The Kodak Zi8 is the third high definition pocket digital video camera from Kodak. The previous releases are the Kodak Zi6 and the Kodak Zx1, both record in 720p format.

Announced on July 29, 2009, the Zi8 features full 1080p High Definition video capture with built-in image stabilization. It has the ability to capture still shots at 5.3 MP resolution in 16:9 widescreen format. It has an SD card slot (up to 32 GB is supported), a removable and rechargeable battery, and an HDMI cable. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows and Mac.

Three colors are available: black, aqua and raspberry. The product was made available from September 2009 with suggested retail price of $179.95. Kodak.com: KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera brings sleek style and high-performance to pocket video

The Kodak Zi8 records approximately 20 minutes per 1 GB at 1080p (1920 x 1080) with frame rate of 30 fps. Other capture modes available are 720p (1280 x 720 at 30 or 60 fps) and WVGA (848 x 480 at 30 fps). The display size is 2.5 inches. Ports available are USB 2.0, AV out, HDMI, DC in (for charging) and microphone jack (for plugging in external stereo microphone). It has slot for SD/SDHC card (up to a 32 GB card is supported) with 128 MB of internal memory. Included accessories include the Li-Ion Rechargeable battery, adapter and cable for battery charging, HDMI and AV cables and a wrist strap. The software included is Arcsoft Media Impression (compatible with Microsoft Windows only). Kodak Zi8: Kodak Zi8

CNET.com: With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/kodak-zi8-pocket-video/4505-6500_7-33740624.html

Gizmodo: Kodak's first foray into pocket camcorders set them ahead of the pack, at least for a while—a trick they've pulled off again with the Zi8. They've stolen back the top spot not with video quality—though it is impressive—but with a few obvious features that, until now, hadn't trickled down to this price point. [1]

PCMag: Like the competition, the Zi8 still isn't perfect, but given its many features and sub-$200 price, it's the best pocket camcorder you can buy right now, so it's our latest Editors' Choice. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2351401,00.asp