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Fran Guidry
Ha`aha`a
USA
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 Posted - 10/03/2009 : 09:04:17 AM
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I learned about the new Kodak Zi8 just before we left for O`ahu and the details got me pretty excited. 1080p max resolution, 720p 60fps mode for action shots, 720p 30fps for YouTube upload, SDHC slot for memory expansion, replaceable (proprietary) battery and AC adapter for long shooting time, and a stereo audio input for connecting an external mic. All this for a price of $175.
Even though my sweetie is already teasing me about my video camera collection I couldn't resist adding one more to the bag. I snapped one up the day they became available at the Kodak on-line store, and had it shipped to Kailua.
Since I don't have my full gadget collection here with me, the only mic available is the Zoom H2. It's been a bit tricky finding the right settings on the Zoom and the Zi8 to make best use of the audio input. It seems to have a fairly aggressive compresser (AGC) on the input, so I'm continuing to experiment. Right now I'm setting the H2 on Low Sensitivity, Vol 100 and turning the Zi8 audio input sensitivity down.
Here's the first clip from the Zi8, one of my originals I call "Kui Lima."
http://www.vimeo.com/6875321
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nMBVr-BQ3k
Fran
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