The Zi6 is Kodak's venture into the ultra-compact, budget HD video camera world. It is able to record high-definition video (720p at 60 frames per second with 16:9 aspect ratio) and hosts a 2.4-inch viewfinder along with the option to watch footage through an HDTV with included connector cables. The Zi6 features built-in USB and software for uploading footage to the internet and comes with file editing and sharing software. The camcorder is also equipped with an expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB) and includes rechargeable batteries and a charger.

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Kodak Zi6 1
MSRP $179.99
Release date September, 2008
Brand Kodak
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2 positive
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0 negative

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Pros:
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Very well priced
+4agreedisagree

Takes SDHC cards (cheap, and high capacity)
+4agreedisagree

Uses AA batteries - can be replaced on-the-go, rechargeable
+4agreedisagree

Tripod mount
+2agreedisagree

Takes still photos
+2agreedisagree

HD component output to TV set
+2agreedisagree

records in 720p high definition
+2agreedisagree

quality build - doesn't feel cheap
+2agreedisagree

Built-in macro lens
+1agreedisagree

Pocket size
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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Very poor low light capabilities
+3agreedisagree

No wind noise cancellation
+2agreedisagree

No microphone input
+2agreedisagree

No image stabilizer
+2agreedisagree

Low battery life
+2agreedisagree

Would prefer wider angle lens
+1agreedisagree

poor still image capturing
+1agreedisagree

effectively zero internal storage
+1agreedisagree

large size compared to competitors
+1agreedisagree


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Features

  • Video resolution: 720p at 60fps
  • Records in h.264
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Built-in USB for uploading files
  • Expandable memory through SD/SDHC card slot (max 32GB)
  • 2.4-inch LCD screen
  • Slow motion playback
  • File editing and sharing software
  • Rechargeable batteries and charger

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Kodak Zi6

• Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera

• Zi6 Camcorder

UPC: 041771152536

EAN: 041771152536

MPN: Zi6

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erwinsantoso

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July 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
69
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mixed
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9 pros
4 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Very well priced
  • Takes SDHC cards (cheap, and high capacity)
  • Uses AA batteries - can be replaced on-the-go, rechargeable
  • Tripod mount
  • Takes still photos
  • HD component output to TV set
  • records in 720p high definition
  • quality build - doesn't feel cheap
  • Pocket size

Cons

  • Very poor low light capabilities
  • No wind noise cancellation
  • No image stabilizer
  • Low battery life

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wzwirko

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March 3, 2009
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ProSCORE
78
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mixed
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7 pros
2 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Very well priced
  • Takes SDHC cards (cheap, and high capacity)
  • Uses AA batteries - can be replaced on-the-go, rechargeable
  • Tripod mount
  • Takes still photos
  • HD component output to TV set
  • Built-in macro lens

Cons

  • No microphone input
  • Would prefer wider angle lens

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Omar

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October 3, 2008
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
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3 pros
3 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Very well priced
  • Takes SDHC cards (cheap, and high capacity)
  • Uses AA batteries - can be replaced on-the-go, rechargeable

Cons

  • Very poor low light capabilities
  • No wind noise cancellation
  • No microphone input

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Yale

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July 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
45
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • Very well priced
  • Takes SDHC cards (cheap, and high capacity)
  • Uses AA batteries - can be replaced on-the-go, rechargeable
  • records in 720p high definition
  • quality build - doesn't feel cheap

Cons

  • Very poor low light capabilities
  • No image stabilizer
  • Low battery life
  • poor still image capturing
  • effectively zero internal storage
  • large size compared to competitors

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