Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera Review
Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera – An Overview
The Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera is a rugged little pocket camcorder that goes where you go. This pocket camcorder is waterproof, dust-proof and shockproof. It is waterproof up to 10 feet so it’s a perfect companion for some beautiful underwater shots near the beach. And while you take this pocket video camera with you on your diving excursions you will be able to capture everything in Full HD at 1080p. The versatility that this pocket camcorder offers is stunning. Its rugged design also forgives a fall onto the floor without any damage to the camera. The Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera fits in your pocket but it is built to be used even in extreme environments. It’s your trusted partner to capture high definition video and still images.
Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera – Recording Features And Expansion
The Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera features built-in image stabilization. This little pocket camcorder allows you to take amazing underwater and surface video with little or no shaking. There is also a standard tripod stand connector on this camera. As with all other pocket camcorders with image stabilization, this feature does drain your battery life. Battery life on this pocket video camera is up to 2 hours. More that sufficient to use on your diving excursion or to record a wedding.
You can expand the memory on the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera with high speed SDHC memory cards. For good video results in HD you will have to make sure to use a high speed SDHC card with Class 6 or higher, preferably Class 10. This will ensure that the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera will continuously record without interruptions and errors.
You can capture Full HD videos with 1080p with the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera. This allows you to make breathtaking underwater videos in case you take the camera underwater with you. The 1080p mode captures the video with 30 frames per second (fps). This is sufficient for all non-action shots. Use the 720p with 60 fps for action and sports scenes with quick movements or for real slow motion captures. The best mode to capture video and then share it on YouTube, Facebook or any other video site is to use the 720p mode with 30 fps. The last mode that is supported by this pocket video camera is WVGA which allows for the longest recording time on any memory card. The Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera also lets you shoot 5 MP still pictures in addition to the different video modes.
Another new feature that the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera sports is the macro mode. With the macro mode you can shoot and focus on small objects. The focus range starts at around 4 inches so you can get the pocket video camera really close to your object you want to film and get great results!
Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera – Built-In Screen, Anti-Glare And Zoom
The Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera has a built-in microphone and speaker. The LCD to view your video captures is 2 inches diagonally. The screen and the speakers allow you to quickly view the video you’ve taken. A nice feature is the anti-glare mode for the LCD screen. It artificially reduce the glare from your screen without affecting the video you shoot. This allows you to view the video you shot even in the brightest sunlight.
This pocket camcorder also has a 4x digital zoom which is surprisingly good. You will barely notice the picture getting grainy even at the extreme 4x zoom. The built-in HDMI port allows you to play your videos directly on your HD TV. Kodak provides a HDMI cable free of charge when you register the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera and pay for shipping and handling.
The battery on the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera is built-in and cannot be removed. You have to charge the battery through the camera and thus you have to make sure to bring the AC adapter with you when you bring the camera!
Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera – Capture Modes
The Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera offers a few very interesting and fun capture modes. You can film in black and white, with high saturation to bring out vivid colors and a 70′s film mode which contains muted colors, a little graininess and slightly green cast for captured video in a retro look. A very nice feature is the ‘Share’ button on the camera. When you’re in review mode you simply press the share button, then choose your sharing destination and when you connect the pocket camcorder to your computer the videos or pictures are automatically uploaded to the selected destinations. The share destinations include Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter and many other video and picture sharing sites.
An interesting little side-note is that the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera has the software for your PC preloaded. The first time you connect the pocket camcorder to your PC with the USB 2.0 connector you can download the software for the pocket video camera. MAC users will have to download the software through the web though.
Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera – Conclusion
The Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera is a more than solid pocket camcorder with many built-in features. The video and image quality is great for a pocket video camera at this price point. The ruggedness of the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera allows you to bring and use it nearly everywhere. The dimensions are 2.3 (W) × 0.7 (D) x 4.4 (H) inches which makes this camera small and handy and it basically fits in any pocket. A negative in our opinion is that the battery is built-in and cannot be charged outside of the camera. Another negative is that the HDMI cable is not included in the box. You have to request it from Kodak and pay for shipping and handling.
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