invaderzim_2004 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) A.A.'s review of the Kodak Zx1 pocket HD camcorder More information Zx1 Pocket Video Camera Price paid: $99 Design The Zx1 is Kodak's answer to the Flip series of budget pocket camcorders. Mine is the red color model and has a included "designer" faceplate and is ultra light, weather resistant and small with the lens on the front and controls on the rear. In the box The included accessories are:2 AA batteries,a carry puch, propriety USB cable that has a similar mini connector as seen on cables from Kodak's cameras,a HDMI cable,a AV casble with RCA jacks and ArcSoft Media Impression (installed off the camera and Windows only). Power sources Unlike some other pocket HD camcorders, the Zx1 uses 2 AA batteries instead of propriety battery packs but it can use a optional Kodak KLIC-8000 battery pack if desired. Software and Editing on a PC The Zx1 includes ArcSoft Media Impression video editing software for Windows only (just connect the camera to a PC to install). You can edit, trim, splice and enhance videos plus dd pictures and music to your videos to make mash-ups and extract still images from video frames then email your videos or upload to YouTube right from the software. Editing with Macs ArcSoft Media Impression isn't available for Macs, but you can use iMovie or Final Cut Studio or even Final Cut Express, see below for a tip for the latter. For Macs, you'll either need to convert to Apple Intermediate Codec for Final Cut Studio or Final Cut Express using something like QuickTime Pro 7 or MPEG Streamclip . Also I found that converting to MP4 using these settings preserves the quality and allows easy import into Final Cut Studio or Final Cut Express: -MPEG4 improved -Data rate:256kbps -Image size:1280x720p HD -Audio:AAC-LC, 128kbps You can also use a recent version of iMovie if you don't want to bother with conversion. Usability and capture modes: It's very easy to use with a extremely simple control layout and the Zx1 can capture in these modes: Video HD 720P (30fps) HD 720P (60fps) VGA Still capture 3MP Video quality: Video quality is excellent and great for YouTube uploading. Conclusion: I really liked the Zx1-a affordable camcorder that does HD videos. Photo: Edited December 30, 2009 by invaderzim_2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jme621 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Ironic you posted this because sellout.woot has new ones in a package deal for 80 http://sellout.woot.com/Default.aspx?WootS...e479297adfe1895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invaderzim_2004 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'm in Australia and Woot doesn't ship anywhere other than the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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