Kodak Zi6 review roundup

Let's get to business and see what we got for today. As competition gets tougher every day on the mini HD camcorder market, we will see more and more products announced and probably more manufacturers will try to gain a slice of the cake. Kodak recognized the opportunity and launched the Zi6, which you can read about here. As usual, let's start with the official info from the product page here.

Buy a Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera here.

Life moves fast. Grab it in HD.

• Take stunning HD videos (720p at 60 fps)
• Easy upload to YouTube™ with built-in USB
• Record hours of video—up to 32 GB worth
• View on any HDTV with the included cables
• Edit and share videos with the included software CD
• Rechargeable batteries and charger included

Specifications:

Sensor type		1 / 4.5–type 1.6 MP CMOS
Lens		4.1 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus
Zoom		2X digital
Display		2.4 in. LCD
Storage		128 MB internal memory*, SD/SDHC card expansion slot
Focus modes		normal, close-up
Focus range		normal: 27.6 in. (70 cm)–infinity close-up: 2 in. (5 cm)
White balance		auto
Video capture		H.264 (MOV), AAC LC
Video quality		HD60: 720p at 60 fps—16:9 HD: 720p at 30 fps—16:9 (default) VGA
Still format		JPEG
Picture quality		3 MP (stills, interpolated)
Microphone		mono
Speaker		yes
I/O interface		USB 2.0 (high speed); component output; AV output
Tripod mount		1/4 in. standard
Power		(2) AA batteries (Ni-MH recommended)
Dimensions		64 × 114 × 23.5 mm (2.5 × 4.5 × 0.9 in.)
Weight		107 g (3.8 oz) without batteries

And the reviews list is here:

• http://theocacao.com/document.page/591
• http://www.laptopmag.com/review/camcorders/kodak-zi6-pocket-video-camera.aspx
• http://gizmodo.com/5055576/kodak-zi6-pocket-camcorder-lightning-review
• http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/kodak-zi6-black/4505-6500_7-33141798.html
• http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Kodak-Zi6-Camcorder-Review-35562.htm
• http://www.macworld.com/article/135948/2008/10/kodakzi6.html
• http://www.chipchick.com/2008/09/kodak_zi6_review.html
• http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/07/29/review-kodak-zi6-camcorder/
• http://www.lawrenceingraham.com/kodak-zi6-review-by-a-normal-mac-user/
• http://www.lifeofjustin.com/kodak-zi6-review/
• http://www.gadling.com/2008/09/29/product-review-kodak-zi6-pocket-hd-video-camera/
• http://www.trustedeviews.com/camcorders/review/2008/11/18/Kodak-Zi6-Pocket-Video-Camera/p1
• http://www.gadgetell.com/tech/comment/gadgetell-video-review-kodak-zi6-hd-camcorder/
• http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/kodak_zi6

You can support me and buy the Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera here.