Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Video Camera
I’m so glad I didn’t purchase one of those Flip HD video cameras over the holidays. I was really itching to get one of those little pocket sized cameras but none of ‘em were waterproof. The Kodak ZX1 was “water-resistant” but I wanted one that I could take along to the pool and stuff. Well, Kodak announced today that they’ll be releasing a brand new HD WATERPROOF video camera called PlaySport in March 2010. The Playsport looks to be an updated version of their popular Zi8 camera but can be taken down to 10 feet (3 m) under water. Kodak also claims that the camera is built to withstand some minor drops to the ground which is definitely a plus for me since I’m a bit on the clumsy side. The PlaySport records at full 1080p and also can take 5 MP still photos. The press release doesn’t really state what format the camera records in but if it’s like the previous kodak models, I believe its .MOV which is a bit of a bummer since MOV files don’t work with windows media player (without installing some additional codecs).
Anyway, unless Flip Video (or another competitor) comes out with their own pocket-sized waterproof video camera, this Kodak model is definitely the one to get.
Kodak PlaySport Zx3 HD Waterproof Video Camera Specs:
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)
LCD Glare Shield
Smart Face tracking technology
improved low-light performance
built-in video editing software
expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB)
Complimentary HDMI cable
rechargeable Li-Ion battery
ARCSoft media impression software
you can watch the official Kodak promo for the Zx3 on youtube.
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Great Review. By now you know that this camera is a real steal at the price. I've used mine now for a bit (had to test it out in the bathtub). It works great above and below the water. Durable with great quality. Thanks for the post.
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