Friday, April 15, 2011

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Kodak Playsport (black)

PRICE RANGE
CNET Rating
Average CNET User's Rating
THE GOOD
Excellent video for its class; waterproof to 10 feet; HDMI cable included; very good sharing software.
THE BAD
No built-in USB connector; short battery life at highest resolution; no memory card; sharing software is Windows only.
THE BOTTOM
LINE
The Kodak Playsport is an excellent minicamcorder that can take some rough treatment and capture solid HD video.© 2011 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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User Reviews
Average Users Rating:
1.
itstheismael
Apr 16, 2010
12:24 am
Rating:
pZi8 in a Zx3's body./pp

Pros:
Same exact camera as the Zi8, minus the external mic jack and macro mode. br /Waterproof to 3M br /Very good quality videos, tested 720p/60fps on 42" TV and it looks great./pp
Cons: EIS too wimpy for my shaky hands. br /Low ...
2.
Improviz
Jun 11, 2010
03:40 pm
Rating:
pGreat video, waterproof, does what it says./pp

Pros:
Got a Playsort in May. 720p 60/fps is the mode to use for great looking video. Even performs well in low light. Comes with all the cables you'll ever need. Super easy to use, good battery life even with the EIS turned ...
3.
ConradEOD
Mar 16, 2010
08:25 pm
Rating:
pBest mini HD video camera by far! And CHEAP!/pp

Pros:
Wide viewing angle on lens, good quality picture, better sound quality than prior models, more portable and rugged! I came from the Zi8 and got my Playsport this week. Small and portable, and it feels very comfortable in ...
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