<![CDATA[Gizmodo: pure digital]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: pure digital]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/puredigital http://gizmodo.com/tag/puredigital <![CDATA[Kodak Zi8 Wallops Flip With 1080p, Image Stabilizer and SD Slot]]> Kodak's almost-glimpsed product tease was indeed a new pocket cam, potentially their best yet. Launching with an MSRP of $180, it will overpower the Flip Ultra HD with 1080p recording, an electronic image stabilizer, SDHC card slot and other enhancements.

The list of improvements continues: The Zi8 has an external mic jack, and it'll shoot 5-megapixel stills, track faces of subjects and, according to Kodak, "see more details and accurate colors in low light." Now that's something we're looking forward to, especially since low light seems to be the biggest bane of these Flip-class cameras.

The Flip UltraHD, which sells for the same amount, only shoots 720p, has no removable storage, and only earned qualified praise from us.

By contrast, one big reason to have high hopes for the Zi8 is that we already loved its predecessor, the Zi6, though we weren't terribly impressed with its cheaper weatherproof sibling, the Zx1. [Kodak]

Press Release:

KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera brings sleek style and high-performance to pocket video

Easily shoot and share high-quality 1080p HD video

Rochester, NY, July 29, 2009 - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today announced an exciting new addition to its popular line of Digital Video Cameras – the KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera, featuring a sleek design, high-quality full 1080p High Definition video capture, and built-in electronic image stabilization.

"Images and video have tremendous power to help us stay connected to family and friends," says Phil Scott, Worldwide Director of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices and Vice President, Consumer Digital Group. "The KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera makes it easy to spontaneously capture HD video – of heartwarming moments, of ‘can you believe that?' moments, and of just plain laugh-out-loud moments – and then quickly and easily share them."

The slim and stylish KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera is designed to meet these needs at the touch of a button — no lens cap, dials to turn or settings to adjust. The new camera's range of advanced features includes:
• Full HD 1080p video capture wherever you go;
• Built-in electronic image stabilization for sharper videos and reduced blurring;
• Vivid 2.5" color LCD;
• Flexible swing-out USB arm for fast uploading, sharing, and charging;
• 5 MP 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures;
• Easy upload to Facebook and YouTube;
• Compatible with PC and Mac operating systems;
• Record up to 10 hours of HD video* with the expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB;
• Capture family and friends in their best light with smart face tracking technology;
• See more details and accurate colors in low light;
• External microphone jack;
• In-box HDMI cable;
• Record from a distance or playback on your TV conveniently with optional KODAK Pocket Video remote control;
• Grab attention and define your style with the ultra compact design, stunning looks, and a range of colors.

Uploading to Facebook and YouTube
The KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera provides one-button upload to Facebook, the premiere social networking and sharing website. Content can also be quickly and easily uploaded to YouTube, the world's most popular online video community. The built-in software on the camera allows seamless upload of your video and pictures from the same desktop interface used for video editing and movie creation.

Accessories
A range of accessories are available for the KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera, including:
• KODAK SDHC Memory Cards, available in 4, 8, and 16GB capacities customized for optimal video capture;
• KODAK Pocket Video Remote control;
• KODAK KLIC-7004 Lithium Ion batteries;
• KODAK Flexi-tripod;
• KODAK Adventure Mount for helmet, handlebars and more;
• KODAK cases, camera bags and neck straps.

Pricing and Availability
The KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera will be available in aqua, raspberry and black** from September, 2009, and retail for US$179.95 MSRP.

*Record approximately 20 minutes per 1GB at HD 30fps.
** Color availability may vary.

]]> http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5325151&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Cisco Acquires Pure Digital, Makers of the Flip Video Cam, For $590 Million]]> Cisco is surely on to something: an enterprise mobile videophone? $500,000 internet backbone router with cute modular Flip video cam? Or maybe they just want a consumer horse besides Linksys in their stable that clearly has some legs: Flip's video cams have sparked a netbook-like fever, with everyone and their brother getting into the tiny HD camcorder game. The deal is expected to close by Cisco's fourth quarter of 09.

]]> http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5175041&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Flip Mino: Our First Footage (So Far, So Good)]]> I just got my hands on the Flip Mino and I'm impressed with it so far. It's way thinner than it's big brother Ultra, but remains almost the same height and width, which is good because it's not small enough to lose. The USB placement is well hidden on this design and I think it's positioned to fit in the slot more conveniently than the Ultra. As you can see in the video sample above, it takes solid video, adjusting from diffuse outdoor lighting to dimmer indoor lighting with ease, and without a lot of noise. The touch-sensitive buttons weren't sensitive enough for me at first, but after fiddling with them a bit they worked fine. Also, I'm still not sure which side of the Li-ion/AA debate I am on, but the thought of having to charge this thing for a full three hours when it runs out of battery doesn't excite me. I'll be testing it out more to let you know my full opinion, but in the meantime, so far, so good. Check out the gallery after the jump. [Flip Video]


]]> http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5012996&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Pure Digital will donate 1 million Flip Video...]]> Pure Digital will donate 1 million Flip Video cameras to nonprofits around the world for use to "highlight the need for their services...and broadcast their accomplishments to the world." Part of the Clinton Global Initiative, the offer will open to organizations in December. [Flip Video Spotlight]

]]> http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=303793&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Flip Video Ultra: Better Than the Original, But Still for Your Mom]]> Today the Mossberg Solution takes a whack at Pure Digital's update to the Flip Video, the Flip Video Ultra. The 60-minute (2GB) and 30-minute (1GB) models run $30 more a piece than the original, but basically improve on them in every way (better screen, resolution, etc.). Overall, the Solution says it's "a pleasure to record startlingly good footage for a camera of its size both indoors and outside" and fairly easy to share video, which is the focus of the update. Just don't expect to share pristine quality video, since it's still lower res than a standard camcorder. [Mossy Solution]

]]> http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=298998&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Pure Digital Camcorder Now Works With Google Video, Not YouTube]]> Pure Digital has updated their camcorder to make it easier for users to upload their recorded video onto video-hosting Web sites, like Google Video (but not YouTube, at least not yet). Originally released this past May, the camcorder, which comes in two sizes, one that hold 30 minutes of video and one that holds 60 minutes, now features a one-touch mode that uploads recorded video to the aforementioned video-hosting Web sites.

Seeing as though such Web sites are already laden with crappy videos that people have uploaded, one must wonder just how hard it is for people to figure out how to put their content onto the YouTubes of the world. – Nicholas Deleon

New camcorder allows one-click video uploads [USA Today]

]]> http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=207807&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Pure Digital Point & Shoot Camcorder]]> Cheap and easy are the names of the game with this camcorder. It is small, runs off two AA batteries and will hold up to 30 minutes of VGA-quality video in the built in 512MB of flash memory. The Pure Digital P&S Camcorder has a 1.5-inch LCD for viewing and is extremely simple—push the red button to recorder, push it again to stop, and delete and save with ease. It does include a 2x digital zoom, but with the low quality of video, the digital zoom will harm more than help. Overall the Pure Digital P&S Camcorder does a good job of providing basic video clips with average audio at a cheap price of $129. – Travis Hudson

Pure Digital Point & Shoot Digital [PCMag]

]]> http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=178194&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The Anorexic Pure Digital DTM-300]]> The ultra-thin DTM-300 has a built-in MP3 CD player, an RDS FM tuner and even supports Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) audio. It stores up to nine DAB stations, has integrated speakers for easy portability, auxiliary inputs for any other audio device, sleep timer, alarm, digital display, remote and it can even make a perfectly broasted squab. The DTM should be available next month priced at 189.99 (around $330 USD).

The weight-watching DTM-300 [T3]

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