Video camcorder technology has come a long way recently. Once it was miserable to haul around a huge video camera for each special event. You only used it for special events because it was so inconvenient.
Today, camcorders have much lighter and far more compact versions for video recording, plus better benefits than the older video cameras. One of the top, most portable of all video recording devices is the new Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder. Don't let its small size fool you. It is loaded with features. Now you have a ready device to film everything and everywhere.
These characteristics make this HD pocket video camera a necessity:
* Lightweight - This small beauty weighs in at under 4 ounces (without batteries) making it perfect for carrying around all the time.
* High Quality - You can now capture 1080 pixels of video, which is much better than the 770 pixels that other pocket camcorders offer. This tiny pocket camcorder has built-in stabilization to cut down on the blur you get with regular video recording.
* 2.5 inch LCD Display - That's no small display screen for a little pocket video camera. You can easily see what you are shooting on this LCD screen.
* Storage Modules - You not only get 128 Megabytes of built-in memory, but the Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder additionally supports SD cards via its built-in slots -- therefore you can store more video footage. LOTS more. You can record up to 10 HOURS of video with this outstanding little HD pocket video recorder.
* Still Photos - You can even take the most stunning stills with your Zi8 pocket camera, because it can take 16:9 widescreen still pictures at 5 Megapixel resolution!
* Upload Capabilities - This is big now. With this tiny portable pocket camcorder you will enjoy fast and easy, optimized uploads to your favorite social networking sites such as Facebook and YouTube.
The list of features and benefits of the Kodak Zi8 do not end there. It has a built-in speaker and microphone for recording audio, and listening to the playback while you watch it. If, like most people, you don't like using cables, the cable-free feature will be very appealing.
It includes: user guide, wrist strap, rechargeable lithium ion battery, adaptor and cable for charging, HDMI and AV cables for TV playback, and software for organizing and editing.
The Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder is a innovative new method to shoot video and it even has an affordable price tag -- $179. You're going to love it!
