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Technical Details
- 720p HD video capture at 60fps
- Record up to 10 hours of HD Video
- Expandable SD/SDHC card slot can hold up to 32 GB
- Rugged, weather-resistant design
- Built-in software makes it easy to edit, create and upload to sharing sites like YouTube
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
The Kodak Zx1 is one of a new generation of minicamcorder that is designed to make it incredibly easy to shoot, share and enjoy high quality video.
Introducing a new generation of compact video camera
With the explosion of sites like YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo there is now huge demand for easy ways to shoot and share video clips. So, enter The Kodak Zx1. Designed with action and adventure in mind the Zx1 has a rugged design with a rubberised finish on the back for good grip and is NEMA rated IP43 making it dust, water and ice resistant. With a compact design it’ll fit nicely into most pockets and the brushed steel front with rubber buttons looks great and makes it a joy to use. The Zx1 is powered by 2 standard AA batteries, 2 pre-charged NiMH batteries and a charger come in the box but if you ever run out of power, replacement AA batteries are readily available.
HD quality
The Zx1 stands out from many of the other minicamcorders on the market because it shoots stunning quality 720p HD video at upto 60 frames per second (fps). You can choose other video modes simply by clicking the left and right arrows on the keypad selecting HD 60fps, HD30 fps, VGA or still camera. The biggest advantage of the high resolution is that it’ll look great when blown up. This isn’t so important if you only view video on a small window on your PC screen but with the Zx1 footage you can scale the video to full screen and retain image sharpness, for the best possible picture the Zx1 has HDMI connectivity so you view the videos on your HDTV. Both HDMI and standard composite cables are included in the box. On the go you can view your clips on the 2 inch LCD screen with the option of slow motion and you can find the best bits using the four speeds of fast forward and rewind, up to x16, or simply go forward or back frame by frame. The Zx1 also includes a mic and speaker to capture and playback sound and the high speed processor in the Zx1 adjusts exposure and autofocus quickly. For rock solid video the Zx1 features digital blur reduction technology and tripod mount if required.
Easy to share
The Zx1 comes with ArcSoft MediaImpression software which is automatically installed when you connect the Zx1’s USB connector to your PC. The software is incredibly easy to use and allows you to organize your videos and features an easy one button upload to YouTube and Vimeo. You can also re-format your video clip to the best resolution for sending on email at the touch of a button. To put you in the directors chair there’s a basic ‘movie maker’ feature which allows you to add text screens for a titles at the beginning and credits end of the movie, edit clips, sequence a number of clips to tell your story and add music. A media convertor also makes it easy to transcode your videos for viewing on other common devices like an iPod or Kodak picture frame and you can burn DVD’s for viewing on TV and archiving. Uploading your videos is easy too simply connect the Zx1 to your PC with the USB connector and the video’s automatically upload and are ready to use! The ArcSoft software is not Mac compatible, but if you own a Mac its easy to transfer your videos simply buy dragging and dropping to your desktop as you would for any USB device and you can edit your video using iMovie.
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With the explosion of sites like YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo there is now huge demand for easy ways to shoot and share video clips. So, enter The Kodak Zx1. Designed with action and adventure in mind the Zx1 has a rugged design with a rubberised finish on the back for good grip and is NEMA rated IP43 making it dust, water and ice resistant. With a compact design it’ll fit nicely into most pockets and the brushed steel front with rubber buttons looks great and makes it a joy to use. The Zx1 is powered by 2 standard AA batteries, 2 pre-charged NiMH batteries and a charger come in the box but if you ever run out of power, replacement AA batteries are readily available.
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The Zx1 stands out from many of the other minicamcorders on the market because it shoots stunning quality 720p HD video at upto 60 frames per second (fps). You can choose other video modes simply by clicking the left and right arrows on the keypad selecting HD 60fps, HD30 fps, VGA or still camera. The biggest advantage of the high resolution is that it’ll look great when blown up. This isn’t so important if you only view video on a small window on your PC screen but with the Zx1 footage you can scale the video to full screen and retain image sharpness, for the best possible picture the Zx1 has HDMI connectivity so you view the videos on your HDTV. Both HDMI and standard composite cables are included in the box. On the go you can view your clips on the 2 inch LCD screen with the option of slow motion and you can find the best bits using the four speeds of fast forward and rewind, up to x16, or simply go forward or back frame by frame. The Zx1 also includes a mic and speaker to capture and playback sound and the high speed processor in the Zx1 adjusts exposure and autofocus quickly. For rock solid video the Zx1 features digital blur reduction technology and tripod mount if required.
With the Zx1 you’ll never run out of memory, whilst many minicamcorders feature small internal memories, the Zx1 has an SD card slot which can take upto a 32GB SDHC card good for upto an incredible 10 hours of video at HD 30fps (1GB = 20mins). And if you run out of memory on the go you can simply change to a new card.
 Easy editing software included. |
The Zx1 comes with ArcSoft MediaImpression software which is automatically installed when you connect the Zx1’s USB connector to your PC. The software is incredibly easy to use and allows you to organize your videos and features an easy one button upload to YouTube and Vimeo. You can also re-format your video clip to the best resolution for sending on email at the touch of a button. To put you in the directors chair there’s a basic ‘movie maker’ feature which allows you to add text screens for a titles at the beginning and credits end of the movie, edit clips, sequence a number of clips to tell your story and add music. A media convertor also makes it easy to transcode your videos for viewing on other common devices like an iPod or Kodak picture frame and you can burn DVD’s for viewing on TV and archiving. Uploading your videos is easy too simply connect the Zx1 to your PC with the USB connector and the video’s automatically upload and are ready to use! The ArcSoft software is not Mac compatible, but if you own a Mac its easy to transfer your videos simply buy dragging and dropping to your desktop as you would for any USB device and you can edit your video using iMovie.
Ready to go
No need to buy any extra cables or batteries. Included in the Zx1 are 2x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, a battery charger and HDMI, composite AV and USB cables. However, although there is 128MB of internal memory on the Zx1 you’ll need to buy an SD card to shoot a useful length of video.
Product Description
Take stunning 720p HD videos rain or shine with this weather-resistant recorder. Great results in bright light or low light easily edit create upload to YouTube with built-in software. Record up to 10 hours of HD video. SD/SDHC card slot capacity 32GB
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Yellow
A cracking piece of kit, I was a bit sceptical about other reviews that I had read concerning the amazing picture quality but having viewed the results on both my computer and plasma TV I am more than happy with the results.
The Zx1 can capture still pictures as well as VGA, HD & HD60 video with all major cable types (HDMI,AV & USB) supplied so connecting to your PC/TV/Laptop is quick and easy.
The quick start user guide is exactly what it says although a full guide can be downloaded from the Kodak website.
There is no flip out USB conector or protruding lens and the camera literally will fit comfortably in your pocket.
The only slight drawback is that there is no facility to monitor how much memory has been used, however an 8mb SDHC card should store a shed load of video and is also easily repleced should you need to do so.
The Ni-MH batteries supplied do take 12 hours to charge completely but I have an Energizer CH15MN charger that fully charges them in 15 minutes, the camera takes other brands of Ni-MH batteries as well as ordinary AA batteries.
If you are looking to buy a compact, robust, HD video/still camera then I would stongly recommed the Zx1 for incredible value for money and excellent quality in both the style and the picture quality.
The Zx1 can capture still pictures as well as VGA, HD & HD60 video with all major cable types (HDMI,AV & USB) supplied so connecting to your PC/TV/Laptop is quick and easy.
The quick start user guide is exactly what it says although a full guide can be downloaded from the Kodak website.
There is no flip out USB conector or protruding lens and the camera literally will fit comfortably in your pocket.
The only slight drawback is that there is no facility to monitor how much memory has been used, however an 8mb SDHC card should store a shed load of video and is also easily repleced should you need to do so.
The Ni-MH batteries supplied do take 12 hours to charge completely but I have an Energizer CH15MN charger that fully charges them in 15 minutes, the camera takes other brands of Ni-MH batteries as well as ordinary AA batteries.
If you are looking to buy a compact, robust, HD video/still camera then I would stongly recommed the Zx1 for incredible value for money and excellent quality in both the style and the picture quality.
378 of 384 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black|Amazon Vine™ Review
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The Kodak ZX1 is a continuation of Kodak's line of HD handicams. It is capable of taking excellent quality HD video in 720p. There are a large range of these sorts of cameras on the market now, with the Kodak and the Flip MinoHD being the market leaders, I would say. I have used both, and shall compare their relative merits.
1. Quality of image
This is the one everyone will really care about. The new Kodak ZX1 does make a noticeable improvement over its Kodak predecessor, particularly in low light. Previous Kodak USB cameras were virtually unwatchable in anything less than full daylight. The ZX1 performs well in overcast conditions, and is watchable indoors, though there is a noticeable increase in noise. However, the Flip MinoHD wildly outperforms it, with far more detail, less noise and less streaking. In daylight, I'd say the Mino HD still has the slight edge, but the differences are less prominent.
2. Quality of Sound
Again, the Flip MinoHD is head and shoulders above the ZX1 in terms of sound quality captured. The ZX1 is still no slouch, and sound reproduction is perfectly adequate and useable for a camera of this size and for the intended market. But its microphone shows little regard for distant sources, and the person holding the camera can sound a little over-loud and distorted. The MinoHD doesn't have these problems, with distant and near sounds being captured smoothly.
3. Looks and usability
This is more of a case of personal taste. The MinoHD is smaller (about the size of a Nokia 6300, though a bit thicker) and probably slightly simpler, with a big red button for recording. It is also square on the bottom, which seems irrelevant, until you come to try and stand the ZX1 on a table top and you realise it will just fall over! The ZX1 has a slick brushed steel front, with sexy touch-sensitive buttons. It also comes in a range of great colours - I have the red, but actually think the yellow looks the best. However, the MinoHD's menus are more intuitive and quicker to navigate.
4. Features
The ZX1 features the ability to take still pictures, which is actually incredibly useful. Why the guys at Flip didn't think to do this is unknown, but it creates a massive weakness compared to their rival. Who wants to bother taking two cameras with them? Sometimes you'll see something that doesn't warrant a video, but would make a great still. Also the Kodak allows you to change the level of fidelity, meaning you can save on memory by recording on lower resolutions. Even better, it allows/requires the use of an SD card, which means you have virtually limitless memory. And it uses rechargeable batteries which are shipped with it, along with a charger! The Flip doesn't do any of this. The ZX1 wins this hands down.
The ZX1 is a great camera in its own right, but the MinoHD does edge it out in terms of performance and function, and would be the obvious choice if it wasn't for the lack of features. Its a tough choice, and really depends on what you intend to use the camera for. For long trips away from your PC, the ZX1 is the camera for you. If you are staying closer to home though, the Flip might be the better choice.
1. Quality of image
This is the one everyone will really care about. The new Kodak ZX1 does make a noticeable improvement over its Kodak predecessor, particularly in low light. Previous Kodak USB cameras were virtually unwatchable in anything less than full daylight. The ZX1 performs well in overcast conditions, and is watchable indoors, though there is a noticeable increase in noise. However, the Flip MinoHD wildly outperforms it, with far more detail, less noise and less streaking. In daylight, I'd say the Mino HD still has the slight edge, but the differences are less prominent.
2. Quality of Sound
Again, the Flip MinoHD is head and shoulders above the ZX1 in terms of sound quality captured. The ZX1 is still no slouch, and sound reproduction is perfectly adequate and useable for a camera of this size and for the intended market. But its microphone shows little regard for distant sources, and the person holding the camera can sound a little over-loud and distorted. The MinoHD doesn't have these problems, with distant and near sounds being captured smoothly.
3. Looks and usability
This is more of a case of personal taste. The MinoHD is smaller (about the size of a Nokia 6300, though a bit thicker) and probably slightly simpler, with a big red button for recording. It is also square on the bottom, which seems irrelevant, until you come to try and stand the ZX1 on a table top and you realise it will just fall over! The ZX1 has a slick brushed steel front, with sexy touch-sensitive buttons. It also comes in a range of great colours - I have the red, but actually think the yellow looks the best. However, the MinoHD's menus are more intuitive and quicker to navigate.
4. Features
The ZX1 features the ability to take still pictures, which is actually incredibly useful. Why the guys at Flip didn't think to do this is unknown, but it creates a massive weakness compared to their rival. Who wants to bother taking two cameras with them? Sometimes you'll see something that doesn't warrant a video, but would make a great still. Also the Kodak allows you to change the level of fidelity, meaning you can save on memory by recording on lower resolutions. Even better, it allows/requires the use of an SD card, which means you have virtually limitless memory. And it uses rechargeable batteries which are shipped with it, along with a charger! The Flip doesn't do any of this. The ZX1 wins this hands down.
The ZX1 is a great camera in its own right, but the MinoHD does edge it out in terms of performance and function, and would be the obvious choice if it wasn't for the lack of features. Its a tough choice, and really depends on what you intend to use the camera for. For long trips away from your PC, the ZX1 is the camera for you. If you are staying closer to home though, the Flip might be the better choice.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black|Amazon Vine™ Review
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The ZX-1 is an HD handheld camcorder from Kodak which is focused on simplicity and accesability. And in those traits it does very well.
For the record, I am not very experienced with cameras and video camcorders. The Zx-1 then, was a good entry level device to get me more interested in filming - which it has done. Straight out the box, it contains everything you need to get started except a memory card. The camera does have internal memory, but it's minimal.
I was impressed with the number of different connector cables in the box including an HDMI cable and also the rechargable batteries complete with charger. Personally I think that having AA batteries instead of an internal one is quite beneficial and suits the camera very well - and to have the required equipment included is a very welcome bonus.
The camera itself is reasonably chunky.. maybe twice the thickness of my previous phone. It does feel well built though and seems to be splashproof and relatively shockproof. The screen is okay but does feel quite low quality.
Recording is a matter of pressing record and once again to stop. There is a lackluster zoom function and no other options on the handset. You can flick beween stills, HD and HD60 - with the former looking distinctly average and HD60 looking very smooth indeed. The picture suffers drastically in low light conditions, with no nightvision or other image enhancing functions - recording in dark environments is almost pointless.
Also, due to the design of the camera - the steadiness of the recording depends on how still you can hold your arm. This means that the picture can often be very shakey. The picture also always feels zoomed in. The viewing angle is quite narrow and to fit a lot in on the screen you have to stand quite far back from whatever you're recording.
The included software is easy to use and reasonably robust for the camera. It's already loaded on to the device, so no disc is needed to install. It has a feature to upload to youtube that I've not used, but seems pretty easy.
to summarise some points..
+ Easy to Use
+ Compact
+ Splashproof
+ Seemingly tough
+ Good number of included accesories
+ Software easy to use
+ Picture quality on HD60 looks pretty good
+ Reasonably Cheap
- Not for recording enthusiasts
- Very bad in low light conditions
- No special effects or functions on the camera
- Picture can be shakey
- Picture always seems zoomed in
- Low quality Screen
Okay so as I said, I don't have much knowledge to compare the ZX-1 with other products. But I have listed what I like and dislike about the camera. I'm defintitely happy with it and from discovering it's weaknesses, I will be able to use the camera differently to minimise them. It's dependant on you though if those faults are enough to put you off.
I will be using it plenty in future though and from using it - It's sparked an interest in filming and editing more.
For the record, I am not very experienced with cameras and video camcorders. The Zx-1 then, was a good entry level device to get me more interested in filming - which it has done. Straight out the box, it contains everything you need to get started except a memory card. The camera does have internal memory, but it's minimal.
I was impressed with the number of different connector cables in the box including an HDMI cable and also the rechargable batteries complete with charger. Personally I think that having AA batteries instead of an internal one is quite beneficial and suits the camera very well - and to have the required equipment included is a very welcome bonus.
The camera itself is reasonably chunky.. maybe twice the thickness of my previous phone. It does feel well built though and seems to be splashproof and relatively shockproof. The screen is okay but does feel quite low quality.
Recording is a matter of pressing record and once again to stop. There is a lackluster zoom function and no other options on the handset. You can flick beween stills, HD and HD60 - with the former looking distinctly average and HD60 looking very smooth indeed. The picture suffers drastically in low light conditions, with no nightvision or other image enhancing functions - recording in dark environments is almost pointless.
Also, due to the design of the camera - the steadiness of the recording depends on how still you can hold your arm. This means that the picture can often be very shakey. The picture also always feels zoomed in. The viewing angle is quite narrow and to fit a lot in on the screen you have to stand quite far back from whatever you're recording.
The included software is easy to use and reasonably robust for the camera. It's already loaded on to the device, so no disc is needed to install. It has a feature to upload to youtube that I've not used, but seems pretty easy.
to summarise some points..
+ Easy to Use
+ Compact
+ Splashproof
+ Seemingly tough
+ Good number of included accesories
+ Software easy to use
+ Picture quality on HD60 looks pretty good
+ Reasonably Cheap
- Not for recording enthusiasts
- Very bad in low light conditions
- No special effects or functions on the camera
- Picture can be shakey
- Picture always seems zoomed in
- Low quality Screen
Okay so as I said, I don't have much knowledge to compare the ZX-1 with other products. But I have listed what I like and dislike about the camera. I'm defintitely happy with it and from discovering it's weaknesses, I will be able to use the camera differently to minimise them. It's dependant on you though if those faults are enough to put you off.
I will be using it plenty in future though and from using it - It's sparked an interest in filming and editing more.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good cheap HD camcorder
I purchased my Kodak ZX1 2 years ago and I still use it to this date. It records good quality HD video at 60FPS or 30FPS. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lujadris
zoom problems
worked well for 18 months, now i can zoom in but the zoom out butten works occasionally. expected better from kodak.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Richard O. Donohoe
VERY IMPRESSIVE!
I purchased this item over a year ago for my daughter and I couldn't be happier.
She enjoys making videos and she is always round the house filming. Read more
She enjoys making videos and she is always round the house filming. Read more
Published 9 months ago by AJG
ALMOST PERFECT!!!!!!!
It's an excellent buy for this price. All you have to do is put the batteries in, plug it in the PC, spend about 3 minutes setting up the software and you're away!! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Alexander The Great
Great camera
Used this to record squash games, the quality of the picture world class. Battery life is tops as well. This is highly recommended
Published 10 months ago by Andrew Fynn
Recording duration of 27h 30m at VGA resolution on a 32Gb card...
I've written this (rather brief) review because having searched high & low, all over the Net, no-where (including in the Zx1's manual as well as on Kodak's website) does it list or... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Nothern Climes
Excellent little HD camera
Excellent picture from a small, unobtrusive camera. Controls are easy to use, battery life excellent providing you use good batteries (I tend not to use the re-chargeable ones). Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. Crawford
Very good.
The camera and video is very very good in daylight, but in night time, there seems to be no flash feature or maybe i have not figured it out. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Abi
Kodak Zx1 - CCTV! Does the job with ease
I use two of these cameras with 32gb SDHC cards recording indoor CCTV footage in my shop. Perhaps not what they were designed for! Read more
Published 15 months ago by CA
kodak video camera
we were disappointed that the camera when delivered was just left beside the doorstep & no note was put through the letter-box to inform us, however once opened my 8 year old... Read more
Published 16 months ago by musag
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