposure mode
• Widescreen Video Capture
• 5 megapixels Sensor Resolution
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Digital photo mode
• Automatic White Balance
• Automatic Exposure mode
• Widescreen Video Capture
• Supports for Flash Memory & SD Memory Card
• Lens - 5.54 mm - F/2.8
• Digital Still Camera Mode
• Water Proof & Crushproof ,
• YouTube capture mode, ,
• USB 2.0
• Software : Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft MediaImpression
• LCD display - 2 in
• Built-in -Microphone
• Connections -1 x USB, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Composite video/audio output
• Expansion Slot(s)- 1 x SD Memory Card
• Support- Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Windows Vista,Windows 7,Windows XP SP2
• Underwater Capturing Feature- Depth Up to 9.8 ft
• Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, HDMI cable
• Battery type - Rechargeable Lithium ion - Kodak KLIC 7004
• Lens - 5.54 mm - F/2.8
• Digital Still Camera Mode
• Water Proof & Crushproof ,
• YouTube capture mode, ,
• USB 2.0
• Software : Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft MediaImpression
• LCD display - 2 in
• Built-in -Microphone
• Connections -1 x USB, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Composite video/audio output
• Expansion Slot(s)- 1 x SD Memory Card
• Support- Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Windows Vista,Windows 7,Windows XP SP2
• Underwater Capturing Feature- Depth Up to 9.8 ft
• Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, HDMI cable
• Battery type - Rechargeable Lithium ion - Kodak KLIC 7004
Pros: Top Class Video for its Price & Class; waterproof features; HDMI cable packed; sharing software is excellent.
Cons:Short battery life, No built-in USB connector; Accessories-pack Lacks memory card; lacks Sharing Software for Mac/Linux.
The Editor's Advice: The Kodak Playsport is an excellent handy-pocket-camcorder that can with stand abuse and capture Good quality HD video.
In the news : Kodak has earned two Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards for the KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera and the KODAK PULSE Digital Frame. In addition, the KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera received a Best of Innovations Award. The awards were recently announced by the International Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and selected by a panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and journalists.
