Discount Kodak PlaySport Zx5 Full HD 1080P, Waterproof, Dustproof and Shockproof – Red – Promotion
- Total megapixels: 5 MP
- Sensor type: CMOS
- Optical sensor size: 1/1.26 cm (1/3.2 “)
- Optical zoom: -
- Digital zoom: 4 x
ZX5 Playsport Red Pocket CamcorderIf you’re going to live with no limits you need a digital video camera that can deliver the goods in full 1080p HD. The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera / Zx5 is up for the challenge. We built it to take on the most extreme lifestyles with an insanely tough design—we’re talking shockproof dustproof and waterproof to a depth of 3 m (10 ft) . And built-in image stabilization smooths out even the roughest ride. Whether you’re carving up the mountain or pulling
List Price: £149.99
A good choice,
i own the zx3. so when kodak said they where bringing out another waterproof camera with macro i couldnt wait to see what it was like.
it is alot like all the other kodak camcorders. it records in the following:
WVGA, 720p 30 and 60 FPS, 1080p
it also has a 5 megapixel camera option on it.
it has 4 extra colour effects which are good if the mood strikes.
normal, High Saturation, 70′s film, Black and white and Sepia
it also has the glare shield which the zx3 has. the difference with the zx5 is it has a sensor which change’s the screen automaticaly. i have tried it and it works very well.
i found the low light to be better than the zx3. the 60fps low light was really good.
it has an internal battery which some people dont like. i thought it would be a problem to but after having the zx5 for nearly a week i havent even noticed the internal battery.
you can record 2 hours and 35 mins in 720p at 30fps. which is better than the zx3.
you can edit the video on the camera its self and then press the share button to upload it on to facebook, youtube and other sites. you also have the arcsoft software that comes with the camera.
the zx5 has water correction which i would ashume works the same as the H20 setting on the zx3. the underwater video is a lot better than the zx3. it is very clear and the autofocus works very well underwater.
here is some underwater tests using both cameras:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh4_X1si2Jo&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlIUj3fjbww&feature=channel_video_title
some people have said about the zx5 having bad audio. i have had a lot of pocket HD camcorders and some of them had bad sound others have had really good sound. to me the sound is ok. i would admit that the zx3 has slightly better sound but to me the zx5′s sound is ok.
here is a sound test which was done. i dont think the sound is that bad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s8Kw2JC9zk&feature=channel_video_title
kodak have said that the zx3 will be discountinued soon. which means that the zx5 will take its place. i think that the zx5 has a lot to offer. the zx3 has some huge shoes to fill but it also has had its issues to.
the only issues i have found so far are that there is a background noise when using the camera underwater. also sometimes when you move the camera infront of the sun you get a bronze flash on the screen. some times the autofocus tries to focus behind you when there is nothing there. its not as bad as the sony bloggie cm5 but it is there.
i do like the zx5 and i have really enjoyed using it. i dont find the sound an issue and having used the zx5 for nearly a week i havent had any problems with the internal battey.
at the end of the day you have to make up your mind what you want and what camcorder fits those needs.
here are some pros and cons for the zx3 and zx5:
ZX3 Pros:
Cheaper. better sound. removable battery.
Cons:
soon to be discontinued. zoom has problem. low light is grainy. some have green pixels in low light. low light not so good. records 1 hour and 20mins per charge
ZX5 Pros:
has macro. has auto focus. better underwater video capture. battery records 2 and a half hours per charge. zoom is better. video quality is better. has special colour effects. low light is better. its dust proof, water proof and shock proof.
Cons:
slight background noise when underwater. bronze flash sometimes on sunny days. autofocus can sometimes jump. which means it goes out of focus for a couple of seconds.
so there you go. i really like my zx5 and i think i will be using it alot more than the old zx3. i hope this has helped.
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|Zx5,
I’m not a techy or photographer – I just wanted a camera to take video and stills when I’m sailing.
This was easy and intuitive to use. Doesn’t come with a SDHC memory card and so this is definetly required otherwise you are restricted to 5 stills or 5 seconds of video !
There’s no ‘flash’. Extra’s I’d consider buying are a bag, minitripod and a remote control. Maybe a spare SDHC card but a a 16gb card holds 4 hours of video. The battery goes for about 2 hours before needing a recharge.
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|Beware of Class of SDHC Memory Cards you buy.,
Fantastic Video Camera but does not work with Class 10 SDHC Memory Cards. After frustrating time on the Phone to Kodak they admitted that it does not work with Class 10 SDHC Cards. Firmware upgrade may resolve this issue later when its available. Their documentation states Class 4 or higher, in the enclosed documentation and on their website, as class 10 is higher than class 4 I assumed that it would be OK. But evidently not. Kodak say that it will work with Class 6 and 8 with no known issues. Thought I would play safe and have purchased 2 off 16G Class 4 Cards and they work fine. Each card gives just over 2.5 hrs of 1080p video. Great little Video Camera but just be aware of the SDHC Card issues mentioned.
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