Pocket Full of HD

Yesterday, Kodak announced they have a new HD video camera coming out in September/October... The Zi6 Pocket Video Camera. Like other pint-sized video recording devices in this genre, the Zi6 is easy-to-use, comes with built-in USB and is designed to enable easy editing and upload to video sharing sites, such as YouTube.

What makes the Zi6 unique, is that it shoots HD video at 720p (60fps with 16:9 aspect ratio) and comes with an expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can handle up to a 32 GB card. Unlike the new Flip mino, the Zi6 does not charge via USB, but instead comes with rechargeable batteries (charger also included). And another feature that separates the Zi6 from the Flip is a resplendent 2.4-inch LCD screen... making it a little easier to see what you're recording.

The Zi6 can simply switch from HD to VGA quality videos... ideal for uploading to video sharing sites. At this juncture, video sharing sites haven't caught-up with the HD market penetration. One assumes eventually they'll get there, but it will probably be at a premium to the customer.

If you're in the market for a pocket-sized camcorder, check out the Zi6... considering it's under $200, it's a superb deal for an HD recording device in this category. -JB Storey