- Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 m)
- Full 1080p HD video
- Electronic image stabilization
- Brilliant 2.0 in. color display
- Capture 5 megapixel HD stills (16:9)
Product Description
records to SD memory cards (not included),waterproof up to 10 feet,rugged design withstands falls from up to 4 feet… More >>
Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera NEWEST MODEL
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I am a Canon diehard fan. But Canon does not have anything that compares to Kodak Playsport HD waterproof pocket video camera. At 1080P the video recording is acceptable. But, at 720p and 60 frames per second this camera rocks, the results are great. I have used it around and in water, the blue filter helps under water. I am planning to use this for our Disney World vacation this year in the Water Parks.
This camera takes 5MP HD Stills, so now I have a camera that can take video and stills on demand wet or dry. I have other camera’s in the same category like Flip and Samsung both do not compare, even at 720p 60 frames per second. $150.00 pricetag is also very affordable.
Easy to carry, very user friendly to move files from the camera to the computer or directly to Youtube. Nightvision would be nice but most of my recordings will be in Daylight. Bottom line great camera and I have no cons to talk about.
Rating: 5 / 5
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3CVENCPX9P9WG I shot this using the Kodak PlaySport while snorkeling off of Ixtapa, Mexico. The water wasn’t the clearest, but I did get pretty good results. It looked really great in the pool. It also looks great above water! I use it at my son’s baseball games and I have been amazed at the quality. Hands down the best thing about this camera is the size. It’s so easy to slip in a pocket and just carry around. Great little vacation camera. My only complaint is that the control wheel is a little small. I would often accidentally stop recording while trying to zoom in or out. You get used to it though and it is a minor annoyance. I highly recommend this camera.
Rating: 5 / 5
I don’t understand how people can review components and features of a product that’s not even part of the product to begin with and rate the product low. I also don’t understand when a review uses another product for comparison; compare apples to apples, not grapes to watermelons. If you read the specs before buying you would know that the Playsport does not come with a built in flash, external charger, macro, optical zoom, etc. Although they would be nice to have, it’s just not relevant to this recorder, and would change the pricing for this product. For $150, the Playsport has its spot.
I felt it was necessary to review the Playsport based solely on its included components and features. With that said I purchased the Playsport because its pocket sized, lightweight, and portable to catch those once-in-a-lifetime moments I would have otherwise missed with my old camcorder, since I don’t like carrying a brick around with me everywhere I go.
Review based on 720p/60fps…
Great video quality. However loses some of that quality in low light situation. Turning on any light source(s) would definitley help.
Audio is clear and does pick up distant noises, but best up closer.
The digital zoom operates smoothly, with little to no jumpiness when zooming in or out.
LCD glare filter changes the contrast settings of the screen to help with sun glare.
EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) helps but I imagine would not take much to go past the design limits. I think the Playsports design actually helps contribute to EIS because how nice a fit it is in your hand which helps keep the recorder steady.
Size and durability. Feels very sturdy. The rubberized coating should make it easier to grip when it gets wet. Plus no annoying finger marks.
Plug and play. Easily connects to a TV using the supplied HDMI or component cables.
Battery charges via USB or 120V adaptor.
Have not tried the underwater feature or any still shots yet, but am excited to try it out at the pool come summer. Hopefully it doesn’t disapoint.
The Playsport read/writes at 9mb/s. Kodak recommends using a Class 4 SDHC card up to 32gb. I bought a Lexar Platinum II SDHC Card, Class 4, 16gb, 60x 9mb/s, works like a charm. At 1080p or 720p/60fps records about 3 hours, and at 720p/30fps records over 4 hours. Using more than a Class 4 card would be a waste of money since the Playsport can only perform up to 9mb/s, not to mention the problems I read about people using higher class cards (Kodak ZI8 model) and the device shutting off or freezing. May not affect the Playsport but it is the guts from the ZI8.
Hope this helps.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve been waiting for this to be released for several months, and was surprised when I got the notice that the ship date was moved up by a month. I’ve had this camera only for around 12 hours but have spent a few hours with it so far, and it was definitely worth waiting for. I considered the Flip Mino but decided to wait for this to come out because of the ability to use SD cards and also to remove and change the battery somewhat inexpensively.
I’m really glad I waited, and here’s why.
* Picture quality is fantastic. I’ve uploaded some things to Youtube, and the picture was crystal clear.
* Sound – The mic picked up a nice variety of sounds from office sounds (people typing,etc) to a loud surprise party with clarity.
* Size – It’s really small. It’s wide and flat. Fits in my jeans pocket and in my shirt pocket as well.
* Battery – I’m waiting to see how long it lasts, but it charged in around an hour and 45 minutes when plugged in to the wall.
* Software – I’m pretty impressed. It’s simple but it does pretty much what I’ll need it to do. I spent around 30 minutes messing around with it. The video uploaded quickly.It allowed for basic editing, color correction and enhancement,etc. It allows direct upload to Facebook,Youtube,Twitter,and Vimeo.
* Build Quality – It’s sturdy. Not heavy but definitely “solid”. I like the rubberized surface, I can imagine it will be easier to hold when it’s wet. I’m very excited to be able to film my daughter swimming from inside the pool!
We own a traditional video camera but it’s rarely used because it’s big and bulky, the battery life stinks, and making it work with the computer is almost impossible. The Kodak is a natural companion for the diaper bag and I look forward to recording many future memories with it.
The closest to a negative may just be due to the format itself. I used the Kodak software and burned a standard def dvd from a 1080p source and the video looked awful. Very “blocky”. I assumed it would at least be “dvd quality” but it’s barely VHS. Of course, I could just be doing something wrong. If I figure it out, I’ll revise this review!
Other than that issue, I love this thing! The other camera is going to be sold soon, this is all we need!
Rating: 5 / 5
I was, and still am, blown away by the quality recording I am getting off of this compact and rugged little camera. the 1080 setting can be a little blurry and choppy, but it is still better than most other compact camcorders I have used. The 720/60 frames setting is wonderful. I was astounded at the smoothness of the video, as well as the quality. Here’s the trouble though, and hopefully not indicative of a larger issue.
I am a firefighter and responded to a pin-in accident yesterday with my camera strapped to my chest. I hit record while on the truck enroute and when we arrived I saw the scene was one of the worst I have ever witnessed. We worked for about 35 minutes extricating the sole passenger, and when all was said and done, I returned to the truck and removed my camera. The record light was still on, the screen still showing a live preview, but the recorded time number had stopped at about 37 minutes. All the controls were unresponsive. Not even the power button worked. After about 5 minutes, I had no choice but to remove the battery to shut the camera off. I turned it back on, and was shown an exclamation point where the video I had just shot was. The video would not play. I removed the 8gb SD card and plugged it directly into my computer, and the file size of the last video shot was only 67MB, not nearly high enough for 37 minutes of 720p @ 60frames per second. I am still unable to get even that fragment to play.
Color me heart-broken.
As I said, I hope this is not a sign of a larger, or more common, problem. But until I hear otherwise, I wouldn’t use this camera when you really, really want to make sure you end up with a copy of the video (wedding, birthday, mat mitzvah, divorce, whatever).
Rating: 3 / 5