Kodak Zi8 vs. Flip UltraHD - Which is Better?

http://www.steeletraining.com - See which video camera is right for you in this comparison of the Kodak Zi8 and the Flip Ultra HD.

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Kodak Zi8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002J9G60S?ie=UTF8&tag=steelevisions-20&...

Flip Ultra HD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00280M1FM?ie=UTF8&tag=steelevisions-20&...

Audio Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Microphone
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HJ9PTO?ie=UTF8&tag=steelevisions-20&...

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Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• kodak
• zi8
• flip
• ultraHD
• ultra
• HD
• video
• camera
• review
• comparison
• 720p
• 1080p
• microphone
• macro

[Jerseyboater]

Hi Phil, Great vid, I have a question about the Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional mic. I purchased it and tried to use with my Panasonic camcorder and Zi8. I only get one channel out of it and when you shoot with the Zi8 do you have to change it over to work on both channels. Can you set me straight on how do you do that in a simple way. Thanks in advance.

[steeletraining]

@Jerseyboater - Yes, you can buy a little mono-to-stereo adapter plug that converts it to record in both channels.  I think mine cost less than 10 bucks on Amazon. I don't recall exact model, but search and you'll find one. Cheers, Phil

[InsanityIsNormality]

I actually prefer the sound of the Flip than the Zi8 in this video.

[steeletraining]

@InsanityIsNormality - I agree, the Zi8 did not sound great here, but it's partly my fault because I hadn't learned to adjust the microphone sensitivity very well yet. I sounds better in my later videos, however, some people actually like the "room" sound better than the sound of a clip-on microphone. If you're in a noisy environment, though, the ability to use an external mic on the Zi8 is a lifesaver.

[Sensation045]

wat video program do u use??

[steeletraining]

@Sensation045 - I use Screenflow.

[TheSnackPack1234]

what cam would u recoment for short vids and how would u compare them price wise. pleazz answer back

[pjmuck]

1080p aside, I prefer the color/picture quality on the Flip. 

[SUPERDAVIDLEVINE]

the zi8 is okay good for the price but no camera is as good as the light sorce they never menton lighting the intructions they should have very goodligting not so good and the time of day fpr sp,e shots are far better if shot two hours after sun up 2 hours be sun set i had a demo. vidio with an enttry levle sony they didnot mention light oh I miss the optical zoom and special efects some might not even use it but i loved it

[7389]

Steeletraining, thank you so much for making these videos. : ) If I want to use the camera for concerts or outdoors where there might be wind etc, which camera would you recommend based on the mircrophones ? I often see concert footage on Youtube where the sound is very distorted from the volume of the music, which defeats the purpose. Thanks !

[clay81000]

I tried putting 2. AA batteries in my flip and it did not work

[NachladenGamingz]

can it also take hd photos

[Herrjbk]

@longboardrider101 what do you mean they're slow? If it's a video on youtube that's slow then it's your computer, it has nothing to do with the camera.

[TejasM14]

@InsanityIsNormality You had me wrong. I am not talking about the 'need' for an external mic. The option gives you SO much flexibility. You can attach a lavaliere mic which is excellent for interviews. Or your sound source can even be a line in signal from a mixer, which is invaluable to musicians like me. That way you can send in the collective signal of many microphones. Besides, I still think the 2nd audio clip in this video was way better. It was less bright, but more warm and less noisy.