Kodak Zi6

824 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 824 reviews of Kodak Zi6. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the size and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the zoom and reliability. There are some mixed opinions about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Kodak Zi6 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 user reviews of Kodak Zi6 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the size and image quality. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 534 user reviews of Kodak Zi6 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the size and image quality are generally positive. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably. The zoom and reliability get negative views, and reviews are divided on the durability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (pcworld.com)

Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera Camcorder Review

Frame-rate options and vivid footage ; Removable, expandable storage

Colors look a bit blown out ; Focus quality can be spotty

The Kodak Zi6's features and frame-rate options are superb for a pocket camcorder, but video quality is a shade below the competition.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (pcworld.com)

Kodak Zi6

Larger LCD than the competition ; Saves capture in natively Mac-compatible format ; Removable storage ; Uses replaceable batteries ; 720p video

Included software is Windows-only ; No image stabilization, making camera shake likely ; Low-light results not great

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Brian Heater (pcmag.com)

Kodak Zi6

Pure Digital's Flip helped launch the low-priced camcorder revolution last year, and it had price, portability, and ease of use on its side. With the Flip, the focus was on capturing short clips for streaming video sites, and its picture was, at best,...

HD video capture. Large, bright screen. Macro mode. Still-image capture. Solid speaker

Large footprint. Heavy. Very little built-in memory

Kodak's first dedicated video camera carves out its niche in the YouTube camcorder space, offering HD capabilities. Whether that's a plus or a minus comes down to how much you value video quality in an inexpensive video camera.

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Brian Heater (pcmag.com)

Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera

Kodak's first dedicated video camera carves out its niche in the YouTube camcorder space, offering HD capabilities.

HD video capture. Large, bright screen. Macro mode. Still-image capture. Solid speaker.

Large footprint. Heavy. Very little built-in memory.

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Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

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Solid 720p video; comparatively large LCD; memory-card expansion slot; AA rechargeable batteries included along with protective carrying case and video output cables.

Insufficient onboard memory and price doesn't include an optional memory card; can't recharge batteries via USB connector; included software isn't Mac compatible.

While bigger than most of its competitors and high priced for a mini camcorder, the Kodak Zi6's attractive design and decent video quality adequately compensate for some usability drawbacks.

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Jackson Lynch (wired.com)

Review: Kodak Zi6

Kodak's second foray into video is way more satisfying than the MC3, its first. A fraction bigger but more accomplished than its diminutive Flip Mino...

2.4-inch LCD. Rechargeable batteries, charger and media software included (for PC only). SDHC-ready. No annoying red light on the front to ruin stealth video action

Zoom is indexed instead of smooth. LCD could be brighter. As expected, stills are a bit soft. Annoying startup and shutdown chime

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : David Kender (washingtonpost.com)

Kodak Zi6

If you think you've seen a slew of manufacturers horning in on the camcorder market lately, you're not mistaken. The Pure Digital Flip created enough waves with its winning combination of "easy meets dirt cheap" that companies are climbing over each...

There are no manual controls on the Kodak Zi6, save for a 2x digital zoom and a small, plastic switch on the side to toggle between tele (normal) and macro (up-close) focusing. As with other ultra-compacts, the lack of controls or even a menu is an...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : David Kender (reviewed.com)

Kodak Zi6

Kodak Zi6 Camcorder Review

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (macworld.com)

Review: Kodak Zi6 HD mini camcorder

The mini camcorder market is heating up. Kodak's new HD-capable device is an impressive offering and is a definite contender amongst camcorders such as Pure Digital's Flip Ultra and Flip Mino.

In doing so, it’s given Flip and consumers interested in pocket video something to think about. Not only is it in the same price range as the Flip Mino ($180), but unlike the Flip camcorders, it shoots in HD, offering 720p at either 60 or 30 frames per...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Ali Heriyanto (chipchick.com)

Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera Review

I think I can safely say when you look back in the future to the late 2000s, you'll agree that it was the You Tube era. Whether it's captured from your cellphone or video camera, not even an hour later its on You Tube or Vimeo. Kodak is making it even...

Great video and image quality in well lit conditions, simple to use, convenient design

Desperately needs some sort of image stabilization and should have included some Mac compatible software

The Kodak Zi6 is really easy to use. Even your grandparents could use this device and be pretty savvy with it. The fact the videos are recorded in HD is a really nice touch, which is something the Zi6′s main competitor – the Flip Mino can’t do. The...

Sep, 2008

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