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List Price:

$149.99

Product Description

Whether you're looking for the latest features or the hottest trends, the KODAK PLAYFULL Video Camera delivers all the goods in a slim and chic design. Get the party started with vibrant 1080p HD and while you're turning heads, you can catch stunning 5 MP photos in a snap. Then press the Share button, pop out the built-in USB arm and go from social butterfly to social networking superstar in seconds. The fully loaded PLAYFULL Video Camera puts your life center stage and lets you show the world why you are So Kodak.

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Product Details  Kodak PlayFull HD Video Camera

• Color: BlueBlack
• Brand: Kodak
• Model: 8059628
• Released on: 2011-03-15
• Dimensions: 6.06" h x 2.94" w x 6.63" l, .21 pounds

Features

• Full 1080p video and 5 MP HD stills
• World's only cameras with 3-step sharing to popular sites, plus e-mail
• Kodak's Share button lets you choose your favorite sharing destination, e-mail address, or Kodak Pulse Display
• Built-in USB arm
• On-camera editing

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Extremely small. Totally sweet. Fully HD.
The new definition of fashion forward. Delivers vibrant 1080p HD and stunning 5 MP photos that you can flaunt with ease.

Whether you're looking for the latest features or the hottest trends, the Kodak PlayFull Video Camera delivers all the goods in a slim and chic design. Get the party started with vibrant 1080p HD and while you're turning heads, you can catch stunning 5 MP photos in a snap. Then press the Share button, pop out the built-in USB arm and go from social butterfly to social networking superstar in seconds. The fully loaded PlayFull Video Camera puts your life center stage and lets you show the world why you are So Kodak.

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

Bold and beautiful—full HD video and pictures

• Full 1080p high definition captures your life 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

The power to edit in the palm of your hand

• The Kodak PlayFull features on-camera editing capability, so you can fine-tune your footage, cut out what you don't want, or extract still images from video
• When you're ready to upload, just press Share, choose your destination, pop out the USB arm, and you're good to go

Up for anything, ready for everything

• The built-in USB arm is perfect for automatic sharing, in-camera charging, and easy transferring to computer
• 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
• 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

Kodak PlayFull HD Video Camera

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

Don't let sun glare ruin your recording

• The bright 1.5 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

Great video editing software comes on-board the PlayFull 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

Ready for the big screen

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

What’s in the box

• Kodak PlayFull Video Camera
• Adapter and cable for battery charging
• Wrist strap
• Quick Start 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.

Product Specifications  

Kodak PlayFull HD Video Camera

Standard features

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

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  •   3.9 mm, 35 mm equivalent
  • 44 mm @ 1080p
  • 33 mm @ 720p
  • 33 mm @ WVGA
  • 33 mm still capture  
    

Zoom    4X digital
Image stabilization    digital
Display size    1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
Storage    128 MB internal memory1, SD/SDHC card expansion slot (up to 32 GB card)
Focus modes    normal, macro
Focus range    1.0 m–infinity
White balance    auto
File format   

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  •   video: MPEG-4, AAC LC
  • still: JPEG/EXIF v 2.21
    

Capture modes   

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  •   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
Review mode    delete, delete all, 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    1.6 × 3.9 × 0.7 in. (41.7 × 100.0 × 17.2 mm)
Weight    95 g (3.4 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

Kodak PlayFull HD Video Camera

• PENTIUM 4 1.4 GHz processor or higher
• PENTIUM 4 2.86 GHz processor or higher for HD video
• 1 GB RAM (64 MB Video RAM for HD video)
• 300 MB hard drive disk space available
• CD-ROM drive
• Available USB port (1.1 or higher)
• 1024 × 768 display resolution

1. A 128 MB internal memory / 20.3 MB available for video and picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).
2. Sharing sites vary by region.

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Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Good Small Camera-For the grab and go video shot
By John VI
For a basic 1080 HD digital Hand-held cam, I think its better than the flip. It accepts up to 32gig SD cards, perhaps more since it has the high capacity support. It's smaller than the flip, and its more easily portable as well.

I did have the Sanyo VPC-CG102, the resolution on playback was grainy, in addition the layout on that unit is very bad. Not easy and doesn't fit in your hand in a way you would want to hold for an hour taking video.. NO GO

I had the Kodak ZI8, great unit, and is the best $100 device small form factor there is. But, not the latest and greatest

I had the Panasonic TA-1, great size, but video was Baaaad. The quality looked very bad for me, plus no 60fps 720 setting. Not good

After going through all this I knew Kodak, from my earlier ZI8 I happened to loose somewhere, took high quality video, so I went with this new Playful. CES2011 gave some positive remarks on it, worth a shot.

So far, so good. I have taken several 720 60fps and 18080 videos, all seem to sync with your setting. 1080 does look to be the smoothest and best quality video. I like the construction, outside feels solid, the side access doors do seem a little flimsy, but the connectors that go into the device are rubber, so much better than plastic in terms of longevity.

Zoom is okay, but will kill the overall resolution. Has a very good lens aperture, when you hold it, even directly in front of you your getting a great angle of view.

Quality 4 out of 5
Video quality 4.5 out of 5
sound 4 out of 5

Overall Purchase 4.5 out of 5
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Full HD Video; Tiny; Easy to Use; No Missed Shots
By C. MacPhail

Kodak PlayFull HD Video Camera

You might give it 2-stars or 5-stars. No matter what you compare it to, this thing is better and worse.

Compare it to a smart-phone that has a good still+video camera and it's always with you, or an iPod Touch that shoots video at 720p and does 1000 other things. Compare it to a real camera that has a flash, shooting options, protected lens, etc.

These PROs and CONSs may help you decide if it's for you.

PROs:

* True HD video 1920 x 1080p
* Also has 720p @ 60 frames per second
* 5 megapixel stills (wide frame - 3072 x 1728)
* Small and Light - (3.95" x 1.6" x .7") - amazing!
* Very easy to use
* Clean, simple interface. (Note 1)
* Ergonomic. Easy one handed operation.
- Boot-to-Shoot is under 2 seconds. Few missed shots.
- Easily clip out bad footage from video
- Easily grab 2-megapixel stills from video
- HDMI output directly to HDTV
- Can mount to a tripod
- Stands on edge (any table is a tripod)
- Removable/upgradable memory (unlike iPhone or iPod Touch) (up to 32 GB SDHC) (but not included with camera)
- Not part of your phone. You can loan it, use it while your phone is in use, it doesn't wear down your phone battery.
- Built-in USB male connector (nice! See notes with uploaded photo)
- Charge from wall or computer USB
- Share utilities - easier than with most cameras, but much harder than from a smart-phone.


CONs:

* No flash (but it does pretty well in low light)
* Fixed focus, no auto focus
* Very few photographic options or settings, no optical zoom, etc.
* Display is small, low res. (1.5" diag. - see Note 2)
- The Kodak Share software is icky. Skip it, use explorer. (see Note 3)
- Battery is not user replaceable
- You won't always have it with you (vs a smart-phone)


Note 1: It's not iPhone elegant, but the interface makes a lot of sense. Simple, very few layers, all the right buttons. Easy to learn, hard to forget. Few missed shots.

Note 2: The screen displays images in a 1.2" x .67" space with information bands above and below. Small, but adequate for evaluation and editing. The whole screen looks to be about 180 x 135 pixels. Zooms (2x, 4x, 8x) use the whole screen.

Note 3: I found the Kodak Share Button software lame and annoying at every turn. I only used it to auto upload pics & vids to my PC. It changes the date/time stamps (created, modified, etc.) of every file to when you UPLOADED it. You can't pick a default location for videos separate from pics. Etc., etc., etc. Better to move files manually with Windows Explorer.

26-page User Manual (posted at Kodak's site) has more specs and info.

Summary: Full HD video; small, easy-to-use package; no missed shots; affordable. Probably 5-stars if these are your buttons.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Great Camera with a few flaws.
By James A. Nichols
I really like cameras and this one sounded really great. I have tried the Flip minoHD, Sony Bloggie, and this one now. This one is the smallest of the 3 and records in 1080p the same as the Bloggie. The Flip records in 720p.

Kodak PlayFull HD Video Camera

The camera is very easy to use but does not come with any internal memory you have to buy an Sd card. It can take upto a 32 GB. I bought an 8GB and it will hold about 1 1/2 hrs of 1080p video or 5500 pictures (it has a 5Mp camera). This can be a good thing or a bad thing I really like when they include the memory as it very handy to already have it onbard but this gives you the option to upgrade and hold more video. (This wasnt a deal breaker for me.) The camer also comes with an USb cord that plugs into the side as well as into the included AC adapter.

The cons for me where the size of the display screen. It is very tiny and hard to see things. Also the Usb that comes out of the top is very flexible and doesnt really open enough to hook into your USb slot with out an adapter. I almost broke off the USB adapter first thing it bends so much and is very cheaply made. Also I plugged the USB/AC adapter into the side of camera and hooked to my computer and I couldnt figure out why the preinstalled software wasnt downloading then I realized this is only for charging and you have to use the USB arm to install the software.

A decent camera which is a little better than the sony bloggie which I had problems with(you can check out my review for it) but the Flip is still easier to use and setup then both of these it just doesnt record in 1080p.

Kodak PlayFull HD Video Camera

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