Kodak PlaySport (ZX) Waterproof Pocket Video Camera - Black Bundle (nd Generation) NEWEST MODEL - Kodak

Kodak PlaySport (ZX5) Waterproof Pocket Video Camera - Black Bundle (2nd Generation) NEWEST MODEL
by Kodak
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Buy new: $179.95 $149.00

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Takes an impact. Makes an impact—in full HD.
Share your most extreme moments simply. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5 delivers full 1080p HD with a rugged design that's shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof up to 10 ft underwater.

If you're going to live with no limits, you need a digital video camera that can deliver the goods in full 1080p HD. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5 is up for the challenge. We built it to take on the most extreme lifestyles with an insanely tough design—we're talking shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof to a depth of 10 ft. And built-in image stabilization smooths out even the roughest ride. Whether you're carving up the mountain or pulling stunts in the skate park, the PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5 is up for anything. And with a touch of the Share button, shocking your social network couldn't be simpler. Show the world why you're So Kodak. We dare you.

Go anywhere, do anything, fearless design

Waterproof^*

• Take the plunge up to 10 ft under water for up to 2 hours
• Don't get the blues—underwater white balance mode gives true-to-life colors in the pool or under the waves

Dustproof^**

• The muddiest, dustiest, sandiest conditions are no match for the PlaySport's rugged design

Shockproof^***

• Bumps and bruises go with the territory—the PlaySport can even take a fall from 5 ft

* IEC 60529 IPX8 compliant. ** IEC 60529 IP6X compliant. ***MIL-STD-810F, shock equivalent (onto plywood).

Just press to impress
The world's only cameras with 3-step sharing!¹

Kodak's Share button makes sharing your videos and pictures as simple as 1, 2, 3.

• Step 1—Just press Share when in review mode
• Step 2—Choose your favorite sharing destination, e-mail address, or Kodak Pulse Display²
• Step 3—Connect your camera to your computer or insert your memory card and your videos or pictures are automatically uploaded to the destination(s)

Only Kodak Cameras:

• Let you simultaneously share to multiple social networks, e-mail and Pulse Display^1,2
• Automatically share when you connect to a PC¹
• Tag to the largest number of social networks: Kodak Gallery, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, FLICKR, ORKUT, YANDEX, and KAIXIN001^1,3

Show them what you're made of—in HD

• Full 1080p high definition captures your adventures in amazing detail
• Easily switch to still camera mode to catch 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures

Choose the resolution that works for you:

• 1080p—great for stunning playback on your HDTV—HDMI cable included!
• 720p at 60 fps—for fast action and super slow motion playback
• 720p at 30 fps—ideal for general recording in high definition
• WVGA—perfect for conserving space on your memory card or smaller files sizes for web use

Smooth, stable, and always able

• Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in digital image stabilization
• Capture your friends in their best light with smart face tracking technology—the camera detects and locks onto faces, then ensures great exposure around them
• Get great close-up shots with macro mode (automatic detection or user selectable)
• See more details and accurate colors with incredible low-light performance
• There's always room for more—record up to 10 hours of HD video with expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB) ⁴

Don't let sun glare ruin your recording

• The bright 2.0 in. LCD automatically adjusts to the lighting conditions around you
• See your screen even in ultra-bright sunlight—simply turn on the LCD Glare Shield feature

Simple on-camera editing

• Trim your video to just the right moment and save it as a new video
• Make a picture from a video frame

Cool capture effects give a new look to your scenes

• Black and white
• Sepia
• High saturation—bright, bold colors
• '70s film—muted colors, slightly greenish cast, and a little graininess for a retro look

Great video editing software comes on-board the PlaySport Camera

Download the software when you first connect it to your computer⁵ to:

• Edit and trim videos
• Add a voice-over to narrate your footage
• Add pictures and music to your videos to make cool mashups
• Grab and edit still images from video frames to get that perfect shot

Make a colorful statement

• Comes in a variety of colors
• Soft rubberized feel for a secure grip
• Rounded ergonomic design

Ready for the big screen

• HDMI port gives you the option to debut your videos in full glory on your HDTV⁶
• It doesn't matter if you own a MAC or a PC—the Kodak PlaySport is compatible with both
• The optional remote control makes it easy to comfortably enjoy your videos and pictures

Ready to go—right out of the box

• Kodak PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5
• Adapter and cable for battery charging
• Wrist strap
•  Floating wrist strap
• Remote control
• HDMI cable
• Flexible tripod
• 8GB memory card
• User Guide
• ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak and Kodak Share Button App (both on-camera, PC only)

1. All models of digital still and video cameras manufactured in 2011 or later.
2. Kodak Pulse Display and Kodak Gallery support still pictures; video not supported.
3. Sharing sites vary by region.
4. Record about 20 min per 1 GB at 720p HD at 30 fps. Actual results may vary.
5. On-board software for PC only.
6. HDMI cable is an optional accessory. Receive a FREE HDMI cable when you register your PLAYSPORT and pay Shipping and Handling.
   

Product Specifications

Standard features

Sensor type     1/3.2-type, 5 MP CMOS
Lens

• 5.5 mm, 35 mm equivalent
• 48 mm @ 1080p
• 36 mm @ 720p
• 36 mm @ WVGA
• 36 mm still capture

Zoom    4X digital
Image stabilization    Digital
Display size    2.0 in.
Storage    128 MB internal memory¹, SD/SDHC card expansion slot (up to 32 GB card)
Focus modes    Normal, macro
Focus range

• [auto] 0.1 m–infinity
• [macro] 0.07–0.17 m
• [auto underwater] 0.13m–infinity
• [macro underwater] 0.09–0.22 m

White balance    Auto, underwater (manual)
File format   

• Video: MPEG-4, AAC LC
• Still: JPEG/EXIF v 2.21

Capture modes

• 1080p (16:9)—1920 x 1080, 30 fps
• 720p (16:9)—1280 x 720, 60 fps
• 720p (16:9)—1280 x 720, 30 fps
• WVGA (16:9)—848 x 480, 30 fps
• Still (16:9)—5.3 MP

Capture effects    vivid color, normal color, sepia, B&W, high saturation, 1970s film look
Weather/Outdoor ratings

• waterproof—IEC 60529 IPX8, up to 10 ft
• dustproof—IEC 60529 IP6X
• shockproof—MIL-STD-810F

Review mode    delete, playback, FF, rewind, pause, by frame, volume control
    tagging: Share, email, keyword, keyboard input
Share destinations    Facebook, FLICKR, Kodak Gallery, YouTube, Twitter, ORKUT, YANDEX and KAIXIN001 sites2, e-mail, and Kodak Pulse Digital Frame/Display
Editing    trim, extract pictures
Microphone    yes—monaural
Speaker    yes
I/O interface    USB 2.0 (high-speed), AV out, HDMI
Tripod mount    1/4 in. standard
Power    internal Li-Ion battery (service replaceable), in-camera charging
Dedicated buttons    power, capture, review, menu, 5-way switch, delete, Share
Dimensions    2.3 × 4.4 × 0.7 in. (58.2 × 111.9 × 17.7 mm)
Weight    125 g (4.4 oz.)

System Requirements

WINDOWS

• WINDOWS XP SP2, VISTA, WINDOWS 7 or later
• INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0 or higher

MACINTOSH

• MACINTOSH 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 or higher
• SAFARI 1.1 or higher

Hardware

• PENTIUM 4, 1.4 GHz processor or higher
• PENTIUM 4, 2.8 GHz processor or higher for HD video
• 1 GB RAM and 64 MB Video RAM
• 300 MB hard drive disk space available
• CD-ROM drive
• Available USB port (1.1 or higher)
• 1024 x 768 display resolution

1. 128 MB internal memory/20 MB available for video and picture storage (1 MB equals 1 million bytes)
2. Sharing sites vary by region