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Manufacturer: Kodak Part number: 1442102
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- The Kodak Playsport is an excellent minicamcorder that can take some rough treatment and capture solid HD video.
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CNET editors' review
Kodak Playsport (black) price range: $108.99 - $114.99
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 05/27/2010
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.
User reviews
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Great video camera for the active lifestyle!
by unfrozenbeef on March 29, 2011
Pros: Waterproof, tough exterior, great video production
Cons: Have to convert to MPEG from MOV file type on the computer, No light
Summary: This video camera is great for taking on the go videos where ever you're at. Fits in your pocket easily. It would be great if it had a light, ...
Summary: This video camera is great for taking on the go videos where ever you're at. Fits in your pocket easily. It would be great if it had a light, but this hasn't been an issue for me as I use it outside most the time anyway.
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41/2 stars, but could be 5 with 2 minor tweaks.....
by barth9126 on March 21, 2011
Pros: Great resolution(720p 30fs/720p 60fs/1080p!!!!), Small an light, but still tough. Awesome video editing/sharing software. Comes with the mini HDMI needed to play on an HDTV.
Cons: Audio recording records well up close, but outside of 10-20 ft. voices get faint. Digital zoom, this limits recording distant objects. Both of these cons are minor, and are easy to look past considering how good this camera is.
Summary: Bought this for recording my son's wrestling matches and it was the perfect buy for the job. Looked at the Flip Cam, but was wary of the flimsy looking ...
Summary: Bought this for recording my son's wrestling matches and it was the perfect buy for the job. Looked at the Flip Cam, but was wary of the flimsy looking USB stick connector. The video in 720p at 60 frames/sec. looks great, haven't even bothered with trying to record in 1080p(which uses a ton of storage). Hooked it up directly to my HDTV and watched the first recordings and was impressed. The software included works great for FB or Youtube uploads, and I am using it to make a highlight film, which has tons of video/caption/transition options. Could not be happier with this cam.
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Best HD Camera on a budget!
by Darthbane2007 on March 13, 2011
Pros: Affordable Price
Simple design
Fits in your pocketCons: No Flash
5 MP Limit on pictures
Low Battery Life
Low light capabilitiesSummary: If you are looking for a camera that shoots hd video but you don't have the money to spring for an expensive camera, the Kodak Playsport is the answer ...
Summary: If you are looking for a camera that shoots hd video but you don't have the money to spring for an expensive camera, the Kodak Playsport is the answer for you! Shoots excellent video in WVGA, 1280X720, 1280X720 at 60 f/s, and 1080X1280 video. You're also able to take pictures that are sized at 5 MP. The amount of video and pics you take is dependent on what size memory card you have in the camera. I would suggest getting at least a 4GB card..
Nothing really is wrong with the camera. However, there is no flash, so taking pics in low to dark conditions in impossible. Also, the 5MP set size for pics leaves no room for you to take smaller size photos. And also, if you plan to shoot on the HD video settings, make sure you have charger or extra battery at your disposal, because that will eat up the battery life like candy..
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Good outdoors camera, tough, good sound, good pictures.
by PS Fuller on March 1, 2011
Pros: Simple, water-proof, and easy to handle.
Cons: My only regret is the kodacs lack of magnification options.
Summary: It's a great camera for taking on hikes or skiing or anywhere you have a chance of getting soaked.
Summary: It's a great camera for taking on hikes or skiing or anywhere you have a chance of getting soaked.
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great for just about everything
by bakonfreek on February 27, 2011
Pros: HD, takes stills, low light, waterproof, digital zoom isn't too terrible
Cons: no macro mode, batter life, only takes 5MP pictures, have to wait a few seconds after startup to even use it
Summary: The Kodak Playsport is a great camera for just about everyone. It's durable, it's WATERPROOF, it shoots up to 1080p HD, it takes photos, heck I wander if ...
Summary: The Kodak Playsport is a great camera for just about everyone. It's durable, it's WATERPROOF, it shoots up to 1080p HD, it takes photos, heck I wander if it can make my breakfast. I was really hoping there would be some sort of switch or a button to press to put it in a macro mode, but I can live with the infinity focus. The battery is...well...it kind of sucks. I don't know if this has anything to do with the fact that I am using a 16GB card with the camera, but when I start it up, I have to wait at least 2 seconds before the camera is even usable, but when it does boot, it's one of the better portable cameras i've owned...I'd even go so far as to say it could kill the Flip. it has more features, it has better quality, and it's much much cheaper. I'd reccomend it for anyone between the ages of 12 and however old you can be using a camera and not look weird.
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Simple to use Anywhere, HD quality @ SD price
by jlazare on February 24, 2011
Pros: Portability, Durability, Ease of use, HD quality, Replaceable SD card, 5M Photos when needed. Good in low light conditions, decent audio, affordable extras and great price to value ratio
Cons: Battery Life in HD Mode, Screen contrast settings could be better. Built in share software did not work with my Macbook pro.
Summary: I bought the play sport based on its size, ease of use and support for HD 1080. Have been impressed with image stability, photo quality and direct playback capability. I ...
Summary: I bought the play sport based on its size, ease of use and support for HD 1080. Have been impressed with image stability, photo quality and direct playback capability. I was wowed by it durability when I dropped it 10 plus ft. onto gym floor the first time I used it and it did not even get a scratch. I also love how portable it is and find myself using it more often than I expected. Overall a great camcorder for those folks with an active lifestyle where portability matters.
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Great camera.. HORRIBLE EIS!
by seider7 on February 1, 2011
Pros: Great image quality, great audio, great low light, water proof, durable..
Cons: EIS problems
Summary: This camera is amazing. It is my first pocket camcorder and I have a lot of fun using it. Everything was great until I zoomed in one day. I zoomed ...
Summary: This camera is amazing. It is my first pocket camcorder and I have a lot of fun using it. Everything was great until I zoomed in one day. I zoomed in, and at about 75% to full zoom, the image vibrated and change colour momentarily. I zoomed out and it did the same thing in the same spot again. I tried different shooting modes (720p, 720p 60 fps, 1080, etc.) but it only changed a little. I contacted Kodak to get it repaired and they said that it was a problem with the model and that it could not be fixed. I know of many other people who have had the same problem. They say to turn off the EIS, so I do. It helps a little but the "shake" is still there. If I want the EIS on, I should be able to have it on without have to worry about the image NOT BEING STABLE! There is a video that I posted on Youtube if you would like to have a look at what I was talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H-nr45t-P4 . Please, if you could, could you please comment either here on on my youtube to let me know if you have the same problem. I want to create a group of people with the same problem to show to Kodak that the problem should be fixed!
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Excellent HD video camera, easy to use, great features.
by MachMarcus on January 19, 2011
Pros: Great size and wonderful HD full light video. Love that it uses SD card instead of internal memory. Software uploads video to YouTube easily. Love that I can take it to the beach and near the pool without issues.
Cons: Low light video is poor.
Summary: The best small HD camcorder! Nice form, great video, SD card memory & great price. Add that its waterproof and shockproof & you have a great combination.
Summary: The best small HD camcorder! Nice form, great video, SD card memory & great price. Add that its waterproof and shockproof & you have a great combination.
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Size is Great, but....
by Montaghami on January 17, 2011
Pros: Its small and easy to carry, its cute, in proper lighting the pictures are great! Video is also very good in proper lighting.
Cons: No FLASH...Unstable...need tripod:( and no Optical Zoom Lens.
Summary: Overall its a nice product, if it had a flash/optical zoom, it would be close to perfect for the price. The lack of a optical zoom lens instead of ...
Summary: Overall its a nice product, if it had a flash/optical zoom, it would be close to perfect for the price. The lack of a optical zoom lens instead of digital zoom loses sharpness. Best to get the big picture and edit later.
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Awsome! Great video quality, waterproof small and easy
by DBeastlyDozer on December 7, 2010
Pros: It performs in daylight almost as well as my Cannon HG20. I wasn't afraid to take it places I wouldn't take my expensive equipment. We took it on a swim with the Dolphins and it worked great!
Cons: It is grainy in low light.
Summary: Awsome! I really recomend this camera for the outdoor type of person. It is tough, performs well and is waterproof. Heck if it gets lost or stolen you can afford ...
Summary: Awsome! I really recomend this camera for the outdoor type of person. It is tough, performs well and is waterproof. Heck if it gets lost or stolen you can afford to buy another. This is a fun usable video camera, I love it. I will keep this camera in my glove box for all those spontanious moments.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kodak
- Part number: 1442102
- Description: Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The Kodak Playsport has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it's not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 feet under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don't need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the Kodak Playsport will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
- Enclosure Color Black
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- Effective Photo Resolution 5 megapixels
- Total Pixels 5.0 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Flash card
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Automatic
- Exposure Modes Automatic
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Lens System
- Type Lens - 5.54 mm - F/2.8
- Lens aperture F/2.8
- Lens system type Lens
- Min focal length 5.54 mm
- Focus Adjustment Focus free
Additional Features
- Additional Features YouTube capture mode,
USB 2.0 compatibility - Software Drivers & Utilities,
ArcSoft MediaImpression - Included Accessories Wrist strap,
HDMI cable,
Audio / video cable Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 2 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x Composite video/audio output Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later,
MS Windows Vista,
MS Windows 7,
MS Windows XP SP2 - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Protection Crushproof,
Waterproof - Underwater Depth Up to 9.8 ft
Battery
- Supported Battery Kodak KLIC 7004
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
- Microphone technology Electret condenser
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Power
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Built-in
Product series
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Manufacturer: Kodak
Specs: Lens - 5.54 mm - F/2.8,
Kodak Playsport - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card
Accessories
- Hoodman Camcorder Mounting Strap LCD screen hood loupe strap (34879378)24.99
- Lowepro Digital Video Case 30 - pouch for camcorder (34580141)20.94
- Vanguard BIIN 17 - shoulder bag for camcorder (35263239)22.95 - 27.59
- Vanguard BIIN 8H - carrying bag for camcorder (35263244)10.33 - 20.70
- Vanguard BIIN 8H - carrying bag for camcorder (35263251)10.33 - 18.80
- Veho Extreme Sports Pack for Muvi camcorder accessory kit (34879765)17.99 - 19.99
- Sony LCS BBH/B - case for camcorder (35153999)24.99
- Sony LCS BBG/B - soft case for camcorder (35136296)24.99
- Sony LCJ TSA/W - case for camcorder (34576173)11.99 - 26.42
- Canon FC-10 - semi-hard case for camcorder (33614120)26.99
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Kodak
- Address:
343 State Street, Rochester, NY 14650
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