Waterproof Digital Cameras

Best Underwater Digital Camera – Kodak PlaySport HD Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 m)
• Full 1080p HD video
• Electronic image stabilization
• Brilliant 2.0 in. color display
• Capture 5 megapixel HD stills (16:9)

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Kodak
• Model: 1442102
• Media Type: Flash card
• Lens Type: Lens
• Optical zoom: 1 x
• Maximum Aperture Range: F/2.8
• Shooting Modes: Digital photo mode
• Video Input: Camcorder
• Display Size: 2 inches
• Optical Sensor Resolution: 5 MP
• Viewfinder Type: None
• Audio Input: Microphone
• Microphone Operation Mode: Mono
• Height: 4.5 inches
• Weight: 0.24 pounds
• Width: 0.9 inches

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0030MITDK
• Item model number: 1442102
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 5, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Life’s an adventure. Soak it up in HD.
Be fearless with the best underwater digital camera – KODAK PLAYSPORT HD. It can plunge up to 10 feet under water and record it all in full 1080p HD.

Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The best underwater digital camera – KODAK PLAYSPORT HD has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it’s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don’t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the best underwater digital camera – KODAK PLAYSPORT HD will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes. 

Product Description

Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The best underwater digital camera – KODAK PLAYSPORT HD has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it's not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 feet underwater and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don't need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the best underwater digital camera – KODAK PLAYSPORT HD will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes.

Review:

I shot this using the best underwater digital camera – KODAK PLAYSPORT HD while snorkeling off of Ixtapa, Mexico. The water wasn't the clearest, but I did get pretty good results. It looked really great in the pool. It also looks great above water! I use it at my son's baseball games and I have been amazed at the quality. Hands down the best thing about this best underwater digital camera – KODAK PLAYSPORT HD is the size. It's so easy to slip in a pocket and just carry around. Great little vacation camera. My only complaint is that the control wheel is a little small. I would often accidentally stop recording while trying to zoom in or out. You get used to it though and it is a minor annoyance. I highly recommend this best underwater digital camera – KODAK PLAYSPORT HD.

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Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Digital Cameras (Video) Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 m)
• Full 1080p HD video
• Electronic image stabilization
• Brilliant 2.0 in. color display
• Capture 5 megapixel HD stills (16:9)

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Kodak
• Model: 1442102
• Height: 4.5 inches
• Weight: 0.24 pounds
• Width: 0.9 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1 x 2.7 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0030MITLW
• Item model number: 1442102
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars 
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #369 in Camera & Photo
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 5, 2010

Product Description From the Manufacturer

Life’s an adventure. Soak it up in HD.
Be fearless with the KODAK PLAYSPORT. It can plunge up to 10 feet under water and record it all in full 1080p HD.

Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The KODAK PLAYSPORT has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it’s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft underwater and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don’t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the KODAK PLAYSPORT will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes. 

Show them what you’re made of – in HD

• Take the plunge with the waterproof digital video camera capable of shooting up to 10 ft. (3 m) underwater
• Go anywhere—rugged design enables full 1080p HD video recording in just about any environment    
• Start bragging with amazing 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures

Make a colorful statement

The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera was designed with you in mind, right down to the colors it comes in. We took cues from the environment—from nature, to climate, to the adrenaline rush it provides—and transformed it into attention-grabbing colors that help you stand out from the crowd.

Don’t let sun glare ruin your recording

• Simply use your camera settings to turn on the LCD Glare Shield feature
• LCD Glare Shield feature gives you two filters to choose from that help you see your subject on the display screen in reflective outdoor situations
• These filters are only applied to your display screen, not your footage—so everything you record will look as great as the moment you shot it

Smooth, stable, and always able

• Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in electronic image stabilization
• Accidents happen—luckily the KODAK PLAYSPORT isn’t afraid of a little fall, it can take it
• Capture your friends in all their glory with smart face tracking technology
• See more details and accurate colors with incredible low-light performance

Share your rebellious side

• Share on Facebook, and YouTube and Twitter sites with ease—built-in software and USB cable make editing, uploading, and sending e-mails simple
• Debut videos in the palm of your hand with the vivid, high-contrast 2.0 in. color LCD
• There’s always room for more—record up to 10 hours of HD video with expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB)1
• Catch the highlights with slow motion playback right in the palm of your hand

Ready for the big screen—right out of the box

• Complimentary HDMI cable lets your videos debut in full glory
• Never miss a moment thanks to the rechargeable Li-Ion battery with in-camera charging
• It doesn’t matter if you own a MAC or a PC—the KODAK PLAYSPORT is compatible with both

Be creative with great video software

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

Everything you need to shoot, watch, and share 1080p HD video

• KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera
• KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004
• HDMI and AV cables
• Wrist strap
• User Guide
• ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak (PC only)

Review by Mason Winterhalter:

I don't understand how people can review components and features of a product that's not even part of the product to begin with and rate the product low. I also don't understand when a review uses another product for comparison; compare apples to apples, not grapes to watermelons. If you read the specs before buying you would know that the Kodak Playsport does not come with a built in flash, external charger, macro, optical zoom, etc. Although they would be nice to have, it's just not relevant to this recorder, and would change the pricing for this product. For $150, the Kodak Playsport has its spot. 

I felt it was necessary to review the Kodak Playsport based solely on its included components and features. With that said I purchased the Kodak Playsport because its pocket sized, lightweight, and portable to catch those once-in-a-lifetime moments I would have otherwise missed with my old camcorder, since I don't like carrying a brick around with me everywhere I go. 

Review based on 720p/60fps… 

Great video quality. However loses some of that quality in low light situation. Turning on any light source(s) would definitley help. 
Audio is clear and does pick up distant noises, but best up closer. 
The digital zoom operates smoothly, with little to no jumpiness when zooming in or out. 
LCD glare filter changes the contrast settings of the screen to help with sun glare. 
EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) helps but I imagine would not take much to go past the design limits. I think the Kodak Playsports design actually helps contribute to EIS because how nice a fit it is in your hand which helps keep the recorder steady. 
Size and durability. Feels very sturdy. The rubberized coating should make it easier to grip when it gets wet. Plus no annoying finger marks. 
Plug and play. Easily connects to a TV using the supplied HDMI or component cables. 
Battery charges via USB or 120V adaptor. 
Have not tried the underwater feature or any still shots yet, but am excited to try it out at the pool come summer. Hopefully it doesn't disapoint. 

The Kodak Playsport read/writes at 9mb/s. Kodak recommends using a Class 4 SDHC card up to 32gb. I bought a Lexar Platinum II SDHC Card, Class 4, 16gb, 60x 9mb/s, works like a charm. At 1080p or 720p/60fps records about 3 hours, and at 720p/30fps records over 4 hours. Using more than a Class 4 card would be a waste of money since the Kodak Playsport can only perform up to 9mb/s, not to mention the problems I read about people using higher class cards (Kodak ZI8 model) and the device shutting off or freezing. May not affect the Kodak Playsport but it is the guts from the ZI8

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Waterproof camcorders or waterproof video cameras can help you shooting all of life's fun and exciting moments underwater. Picture being able capture a video under water without worry your waterproof video cameras being damaged, which is amazing. There are a wide range of waterproof video cameras on the market with brands like Sanyo, Nikon, Canon, Olympys, ewa Marine  and many more. Finding waterproof video cameras that is right for you can be a little complicated if you don’t know what to look for. So what you should look for before purchasing waterproof video cameras? Well, I will give you some notes you should keep in your mind before you purchase any type of waterproof video cameras.

Resolution: You should find out what kind of resolution your waterproof video cameras has weather Standard Definition (SD) or High Definition (HD). High Definition (HD) is better than Standard Definition (SD), the picture quality more clear and sharp when captures with your waterproof video cameras.

Optical Zoom: waterproof video cameras with more optical zoom (30x optical zoom) takes video from farther away than waterproof video cameras with less optical zoom (20x optical zoom).

Waterproof depth: How deep your waterproof video cameras can go down. You should check this before you buy waterproof video cameras to see if the depth according to your activities.

Media Type/storage: This is the type of storage of video on your waterproof video cameras. MiniDV Tape is the old model of storing video data. The quality is not bad but it takes long enough to transfer from the tape to computer. MiniDV tape can record for long time and you do not have to worry about changing the tape, the drive can be erased and reused easily. Disadvantage is this type of storage makes the waterproof video cameras a little heavier and more sensitive to shock. Flash Memory is the type of the future. This type is cheaper and can handle more storage (GB), uses less power than MiniDV, it is small and takes less space.

Battery life: The length of time your waterproof video cameras will work without having to be recharge. You do not want a waterproof video camera cannot operate in the middle of great moment.

Simplicity: You also do not want waterproof video cameras that are difficult to operate. You want to be able to shooting all your important underwater viewing moments in an instant. You do not want to be fiddling around to find button or the right settings and got your moments are gone.

Image stabilization: This helps you to take better video when your waterproof video cameras are moving around. Image stabilizer eliminates some of the movement caused by your hands shake or the environment you are in (the waves in the ocean or by the wind).

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