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Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera (Black)

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One-button upload to popular sharing sites plus e-mail
3.0 in. capacitive touchscreen LCD
Full 1080p HD video and 5 MP HD still pictures
On-camera editing
LCD Glare Shield

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Technical Details

Color	Black
Item Dimensions	6.06 x 2.94 x 6.63 inches
Item Weight	0.32 pounds
Lithium Battery Energy Content	1 Watt Hour
Lithium Battery Voltage	1 Volt
Lithium Battery Weight	1 ounce
Media Format Digital Video	Internal Flash Memory, SD, SDHC
Media Type	Flash card

Optical Sensor Resolution	5 MP
Optical Sensor Technology	CMOS
Optical Zoom	4x
Shipping Weight	1.35 pounds
UNSPSC Code	45121516
Video Capture Format	mpeg-4
Video Capture Resolution	1080p_hd
Waterproof Rating	無し

Product description

Color:Black

Product Description

Go ahead. Touch it. You know you want to. Its unique touchscreen lets you glide through HD video like never before. That’s the beauty of the KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera. It puts the high-end features you want right at your fingertips. With on-screen editing, you can easily keep the moments you want and trim the ones you don’t. And when you’re ready to turn today’s escapades into tomorrow’s buzz, getting them online is easier than ever. Just press the Share button and your videos are automatically ready for the Web. With the KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera, the power to be seen is as simple as touching a screen. The real KODAK Moment happens when you share

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Touch the Beauty of HD Video. With its unique touchscreen, the Kodak PlayTouch lets you glide through full 1080p HD video like never before Go ahead. Touch it. You know you want to. Its unique touchscreen lets you glide through HD video like never before. That's the beauty of the Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera. It puts the high-end features you want right at your fingertips. With on-screen editing, you can easily keep the moments you want and trim the ones you don't. And when you're ready to turn today's escapades into tomorrow's buzz, getting them online is easier than ever. Just press the Share button and your videos are automatically ready for the Web. With the Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera, the power to be seen is as simple as touching a screen. The real Kodak moment happens when you share. One-button upload—turn moments into memories With the Share button and Kodak's Share button app, sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Record your video or snap your picture Press the Share button and tag it to Kodak Gallery, YouTube, FaceBook, FLICKR, and ORKUT sites, plus e-mail too Connect your PlayTouch to your computer, and with Kodak's Share button app, your videos and pictures are automatically uploaded Your pictures and videos are also automatically transferred to your computer Turn Today's Escapades into Tomorrow's Buzz—in HD The bright 3.0 in. capacitive touchscreen LCD is optimized for reviewing in landscape mode to give you the ultimate 1080p HD video-sharing experience There's always room for more—record up to 10 hours of HD video with expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB)[1] The Power to Edit in the Palm of your Hand The Kodak PlayTouch features on-camera editing capability, so you can fine-tune your footage, cut out what you don't want, or extract still images from video When you're ready to upload, just press Share, choose your destination, pop out the USB arm, and you're good to go You're the Director Choose the video quality that works for you: Full 1080p HD at 30 fps 720p HD at 60 fps—great for super-slow-motion playback 720p HD at 30 fps WVGA at 30 fps—good for smaller files You can even take 5 MP HD still pictures Define your style with four (4) capture effects, including black and white, sepia, high saturation, and 1970's film look Catch the highlights with slow-motion playback right in the palm of your hand Record from a distance or play back on your TV conveniently with the optional remote Don't Let Sun Glare Ruin your Recording Simply use your camera settings to turn on the LCD Glare Shield feature LCD Glare Shield feature gives you two filters to choose from that help you see your subject on the display screen in reflective outdoor situations These filters are only applied to your display screen, not your footage, so everything you record will look as great as the moment you shot it Smooth, Stable, and Always Able Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in digital image stabilization Capture your friends in their best light with smart face tracking technology See more details and accurate colors with incredible low-light performance Ready for the Big Screen—Right out of the Box Built-in USB arm makes it easy to debut your videos on your computer and automatically e-mail or share to your favorite site Capture more moments thanks to the rechargeable Li-Ion battery with in-camera charging It doesn't matter if you own a MAC or a PC—the Kodak PlayTouch is compatible with both Complimentary HDMI cable lets your videos debut in full glory on your HDTV Peace of Mind when You're Showing Off Safe Mode protects your videos and settings while you let others enjoy your PlayTouch—it allows the user to take and review videos and pictures, but edit, share, and delete functions are disabled Safe Mode also locks many of your settings, so until safe mode is turned off they cannot be changed during use Be Creative with Great Video Software Edit and trim videos Add a voice-over to narrate your footage when editing on a PC Add pictures and music to your videos to make cool mash-ups Grab and edit still images from video frames to get that perfect shot Shoot, Watch, and Share 1080p HD Video Right out of the Box Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera Kodak Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004 USB cable and adapter for camera charging HDMI and AV cables Premium wrist strap Camera pouch User Guide ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak (on-camera, PC only) 1 Record about 20 min per 1 GB at 720p HD at 30 fps. Actual results may vary.

Product information

Color:Black

Product Dimensions

6.6 x 2.9 x 6.1 inches

Item Weight

5.1 ounces

Shipping Weight

1.4 pounds

ASIN

B003VTZE4Y

Item model number

8296857

Batteries

1 Lithium ion batteries required.

Customer Reviews

236 customer reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#7,473 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
#292 in Camera & Photo > Camcorders

Discontinued by manufacturer

Yes

Date first available at Amazon.com

August 22, 2010

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Bought it for the 1080p and microphone jack

By♦️ Andrea Polk ♦️TOP 50 REVIEWERVINE VOICEon February 22, 2013

Color: BlackVerified Purchase

I wanted an easy to carry, fairly inexpensive 1080p HD capable camcorder to replace my aging Flip Ultra Video Camera - White, 4 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation) which has served me well, but only shoots in 720p and doesn't have an external microphone jack.

This one caught my eye after I read reviews of the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera - Black mentioned it as a lesser camera, but still possessing the microphone jack capabilities - which is rare with these types of camcorders.

Why use an external mic? Well, if the audio you are getting via the camera is affected by external noise or generally isn't as sharp as you want it to be, it's great to have options. I purchased a Olympus ME-52W Noise Canceling Microphone which while cheap, really does the trick for YouTube videos and similar when paired with the PlayTouch.

The PlayTouch is similar to the Flip in styling, but has a touch screen for navigation and room for up to a 32GB SD card. You'll need a card. The internal memory stored only 25 seconds of video shot at 1080p. I suggest this card: SanDisk Extreme 32 GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Card 45MB/s SDSDX-032G-AFFP for capturing clear HD video and having about 4 hours of room to do it on the card.

This camcorder is easy to use and comes with two software packages that ideally would allow you to upload to YouTube and Facebook from the camera. My system rejected this operation and Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus 2013 - 3 Devices said 'no go' to installing it due to a bug.

If you run into that problem, it's OK, as you can simply remove your SDHC card and upload the videos to your computer for editing and uploading. Yes, it defeats some of the cool features of this rig, but as it's all about the quality of the video for me - it's not a problem as that is still good.

What's not good is the low lighting shots (video and stills) with this camcorder. You need to have good lighting or be outdoors to get good quality video from this product.

Looking for a tripod? I use a Flip Video Tripod with this camera and it works great.

I liked that the camcorder came with all kinds of cords, including the one that allows you to plug in the USB connector into a female connection. It's only a tether of about 8", but that's handy for desktop PCs and rarely included with cameras like this one. Assuming you'd not be taking the SDHC card out instead and uploading directly from the camcorder.

I am a little concerned about the USB flip out connection on the PlayTouch. It's kind of flimsy, and wiggles a bit versus a nice snap out with a quick slide of a lever on the Flip Cam. I don't think I'll use it, as I feel like even being careful - it may break easily.

The 3" screen is clear and bright. Navigation is easy and intuitive. One button for play on the back, and a red light on the front of the camcorder tells you it's recording.

You can change shooting mode like: sepia, b/w, 70's, and others, and edit on the camera. That's really nice, as it saves time editing off the camera. Ideally, if I could upload directly to Facebook and YouTube, this would be very sweet indeed!

An HDMI port on the camera is also a great addition. Even better, Kodak includes an HDMI cable with the PlayTouch!

The rechargeable battery charges in about 2 hours and lasts about the same when shooting 1080p video.

Be sure to go to the Kodak site and click 'Support' to get the latest firmware update for your camera. You'll need to have your SDHC card before you do, as that's part of how you upgrade. You'll also need to check 'About' in your camera settings to find your camcorder's current firmware version prior to selecting the proper upgrade. It's relatively simple to upgrade it, and instructions on the Kodak site are clear and easy to follow.

Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase. I like that it has the mic jack and produces great 1080p video, as well as being easy to use and highly portable. Having a memory card slot is a bonus too, and other than the USB connector and so-so internal mic, it's a great buy at its current price point. The Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera - Black was my first choice, but the price difference was the deciding factor and I don't regret my decision after playing with this one.

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ByAmazon Customeron May 7, 2012

Color: BlackVerified Purchase

When coupled with the Audio-Technica ATR-3350 (around $20) and a Kodak remote control ($10) this becomes a complete video recording studio that fits in your pocket. HD is the format that YouTube likes now, and the long cord on the mike lets you get high-quality audio to go with the HD video. This mike has an on-off switch and a tiny (common) battery.

The only downside I've found is that the battery cover squeaks when you squeeze the camera, and that gets into your recording. I narrowed down the problem area to a small tab the top of the cover and filed it down slightly with an emery board/fingernail file. Problem solved.

I had a leftover plastic overlay sheet meant for cellphones and cut it down to match the touchscreen. I found a pocket-size tripod for $5 and inexpensive spare batteries from another vendor. You can NOT change batteries during a recording session -- you'll have to stop the recording to change the battery. However, if you supply external power during the switch, you may be able to make one continuous recording for up to 8 hours in WVGA.

As always, get lots of practice with all the tools before you shoot something important. I'm quite delighted with this setup.

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Byhelikingon August 8, 2012

Color: OrangeVerified Purchase

For the price this video camera is good. The video resolution is good. I have read lots of negative reviews about this video camera and this thing is way better than the reviews. Yes there are better video cameras out there...but for less than $100 on Amazon what you would be hard pressed to find anything out there that compares. Especially considering that there is an external microphone jack...which means if you want to record a concert or your a live performance you can hook up a condenser or dynamic microphone to this...which is a feature only found in high priced video cameras...$400 and up. I do hear a little hiss in the audio feed when recording with an external mic...but maybe I need to experiment with other mics...not sure yet. The touch screen in prelnty fast. I had to learn how to take good video with this baby. You want to move the camera slowly when taking video shots and you want to be standing still fro the most part. Since the image stability is not that great if you walk around while filming the video looks shakey...but if you are not walking around the video looks great. This was nice to have on our last vacation without having to lug around a big camcorder. This was much more convenient and did the job. The photos that we took also came out decent for a 5MP camera. Not as good as our 18MP SLR...but good. You have to make sure you get the right video memory card with fast minutes per second. I get at least an hour of video time between charges...and I think about four hours of video with the largest memory card...I think...

Also, the body is strong...does not feel like a cheap toy. The previous model zi8 was at least $200...so this is half the price. Some people say the video quality is not comparable to the previous model...but it is good enough and clear enough for what I use it for...actually is very clear...