Kodak PlaySport Zx5 – Closer Look
Back then, mini pocket sized camcorders were very popular. After some time, their popularity slowly faded. But there are plenty of models still available on the market including Sony’s Bloggie range and Panasonic models. There’s even another model of the same kind, the Kodak PlaySport Zx5. This camera has been manufactured with adventurous people in mind. It is designed to handle extreme situations.
These cameras, just like other pocket camcorders are easy to bring anywhere because they are pocket sized. It gets you covered whatever activity it is you have. The external cover is made up of plastic and is available in a range of colors including black, aqua and red. You can find the HDMI and mini USB ports on one side of the camera. There is also the slot for SDHC cards. The front part of the camera features the LCD screen which is around 2 inches in size. Just below it are some buttons to use for different options like playback, settings, capturing still images, video recording and delete. It also has a 4 way control pad just below the screen with the shutter button in the center. The share button allows you to share your video or images directly to Facebook, flickr, Kodak Gallery, Twitter, YouTube, and Orkut.
With the Kodak PlaySport Zx5′s waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof qualities it is perfect for anyone who loves extreme sports. This pocket camera is waterproof for up to a depth of 10 meters and shockproof from a drop of 1.5 meters. Its dustproof quality allows you to use it any sort of environment. Another great thing about the Kodak Zx5 is the way it records high definition video at around 1080p. It can also capture 5 megapixel still images.
The internal memory of the camcorder is around 128MB. It is important for a lens to have fixed focal length and an aperture of f/2.8. Luckily, these are standard features the lens of this camera has. You will have high quality of images because of its feature digital stabilization.
One more feature that makes Kodak PlaySport Zx5 stand out is the share feature. The share button allows you to share your favorite video with your friends easily. This is because the software is already installed in the camera. All you have to do is press on the share button and select the website where you want to share them. The sharing is done automatically which is very convenient.
The quality of the video may not be as high but it will surely satisfy families and adventurers. A professional photographer will not be satisfied with it on the other hand. It has a built in mic which also offers quality audio.
Editing is something you can do with the camera should you want to change something. You can be very creative by using some filters like sepia, 70s film, and black and white without sacrificing the good quality of the film. The quality of the still images is also good with a little bit of over sharpening. The resolution may be lessened for you to have pictures with Kodak PlaySport with better quality.
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July 7, 2011 | Posted by Maisie Aragaki
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