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Arthur
Victoria, BC, Canada
Oct 22, 2009
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ZI8
Pros: external mike i/p, sd memory, picture quality.
Cons: focus, image stabilization, slippery, shape
The camera takes good quality video in the 720p mode though less so and jumpy in 1080p. As one would expect at that price there are codec and rolling shutter artifacts when shooting moving or complex scenes such as water waves or waving trees. I also found its wedge shape and slippery surface ineffectual. I fixed the latter by gluing a letherette coat to the surface wherever possible. Now I can at least hold it. The shape is another story. Camera works well on a tripod, but handheld, the electronic image stabilizer just does not do the job that an optical one could. There is no autofocus, so anything closer than a medium shot is a bit blurry. The close-up switch is affective, but only for a fixed distance. I am planning to hack off the lens and replace it with an old cine lens, all of which have with variable focus. However, for the price, and considering the inclusion of the external mike input, its a fair value.
Recommend? YES
200 viewers found this helpful.
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BennyBlades
Vancouver, BC
Oct 22, 2009
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GOOD BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
Pros: rechargeable battery via usb, good picture quality
Cons: nearly useless zoom function.
Great little pocket cam. I've recorded at 1080P and re- played on my 46" HDTV - picture quality is solid. Not great, but solid. About the only drawback is the digital zoom, which is slow and choppy and more frustrating than useful.
Recommend? YES
149 viewers found this helpful.
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