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29th July 2009
Kodak announce KODAK Zi8 Digital Video Camera

KODAK Zi8 Digital Video Camera brings sleek style and high-performance to pocket video

Easily shoot and share high-quality 1080p HD video

London, July 29, 2009 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced an exciting new addition to its popular line of Digital Video Cameras – the KODAK Zi8 Digital Video Camera, featuring a sleek design, high-quality full 1080p High Definition video capture, and built-in electronic image stabilisation.

“Images and video have tremendous power to help us stay connected to family and friends,” says Carolyn Walsh, Product Sales Director, CDG, FPG, UK & Ireland. “The KODAK Zi8 Digital Video Camera makes it easy to spontaneously capture HD video – of heartwarming moments, of ‘can you believe that?’ moments, and of just plain laugh-out-loud moments – and then quickly and easily share them.”

The slim and stylish KODAK Zi8 Digital Video Camera is designed to meet these needs at the touch of a button -- no lens cap, dials to turn or settings to adjust. The new camera’s range of advanced features includes:

  • Full HD 1080p video capture wherever you go;
  • Built-in electronic image stabilisation for sharper videos and reduced blurring;
  • Vivid 2.5” colour LCD;
  • Flexible swing-out USB arm for fast uploading, sharing, and charging;
  • 5 MP 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures;
  • Easy upload to Facebook and YouTube™;
  • Compatible with PC and Mac operating systems;
  • Record up to 10 hours of HD video* with the expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB;
  • Capture family and friends in their best light with smart face tracking technology;
  • See more details and accurate colours in low light;
  • External microphone jack that enables recording in stereo;
  • In-box HDMI cable;
  • Record from a distance or playback on your TV conveniently with optional remote control;
  • Grab attention and define your style with the ultra compact design, stunning looks, and a range of colours.

Uploading to Facebook and YouTube
The KODAK Zi8 Digital Video Camera provides one-button upload to Facebook, the premiere social networking and sharing website. Content can also be quickly and easily uploaded to YouTube™, the world’s most popular online video community. The built-in software on the camera allows seamless upload of your video and pictures from the same desktop interface used for video editing and movie creation.

Accessories
A range of accessories are available for the KODAK Zi8 Digital Video Camera, including:

  • KODAK SDHC Memory Cards, available in 4, 8, and 16GB capacities customised for optimal video capture;
  • KODAK Adventure Mount for helmet, handlebars and more;
  • KODAK Flexi-tripod;
  • KODAK cases, camera bags and neck straps;
  • Remote control.

Pricing and Availability
The KODAK Zi8 Digital Video Camera will be available in aqua, raspberry and black from September, 2009, and retail for £149.99.

*Record approximately 20 minutes per 1GB at HD 30fps.

 
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