Kodak Zi8

With the candy-bar style video camera market featuring only a handful of offerings and perhaps most notably led with the Flip, Kodak releases an all new competitor with their Zi8. Coming in at a high-definition full 1080p format, other leading features include image stabilization and an SD card slot which effectively trumps the previous king of the hill, Flip Mino HD in the features department. Despite the added features, the Kodak Zi8’s pricing comes in at the same as its direct competitor Flip Mino HD with a suggested retail price of $180 USD.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 YouTubeThe 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.

AccessoriesA 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.

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Japanese American National Museum

369 East 1st Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

213.625.0414

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