The Kodak Zi8 is a pocket video camera capable of capturing 1080p video.  Competing with the Flip series of video cameras (Flip MinoHD Review), the Zi8 offers expandable media in the form of an SD card slot, which will accept up to 32GB cards and, as a result, can capture up to 10 hours of video on a single card.  The Zi8 also features a 2.5-inch LCD and can instantly upload video to YouTube and Facebook.

The Kodak Zi8 should be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $179.95.

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More details in the press release below. [Read more…]