How To Get the Most From the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

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With the Kodak Zi8, the power to capture razor-sharp, full 1080p HD video fits in the palm of your hand. Its easy, one-touch operation and incredible versatility make it the perfect camera for beginners, experts, and everyone in between.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A Kodak Zi8 pocket video camera
An SD card with up to 32 gigabytes of memory
A desire to capture your world

Step 1: Get started

Get started in a snap! Start and stop recording with a single button -- no lens cap or dials to fiddle with.

Tip: The Zi8 comes with an SD card slot for expandable memory. Use a 32 gigabyte card to record up to 10 hours of video.

Step 2: Watch videos

Right out of the box, you're ready to watch and share. Use the remote control and included HDMI cable to instantly watch your video in full HD glory on an HDTV, or use the built-in USB connector to upload videos and images to your computer or the web.

Tip: Charge the Zi8 with the USB connector, or use the AC power plug.

Step 3: Pick the right capture mode

Explore the Zi8's range of capture modes. For playback on an HDTV, use 1080p. Shooting high-speed action or reviewing in slow motion? Record in 720p at 60 frames per second -- twice the normal rate. Switch to 30 frames per second for HD quality that takes up less memory, or use WVGA to create smaller files that are perfect for uploading to sites like Facebook, Vimeo, and YouTube. You can even take 5 megapixel HD still photos!

Tip: Keep track of how much recording time you have left with the Estimated Time Remaining display.

Step 4: Review videos and images

Find videos and images by cycling through them one at a time with the thumbnail display, or choose the Timeline function to search by date. Once you begin playing a video, find the moment you're looking for with fast-forward and fast-reverse. In pause mode, you can even find the exact moment using the frame-by-frame feature, or hit the playback button while your video is playing to see it in slow motion.

Step 5: Check out features and accessories

Check out the Zi8's advanced features for advanced results. Shoot close-ups in the macro focus mode, and pull back for wide shots in landscape. Capture your friends in their best light with face detection, which adjusts exposure automatically. Get amazing audio by connecting an external microphone and adjusting the levels. Keep your shots smooth and steady with built-in electronic image stabilization.

Tip: EIS acts like an internal tripod for your camera; if you're using a real tripod, you can turn it off.

Step 6: Edit and share

Edit and share with ease. When you connect the Zi8 to your PC, software is automatically installed that lets you edit, create mash-ups, add voice-over and music, and e-mail your videos or upload to Facebook, Vimeo, and YouTube in a matter of minutes. Use a Mac? The Zi8 works seamlessly with Apple's iLife suite of apps. Define yourself in high definition with the Zi8. Very good things come in small packages.

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[Adelbert1309]

nice gadget!

[thwipp]

broadcast yourself...or broadcast a sell-out commercial?!

boo!

[adamkleinschmidt2003]

i have a Flip Ultra Hd and it shoots in 720p , i honestly think that the Kodak Zi8 is much better than the flip

[ThePurpleDrumStick]

@davvvideos its better than a flip...

[davvvideos]

that looks like a flip....

[VAR1UM]

Wow. Not only do I have a Zi8, but i own that shitty Olevia TV as well... The Zi8 is cool... The TV is utter shit. Dont buy that.

[quadrilasisi]

@LordHines420 well u said that a year ago but now the Kodak zi10 is way better and should cost much more than they have as the price :D

[mrspinkysocks]

Can you watch it on a normal tv or does it have to be a HD tv.

[techguy3000]

@ilikegreenhippos Yes, since the Zi8 records in .mov format. You can import that onto Sony Vegas and render it as a different file type of what ever type you want.

[ilikegreenhippos]

do you know a good converter, so i can convert zi8 files onto sony vegas? :] please reply!

[CrysisLTU2]

@JazzFiveO I ordered this camera too! Cant wait...

[JazzFiveO]

Great video, just bought this camera and cant wait to get it, it looks great, EIS seems to work well too