Digital Camera Camcorder

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Description

Maximal Power, NB-6L Lithium-Ion battery for Canon Digital Camera/Camcorder, 1000 mAh, White

Features

• Maximal Power
• Canon Battery Replacement
• Color: White

Reviews

Great Battery

by MattTheCzar from on 2010-09-05
This product works just as well as the canon nb-6l battery that came with my Canon s90.

It holds its charge for the same amount of time as the Canon battery, charges in the same amount of time as the Canon battery, and for a fraction of the price, this product is a steal.

I always carry my spare, and I use it all of the time.

Definitely a must have!

-I own an S90Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD
also works with the new S95
Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch inch LCD

Great cheap battery

by Nicholas Sushkin from on 2010-09-03
Yup, it works. Not a dud at all. Bought two of them for the price of half of the original battery and used them on a long trip.

Couldn't be more pleased..

by John Crane from on 2010-08-29
I've only had the battery for about a month, but it's surpassed my expectations so far.. I took it on a trip to Korea (South..) as a back up. The specs for the camera (Canon SD1200IS) said it could take like 250 pics with one battery charge. Well I got up to 390 pics and the battery meter was just starting to waiver between full and 2/3 bars. I went to change batteries anyway as the majority of the trip was over, and I realized I had this battery in all along and not the supplied Canon battery. Oh, and probably took 5-6 videos of about 1 minute as well as the 390 pics.

Poor quality

by Joe Milton from Hillsboro, OR USA on 2010-08-27
I ordered this battery for my Canon S90, but when I tried to insert it it would not go in all the way. So I examined it next to my genuine Canon battery and it appeared to be identical. So I fiddled with it some more and discovered that the top of the battery was loose and wobbly, so if I pressed on it to straighten it out, THEN it inserted into the camera. Obviously it's a cheap knockoff from some sweatshop factory. Once it was in the camera it seemed to work fine, but you definitely get what you pay for regarding batteries.

Good OEM battery for the S90

by Arun from on 2010-08-26
I don't know why anyone would pay 5 times as much for the Canon battery. I bought two of these as spares and they work fine.

They are not as well finished as the original, but seem to work fine.

Description

Designed for today's digital video cameras, the Clips 100 (Arctic Blue) by Lowepro easily carries all the necessary peripherals. The pivoting main compartment provides quick and easy access while the main exterior pocket provides a dedicated tricot-lined compartment for sensitive DVD-R and miniDV media. This lightweight and and compact shoulder bag provides digital videographers with solid protection and fast access to capture those spontaneous moments.

Features

• Forward pivoting main compartment allows for quick access
• Built-in media storage enables quick access and storage of MiniDV tapes and recordable DVD's.
• Soft tricot lining protects LCD and lens against dust and scratches.
• Tough, water-resistant outer fabric protects against moisture and abrasion.
• Includes adjustable shoulder strap with 360 degree swivel clips and padded handle for comfortable carrying options.

Reviews

Camera Bag for Digital Video Camera

by James L. Scott Jr. from on 2010-08-21
The bag was an excellent free gift add on with the purchase of a video camera. It is small, compact and sufficient for its intended task.

Handy little bag in a just-right size

by jvolkerding from on 2010-08-08
Nifty bag, sized right to hold both my compact digital cameras plus all the accessories (batteries, memory cards, battery charger) I need to carry. Great value!

Camera Bag

by Annette from Spokane, Washington on 2009-12-16
I ended up returning this item, as I found it to be too small for my camera and accessories. However, it is a well made bag, I just did not measure it well enough. The item is what it says, made for a certain video camera. I have purchased a larger one from the same company and am very happy with it.

Great small bag for Flip UltraHD

by B. Walker from Wisconsin, United States on 2009-12-15
I purchased this particular Lowepro bag because I was unhappy with the less than protective options that Flip/Amazon recommended. I spent a lot of time paging through the Lowepro camera bags to make sure the UltraHD would fit inside it - most of the bags you'd assume would work are at least an inch or so too small. This was the smallest bag I found that would fit the video camera and provide extra space for accessories.

There are compartments in the main area of the bag (mesh pockets) that will work for the small tripod, the extra battery pack and the computer connection cords. The front of the bag also has a pocket that works well for keeping backup AA batteries.

The bag itself is very sturdy-feeling, from the fabric used to the zippers and carrying straps. I'm very pleased with the bag and even more pleased that Lowepro bags come in a wide range of prices that make this very affordable (and it's worth the money!).

I highly recommend not just this particular bag, but Lowepro bags in general.

Excellent product

by Calvin Q. Nguyen from on 2009-09-03
Very happy with product for my new HD camcorder, there are three difference small pockets I can put usb, video cables and power supply.

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Maximal Power, LI-50B Lithium-Ion battery for Olympus Digital Camera/Camcorder, 950 mAh, Black

Features

• Olympus Digital Battery Replacement
• Maximal Power
• 950 mAh, Black

Reviews

Batt Life not sufficient

by Will o the Wisp from on 2010-08-31
I bought two of the Batteries. One worked fine the other would not hold a charge.

wrong suggestion by amazon

by Corina Pena Gregori from on 2010-08-29
Hello,
I am an old time and happy client of Amazon.
Although this is not a complaint in itself, and believe it's not an error on the part of amazon, I do think it should be considered.
I am very happy with the outcome of my last order, except that I ordered the wrong battery for the camera.
I did this following a suggestion about adding a battery to my order, which was on the same page when confirming the order for the camera and other items.
I did wanted the extra battery, it's just that I ordered the wrong model (and in turn the wrong battery charger) being suggested by the mentioned page. SEE ITEM MODELS BELOW.
I corrected this yesterday, ordering the right battery and charger.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
enrique

Maximal Power DB OLY LI-50B Replacement Battery for Olympus Digital Camera/Camcorder
Maximal Power FC600 OLY LI-50/50B Rapid Travel Charger for Olympus Battery (Silver)

No good from the seller

by fred from on 2010-08-24
This battery was faulty when it arrived. It wouldn't accept a charge either in the camera or in an external charger. At $7 it's hardly worth it to return it -- which is probably what the seller is counting on.

Wrong Battery

by ROC from on 2010-07-28
I am very upset with the batteries, because I took the kit "Frequently Bought Together", I thought, if Amazon offers the kit: Camera + Case + Battery, the battery belongs to this camera but NO!!! the battery for this camera is different!! and I bought 3!!!
The battery of this kit is LI-50B and the battery for the Camera Olympus Stylus 7040 is LI-42B.

Didn't need it

by JAYNESS the Great from on 2010-07-26
Since my camera didn't come with a stand-alone charger, I didn't really need an extra battery, but hell, I've got one if I need it.

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Description

Regardless if you're a casual photographer/videographer or a serious "prosumer" there's a Polaroid tripod designed with your needs in mind.

That's because we design our tripods with intelligent in-demand features like fluid pan-head, braced center columns, all-terrain leg tips, dual levels, compact-footprints, ergonomically designed carry handles and foam grips-and everything else you'd expect from a tripod line inspired by over half a century of imaging innovation. And to ensure they're part of your "accessory arsenal" for the long term, we've crafted them from industrial grade, lightweight aluminum to ensure they always keep your valuable equipment on solid ground.

No matter if you choose our ultra compact desktop models, our unique monopod or our ruggedized all terrain models, you'll immediately understand why Polaroid tripods are considered the ultimate in "classic image stabilization"

Leg Diameter: 16.8mm
Net Weight: 1.63 lbs.
Folded Length: 16.5'"
Extended Length: 50"

Features

• Multi Purpose Locking Pan Head Makes Unit Ideal For Camcorder Users As Well
• Weighs Under 2 Pounds And Retracts To Under 17 Inches For Anytim / Anywhere Portability
• Locking Braced Center Column
• Scuff-Proof Rubber Feet Increase Stability And Traction On Uneven Surfaces
• Three Section, Fully Adjustable "Snap Lock" Legs Lock Height Adjustments In Place Fast And Easy

Reviews

Surprisingly good.

by Alan from Arlington, MA United States on 2010-08-23
I paid very little for this on special. With free shipping or Amazon Prime (I forget) it was really inexpensive. Well made for a lightweight stand for a point and shoot or small video camera. I like the quality.

Description

The Flip Ultra camcorder makes it easier than ever to shoot and share video. Ultra features Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity: just power on and press record to start capturing high-quality video in seconds.

Features

• Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
• Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
• Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software
• Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
• Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos

Reviews

Fabulous for Family

by Mae Husted from on 2010-09-07
I LOVE this product. I am a very busy Mom with very busy kids. I took the camcorder out of the package and had it working in less than 5 minutes. It's so easy to use, my 5 yeara old does self-recordings with it! Great product, great size, and great price. File transfer is super easy too. I have recommended this to friends and they have purchased it also.

easy!

by spanky1 from on 2010-09-03
i am technically challenged and this is a breeze
as a new Mom i can get it to operate really fast and
catch a moment in a pinch!

Easy to use. Eats through batteries.

by Jason Torchio from on 2010-08-30
Very easy to set up and use but I feel like I'm replacing the batteries a lot more frequently than I had anticipated, and I'm not using cheap $1 store batteries either.

Shaky Video

by Dutch from Nebraska on 2010-08-30
The Flip is a wonderful camera -- easy to use, extremely portable with good-looking video. The big problem is shaky video. It's impossible to hold the camera still for more than a few seconds. I've solved the problem with a pocket-sized gizmo called the readysteady. I got it online.

Lightweight, Durable, VERY easy to operate, vivid pictures

by Lacey B. from Austin, TX on 2010-08-30
The camera is what to be expected, good quality for the price. We took it snorkeling on two seperate occasions once in the Carribean and once off the coast of Mexico and also to a waterpark using the underwater case that is available to purchase. I love that it easily holds 2 hours of video, pretty good quality, I love that it so easy to connect to your computer. We have had it for a long time and still have not changed the batteries, which is amazing!

Its a great camera for younger kids and teenagers who like capturing video. We use the Flip Video software and capture frame-by-frame photos from the videos once we download them to our computers, which is a great feature; however, the quality for these captured photos are not the same as you would get from a nice digital camera but still, really good. I think its a great price & good value!

Description

NB-2LH Lithium Ion Battery for select Camcorders and Digital Cameras

The Canon NB-2LH rechargeable battery pack for Canon digital cameras features lithium-ion technology for maximum battery life power. It retains full charge capacity after multiple recharges, making it free from memory effect. It is extremely lightweight and easy to carry. Compatible with: Digital Rebel XT Elura 40mc Elura 50 Elura 60 Elura 65 Elura 70 Elura 80 Elura 85 Elura 90 Optura 30 Optura 40 Optura 50 Optura 60 Optura 400 Optura 500 PowerShot S30 PowerShot S40 PowerShot S45 PowerShot S50 PowerShot S60 PowerShot S70 ZR100 ZR200 ZR300 ZR400

Features

• Rechargeable battery pack for Canon digital cameras
• Lithium-ion technology for maximum battery life power
• Retains full capacity, free from memory effect
• Lightweight and easy to carry
• For use with Canon Digital Rebel XT and Powers hot S-series digital cameras and Elura, Optura, and ZR camcorders

Reviews

Worth the Extra money!!!

by Anchorage Alaska from maryland on 2010-09-07
I have a canon g9 which is an easy to use medium size camera. It takes great pictures near or far and as long as you keep the digital zoom off. It is a phenomenally stable good quality camera. One problem the battery... They go bad. I had the original camera battery for two years (I bought it while stationed in AK). It worked great, but it started going bad so I bought two non-Canon batteries to replace the original, they were horrible! They only lasted for 9 months and wouldn't hold a charge; I couldn't take more than maybe 5-20 pictures without discharging them fully it was ridiculous. So I bought two Canon replacement batteries. They work great they were 4 times as expensive, but I took 200 photos and filmed a 7 minute movie (Wedding) with one battery I just find it hard to believe that the name brand batteries are that much better but they are. So don't waste your money on the cheap batteries if you have the money spend it on the name brand batteries.

Canon vs.Other Brand for Canon EOS

by David Leach from on 2010-08-20
I am an amateur photographer and have done a few weddings for friends and I do have to say I prefer the Canon battery over other generic batteries for this EOS camera. I can take about 600-700 photographs with this battery, while a few batteries I got from a secondary company lasted only 100-150 shots and not to mention they threw off my timing with my 430EX flash. I definitely recommend the Canon NB-2LH for Canon original equipment. These batteries have served me well in outdoor photography in Alaska, Hawaii and in the Caribbean, as well as, special event portraits. My recommendation in always to have two batteries. I personally have had my original battery from canon for over three years and it has taken over 10,000 photographs and still going strong.

Replacement battery for Canon Digital Rebel.

by VTJeff99 from on 2010-08-10
A few years ago, I bought a cheap generic replacement battery for my Digital Rebel.

Big mistake, now it won't take a charge.

So I bought a replacement Canon NB-2LH. Battery charged great and works perfectly.

Battery arrived on time and perfect working order.

Would definitely do business with them again..

Really Good Battery! It's A Die-Hard!

by Michael L. Williams from on 2010-08-04
I'm a professional photographer and have to have good batteries. All the shots in my book, A Simple Guide To Fabulous Photography (link attached), were taken with this battery. I take a lot of shots and carry two spare batteries. I tried one of the cheap off-brand replacement batteries, and advise against it. They don't last or perform nearly as good as this Canon original. Well worth the extra money to get this one.A Simple Guide To Fabulous Photography

Not the real deal but works.

by jmusicgirl from on 2010-07-30
I own a real and original Canon battery like this I purchased, except it is real! The orginal Canon battery will have the codes and description of the battery etched in the plastic battery casing and will be made in Japan. These batteries have the codes and descriptions printed in ink on the plastic casing (which rub right off) and are made in China. Now, I will admit that I have not had any problems with the batteries I purchased here, yet. As far as this vendor, they were very nice and curteous.
You get what you pay for. The real deal is going to cost you more, so it is up to you if price is the determining factor or if you want the real deal.

Description

Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The KODAK PLAYSPORT has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it’s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don’t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the KODAK PLAYSPORT will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes. Show them what you’re made ofin HDTake the plunge with the waterproof digital video camera capable of shooting up to 10 ft under water Go anywhere rugged design enables full 1080p HD video recording in just about any environment Start bragging with amazing 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures Make a colorful statement The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera was designed with you in mind, right down to the colors it comes in. We took cues from the environment—from nature, to climate, to the adrenaline rush it provides—and transformed it into attention-grabbing colors that help you stand out from the crowd. Don’t let sun glare ruin your recordingSimply use your camera settings to turn on the LCD Glare Shield feature LCD Glare Shield feature gives you two filters to choose from that help you see your subject on the display screen in reflective outdoor situations These filters are only applied to your display screen, not your footage, so everything you record will look as great as the moment you shot it Smooth, stable, and always able Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in electronic image stabilization Accidents happen luckily the PLAYSPORT isn’t afraid of a little fall, it can take it Capture your friends in all their glory with smart face tracking technology See more details and accurate colors with incredible low-light perform

Features

• Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 m)
• Full 1080p HD video
• Electronic image stabilization
• Brilliant 2.0 in. color display
• Capture 5 megapixel HD stills (16:9)

Reviews

Better than the Flip!

by m0ngr31 from on 2010-09-09
All of my sisters have a Flip, and I haven't been that impressed, so I figured I'd try the PlaySport. I've loved this thing! The first place I used it was at a waterpark and it goes underwater just fine! HD looks good on my 46" 1080p TV.

Pros:
-Build quality seems solid
-Waterproof!
-Uses SD cards for storage
-No USB switchblade that breaks easily like the Flips
-Good HD picture

Cons:
-Screen scratches fairly easily. I had it in my pockets for a few minutes with my keys and it got a few small scratches
-Picture quality isn't the best. Only 5MP, but I have an older camera that takes much better pictures at 5MP than this does
-Doesn't do really great in low-light situations, but I've seen worse.

Worth the money though. Best device on the market in this price range. Much better than the FlipVideo IMHO.

Perfect for On-The-Go!

by ChrisAnn4 from on 2010-09-08
This is the perfect camera for on-the go and is about the size of a cell phone. Fits perfectly in my purse! So easy to operate. My 4-year-old can even use it! HD video is amazing. Outdoor quality is FANTASTIC! Even the still shots are great outside. Only complaint would be the dark pics/video inside b/c there is no flash (I guess that is what my digital SLR is for!) For the price, and DURABILITY, it's fantastic! Love that you can add your own memory and it's not internal like the "Flip". I've had two other friends buy one after seeing mine.

So fa so good

by Stacy S. Hahn from Durango, CO on 2010-09-07
We recently purchased this camera and I have to say it's been really fun to use. We have had no problems with it so far. It just takes awhile to get used to the small size. You can't move it quickly or the picture jumps around. My kids took it under water and it worked great.

Kodak PlaySport handheld video camera

by E. ONeill from Dubuque, IA on 2010-09-07
This unit is well constructed and significantly smaller than the previous Zi-6 and Zi-8 cameras.
The battery and SDHC changes easily and the settings options on the camera are clear cut.
I wish that minutes of battery usage left could be displayed like they are on the larger camcorders.
Another nice feature would be total percentage of space used on the SDHC. Overall, I have tested
the video during boating, fly fishing and other action sports and it has functioned well. I would recommed this
product for anyone who travels or engages in water sporting activites.

Zoom is Worthless

by F. Kirschbaum from Wayne, PA on 2010-09-07
The still pictures are terrible and the digital zoom is horrific. I bought to capture a few trips to the water park. It did that okay. The lack of a quality zoom is huge deterrent.

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Regardless if you're a casual photographer/videographer or a serious "prosumer" there's a Polaroid tripod designed with your needs in mind.

That's because we design our tripods with intelligent in-demand features like fluid pan-head, braced center columns, all-terrain leg tips, dual levels, compact-footprints, ergonomically designed carry handles and foam grips-and everything else you'd expect from a tripod line inspired by over half a century of imaging innovation. And to ensure they're part of your "accessory arsenal" for the long term, we've crafted them from industrial grade, lightweight aluminum to ensure they always keep your valuable equipment on solid ground.

No matter if you choose our ultra compact desktop models, our unique monopod or our ruggedized all terrain models, you'll immediately understand why Polaroid tripods are considered the ultimate in "classic image stabilization"

Leg Diameter: 20mm
Net Weight: 2.14 lbs.
Folded Length: 22'"
Extended Length: 57"

Features

• Ergonomically Designed, Built In Carrying Handle plus No Sweat Foam Grips
• Exclusive Double Bubble Dual Bubble Levels Weighs 2 Pounds Yet Retracts To Just 22 Inches For Anytime / Anywhere Portability
• Locking Braced Center Column With Convenient Accessory Hook & Carrying Handle
• Multi Purpose Pan Head Ideal For Camcorders As Well Swivel Set Rubber Feet For Spike Like Traction & Stability Without Damaging Surfaces
• Three Section, Fully Adjustable Legs With Stay Set Auto Locking Mechanism For Fast And Easy Height Adjustments

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Rokinon M71 Professional Monopod with Pan Head, Quick Release & Carry Case The ROKINON M71 71" Monopod is an extremely helpful companion for travelers, nature lovers, sports photographers, and other shutterbugs that require stability with a small footprint and a fraction of the weight of even the lightest tripod. A tripod is perhaps the photographer's most essential tool for getting perfectly still and sharp shots, but sometimes lugging around a bulky tripod just isn't practical. The ROKINON M71 71" Monopod can be used when legroom is limited and setting up a tripod is usually not an option. The The ROKINON M71 71" Monopod can be mounted to any Camera, Camcorder, Binocular, or Scope with a standard tripod socket. Key Features: Made of black anodized aluminum Extends to 71" long and Closes to a compact 25" Four Section design with "Flip-Locks" Has "Foot Step" to help anchor the Monopod Has a time saving Quick-Release Head and vertical 90-degree panhead 3-way Pan-head has a comfort-grip handle and a bubble level indicator for precise alignment Has a comfortable Hand Grip to stabilize the monopod Weighs a mere 22 oz. and includes a Carrying Case with Strap

Features

• Works with ANY Camera, Camcorder, Binocular, or Scope with a standard tripod socket
• Extends to 71 inches !
• 3-Way Panhead with Quick Release Mount
• Stabilizer foot and Carrying Case

Reviews

a best buy!

by Chef Greg Munoz from The Woodlands,Tx on 2010-07-26
I was attempting to disassemble a regular tripod and remove the swivel head to glue onto my current monopod when I had the notion to explore Amazon for a simplier solution..and Vola!! I found this little jem..I have this mounted in my Native Ultimate kayak now so I can take video of paddling trips, fishing trips and the like..with a little rigging done to hold the monopod in place on the kayak...it does the job well.. On land it makes a great walking stick and tripod for a guy with a gimpy right leg. It is well worth the money I paidh for it and gets used alot as I spend a fair amount of time on the water or out in the field..This is NOT some cheap flimsy unit either.. it is well constructed so to me ..its BEST BUY..

Great!

by Mike T. from on 2009-06-02
Great monopod! It is sturdy, lightweight, and easy to use. Definitely high quality for the buck! I highly recommend it.

You get what you pay for

by Claire Jordan from New Orleans, LA on 2009-05-11
The head is such cheap plastic that when you pan it sticks as the cheap, uneven plastic rubs on other cheap uneven, plastic. If you cinch the panning handle down to the point where it locks, it feels as though it's going to break off in your hand. The little piece that is supposed to help stabilize the bottom just flops around, getting in the way. If you need a monopod but aren't yet ready to buy a professional one (this is my situation) using this one will be a excellent motivator to do the research to find a pro one at a good price.

PS - It always makes my day to know that people find these reviews helpful. So, please vote (the "Was this review helpful to you: Yes or No" buttons) and leave a comment if you'd like, even if it's just to say, "Hi!" I respond to all comments so feel free to ask a question about the product. Also, when you leave a comment, I will go to your reviews and pay you the same courtesy.

Description

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera Black

Features

• Record High Definition video (1080p at 30 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio)
• Easily upload recorded footage to YouTube with built-in USB and software
• Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB; Rechargeable batteries and charger included
• Vibrant 2.5-inch viewfinder; Watch footage on HDTV with included cables
• Edit and share videos with included software

Reviews

Kodak Zi8 Worth the money? Yes it is.....

by CheapGeek from on 2010-09-06
This is not a 4000.00 camcorder.
It's a pocket camcorder.
Good points
Shoots in HD
Editing software comes preloaded in camera.
Has Macro mode.
Good color balance.
Has more controls than just one big red button.
Image stabilization.
Looks good, feels good in the hand.
Standard tripod screw hole. 1/4" 20 thread pitch.
Digital zoom, which is better than nothing.
Works fantastic on a tripod.
Easy video upload to the internets. Yes I added an "S" to internet.
SD Card up to 32 GB.
Here's the best feature- IT HAS AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACK!
You could actually use this for more than just stupid movie clips.
Caveat-Kodak is releasing a newer version of this camera that is about 1/2 as thick and about 1/2 as small.
You Will carry that camera every where.
Bad Point
The video is not as good as a $4000.00 camera.
But it's not a $4000.00 camera now is it?
It's dam* good for the money.
I would recommend it.

Kodak IZ8

by eric Chun from AUBURN, CA, US on 2010-09-05
I like the Kodak IZ8. Its worked out great in the studio to be able to connect studio grade mics and pres for great audio... pictures clear
on both 720p and 1080.. and the flexability to connect with USB and HDMI and RCA out very nice... I use both a stand up tripod, a home manufactured pole for horizontal and vertical stand up and a spyder small tripod for field... For the price and flexability, a great buy. It is what it is... Im a little nervous using the mic input with the wear and tear on the small 1/8" adapter. The mics we use are all studio industry level xlr out so care has to be used when connecting the adapters to the mic in jack...also be aware of using the zoom in when indoor shooting and lighting is an issue... the light can change with the zoom and affect the picture.... otherwise a great buy for the dollar !

THECHNICALLY, it's a camcorder...

by Anna from on 2010-08-31
So technically this IS a camcorder, however, I was greatly disappointed on many fronts - which I will address.

Firstly, I am a stay-at-home mom and I think that the way in which I was hoping to use this camera is the way that 90% of consumers will be using it. I wanted something that I could carry around and use to take quick videos of the kids and occasional pictures so that I would NOT have to carry around a separate small digital camera. I wasn't expecting it to be like an $800 camera or anything, just simple and easy. Here are my issues:

Camcorder - It is a camcorder in the sense that it CAN take videos. HOWEVER, you have VERY limited features in taking said videos (and even less in pictures). The actual picture quality on the VIDEOS is wonderful. I have no complaint there whatsoever. My complaint is with the stabilization of the picture. Unless you have the camera on a tripod, your picture is going to be shaky. On playback (especially on a television) it actually makes you quite dizzy. If you happen to be walking while shooting video, forget it. You have to be as still as possible. There is an image stabilization setting (it's either "off" or "on") which is useless.

Still photos - This is where I have the biggest problem with this device. Here is what I expected: To just be able to get a clean image that can be viewed on a computer. No big deal. I know that there is no flash, fine - I'll take my pictures in well-lit areas; I know that I don't have ANY options for the lens (save landscape and macro mode) - fine I don't need a professional image, just a normal picture. The problem is that any photo you take between 2-5 feet away is BLURRY! Actually, a better description is probably fuzzy. I took dozens of photos of my children - all of which looked fine on the tiny camera screen, but when I uploaded them onto the computer, they were completely useless! They look exactly like a picture taken with a cell-phone. All I want is a clean, clear image - nothing fancy. When I contacted Kodak (on the phone for 1 1/2 hours) they told me to turn on the EIS (which was already on) and then they told me that they didn't know WHAT to tell me! I even e-mailed them 4 separate examples of my photos and do you know what they said?? This:

"...unfortunately this cannot be corrected by a repair. The Zi8 is a pocket video camera and its capability to capture still images is just an added feature on this video camera that other pocket camcorders does not have. The lens type of the Zi8 is limited to fixed focus only while the CCD total pixels is only 5.3 MP."

So basically, they say that the quality of the camera is crummy. It's funny because Kodak brags in all their descriptions about the still images like this: "Start bragging with amazing 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures". All Kodak said to me was, "sorry, but if you need help in the future, let us know." I NEED HELP NOW!

It's disappointing because the video quality is great, but you just can't watch them afterwards because it's so shaky and obnoxious. The sill photos are useless UNLESS it's a wide shot from 10 feet away or more. The things I loved about this camera were the fact that you could plug it straight into the computer and it could even charge that way; I love that you can use memory cards instead of internal memory like the Flip camera; I liked the accessories that it came with (cables to hook it up to the TV). I know that Kodak is coming out with another camera in September, but the description says that the still pictures are just 5MP just like their current models. Too bad. Maybe the picture stabilization will be better.

By the way, I was able to return it to Amazon so I'll keep looking for a better product. Thank you Amazon!!!!

Sweet Little Pocket Video Camera!

by S. Zitofsky from on 2010-08-29
I am loving my refurbished Kodak zi8! I took it to the Grand Canyon where I used it for the first time. Admittedly, I hadn't read the instructions prior to use (I received it and got on the plane), I found it somewhat difficult to navigate upon first use. I suggest reading the instruction manual to learn how to use it first! However, once I grasped the concept, I was able to easily use it to take fantastic video pictures. It also takes stills. It has its own USB cable tucked away, so it's simple to upload video. The quality, even on the low settings, is excellent! It has image stabilization, too, a great feature to prevent shaky video. I bought my camera refurbished for well under $100 and it's the way to go! My biggest complaint is that, as CNET review states, it shows fingerprints all over the camera, leaves smudges. But that's a very minor con. It's light weight, great battery life, and well worth the purchase (does HDMI, too)!! Love it. It is just what I wanted in a small, portable, hand held video camera.

just what I needed

by S. Sunder from new Jersey on 2010-08-29
I was looking for a pocket HD video recorder and this was the best value for money currently out in the market.I wish it had a little more zoom. But this meets my need.