GizmoDuck Review: Kodak Zi8 vs Creative Vado HD with splitscreen demo sample footage testing both microphones and various resolution video capture. Note: The Creative Vado HD and Kodak Zi8 have the latest firmware update as of 8/18/09. Update 10/4/2009: Kodak Store has Kodak Zi8 1080p Pocket Video Camera for 0 - 15% off auto in cart - 15% off stackable coupon KODAKGOLF09 + S/H = 9. store.kodak.com
I would be really interested in seeing a side by side comparison with the newest firmware drivers for both, especially the Zi8 (in relation to improvements in color and digital image stabilization).
@astoniz Firmware is internal software that controls the camera. Just like operating system. New firmware versions fix problems and sometimes add new features to the device.
@DumbDuck44 Scandisk has developed a 2TB card. Don’t know when they are going to release it. You can search it…forget where I read it. But the future is bright.
I just bought my Kodak Zi8 from Amazon.co.uk and it will reach to me soon, as my friend will come back to Malaysia from UK. Thanks for the review it’s much helpful. =)
Kodak is much nicer colors and image quality BUT… the reaosn why I’ll go for the VAdo – Kodak is just waay too shaky.
if Kodak fixes the shakiness – it’s gonna be unbeatable.
@qtieapril My hands are shaky holding both together, the older firmware (recent at the time) on the Zi8 offered no stabilization, and the narrower the viewing angle like on the Zi8 the more obvious shaking looks (and visa versa wide angle always looks smoother since its effectively zoomed out). Add it all up, and the Vado looks smoother.
God I cannot tell you HOW LONG I’ve been looking for a guy to post a motorcycle-specific camera review! Just bought a Zi8, but now I’m stuck between this, the Kodak Playsport and the Vado. Could you do an in-helmet comparo of both?
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what program are you using to edit the video? I’m getting a Vado HD and my program can’t handle the HD files
That’s what she said. LMAO
2:09 thats what she said
I would be really interested in seeing a side by side comparison with the newest firmware drivers for both, especially the Zi8 (in relation to improvements in color and digital image stabilization).
Thanks for the vid
Zi8 wins ,,, You have a sports car ???
Very nice review. Well done. ={D
what editing program did you use to put the text at the top.
Which one one is the real color?
Thanks alotfor that man iv been trying 2 choose a good camera for weeks
does the newest firmware on the vado hd better than the stock firmware?
@astoniz Firmware is internal software that controls the camera. Just like operating system. New firmware versions fix problems and sometimes add new features to the device.
what does the EIS mean ? sometimes it comes EIS sometimes PC.MAC i mean that is under the 1080p why ?
Great review man keep it up…
@DumbDuck44 Scandisk has developed a 2TB card. Don’t know when they are going to release it. You can search it…forget where I read it. But the future is bright.
@DumbDuck44 what…the….fuck….did i just read.
did you record them at the same time cause i think you did that’s why the kodak was so much more shakey
AWESOME REVIEW BRO!
AWESOME SRT4!
Just bought a zi8!
And im buying a wide angle lens for the zi8!
THANKS!
POw™
where you got it from ?? pleaseeeeeeee answer
Hi DumbDuck44,
I just bought my Kodak Zi8 from Amazon.co.uk and it will reach to me soon, as my friend will come back to Malaysia from UK. Thanks for the review it’s much helpful. =)
great review.
Kodak is much nicer colors and image quality BUT… the reaosn why I’ll go for the VAdo – Kodak is just waay too shaky.
if Kodak fixes the shakiness – it’s gonna be unbeatable.
why is the zi8’s video so shaky? was it just your hand?
@qtieapril My hands are shaky holding both together, the older firmware (recent at the time) on the Zi8 offered no stabilization, and the narrower the viewing angle like on the Zi8 the more obvious shaking looks (and visa versa wide angle always looks smoother since its effectively zoomed out). Add it all up, and the Vado looks smoother.
God I cannot tell you HOW LONG I’ve been looking for a guy to post a motorcycle-specific camera review! Just bought a Zi8, but now I’m stuck between this, the Kodak Playsport and the Vado. Could you do an in-helmet comparo of both?
so which is better