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Review: Kodak Zi6

Kodak’s second foray into video is way more satisfying than the MC3, its first. A fraction bigger but more accomplished than its diminutive Flip Mino competitor, the handheld Zi6 captures HD 720p video at 30 and 60 fps, YouTube-ready VGA and still shots. Surprisingly close focus takes you a pore-revealing two inches from your subject. […]
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Rating:

8/10

WIRED
2.4-inch LCD. Rechargeable batteries, charger and media software included (for PC only). SDHC-ready. No annoying red light on the front to ruin stealth video action.
TIRED
Zoom is indexed instead of smooth. LCD could be brighter. As expected, stills are a bit soft. Annoying startup and shutdown chime.

Kodak's second foray into video is way more satisfying than the MC3, its first. A fraction bigger but more accomplished than its diminutive Flip Mino competitor, the handheld Zi6 captures HD 720p video at 30 and 60 fps, YouTube-ready VGA and still shots. Surprisingly close focus takes you a pore-revealing two inches from your subject. Once you've got the goods, the spring-loaded USB plug is at the ready for uploads and edits.

Others Tested
JVC Everio GZ-MS100 $350
This YouTube cam (with a whopping 35X optical zoom) has Formula One startup speed and shoots good video. Too pricey, though.

Flip Mino $180
Sexy, modern styling and a breeze to use, but its postage-stamp-sized LCD and 640 x 480 resolution are definitely weak for the price.

Creative Vado $100
Light and easy to use, and the bargain of the bunch. Still, video quality can't touch the competition.

  • Digital Zoom: 2x
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