The Kodak Playsport Zx5 Full HD camcorder meets all these requirements:
With dimensions of 41.7 × 100.0 × 15.7 mm and 100g weight, it fits in every pocket. The build quality is very solid. Fixed covers from all connections and shock absorbers ensure that even an involuntary bath not destroyed in a puddle on the camcorder. I let my tester trial basis before falling on the ground, let it soak in heavy rain and dragged by a sandy beach. No problem. (Supposedly you can even dive with the part, but I have not tried).
The service is totally simple and even-handedly possible. So if you want to film while cycling or skiing, can do that (but it should of course be due to the risk of accidents). Unfortunately leaves a manufacturer of Kodak with helmet mounts or bike mounts somewhat alone, but because there are commercially good accessory.
It has various settings, some of which are nice gimmick (Sepia tones etc.), but for example, the different quality levels are already very useful to achieve depending on the shooting situation, the best result.
You can still edit and cut the films in the camera, which I prefer because though my software on the computer. But for anyone who wants to produce a presentable video even during the holiday, an important function.
Again, everything is very easy to use and the user interface is self-explanatory.
One has the possibility to attach a small tripod on the camcorder. For solo travelers a not unimportant feature.
Overall, it shows that the camcorder of people were constructed, who are familiar with sporting activities and with the requirements of outdoor enthusiasts. Everything is thought out to the last detail and is implemented harmoniously.
But you have to make compromises in image quality. Photos are easy to dark and especially interior shots often only succeed with blurs. The videos are qualitatively ok, but be ever pixelated and blurry at high speeds of the filmed objects or on fast pans. You need a steady hand.
Certainly the Kodak Playsport Zx5 Full HD camcorder no substitute for a proper DIGITALCAM and therefore not for qulitativ quality movies and photos is suitable. But for that the part is not well designed. For its special field of application, namely times as outdoors shoot short films, the picture quality is quite enough.
Conclusion: The strengths of the Kodak Playsport Zx5 Full HD camcorder lie in its compact but very robust construction and ease of use. Those looking for a camcorder that also works when the conditions are a little rough, which is served here well. Who wants to shoot high quality videos, have to look elsewhere.
