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  • Shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof up to 10 ft
  • Kodak's Share button lets you choose your favorite sharing destination, e-mail address, or Kodak Pulse Display
  • Full 1080p HD videos and 5 MP HD stills, with auto focus
  • Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in digital image stabilization
  • On-camera editing

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    If you're going to live with no limits, you need a pocket video camera that can deliver the goods in full 1080p HD. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera is up for the challenge. We built it to take on the most extreme lifestyles with an insanely tough design – we're talking shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof to a depth of 10 feet. And built-in image stabilization smoothes out even the roughest ride. Whether you're carving up the mountain or pulling stunts in the skate park, the PlaySport is up for anything. And with a touch of the Share button, shocking your social network couldn't be simpler. Show the world why you're so Kodak. We dare you.

    From the Manufacturer

    Takes an impact. Makes an impact—in full HD.
    Share your most extreme moments simply. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5 delivers full 1080p HD with a rugged design that's shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof up to 10 ft underwater.

    If you're going to live with no limits, you need a digital video camera that can deliver the goods in full 1080p HD. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5 is up for the challenge. We built it to take on the most extreme lifestyles with an insanely tough design—we're talking shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof to a depth of 10 ft. And built-in image stabilization smooths out even the roughest ride. Whether you're carving up the mountain or pulling stunts in the skate park, the PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5 is up for anything. And with a touch of the Share button, shocking your social network couldn't be simpler. Show the world why you're So Kodak. We dare you.



    Go anywhere, do anything, fearless design

    Waterproof    *

    • Take the plunge up to 10 ft under water for up to 2 hours
    • Don't get the blues—underwater white balance mode gives true-to-life colors in the pool or under the waves
    Dustproof**
    • The muddiest, dustiest, sandiest conditions are no match for the PlaySport's rugged design
    Shockproof***
    • Bumps and bruises go with the territory—the PlaySport can even take a fall from 5 ft
    * IEC 60529 IPX8 compliant. ** IEC 60529 IP6X compliant. ***MIL-STD-810F, shock equivalent (onto plywood).

    Just press to impress
    The world's only cameras with 3-step sharing!    1

    Kodak's Share button makes sharing your videos and pictures as simple as 1, 2, 3.
    • Step 1—Just press Share when in review mode
    • Step 2—Choose your favorite sharing destination, e-mail address, or Kodak Pulse Display2
    • Step 3—Connect your camera to your computer or insert your memory card and your videos or pictures are automatically uploaded to the destination(s)
    Only Kodak Cameras:
    • Let you simultaneously share to multiple social networks, e-mail and Pulse Display1,2
    • Automatically share when you connect to a PC1
    • Tag to the largest number of social networks: Kodak Gallery, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, FLICKR, ORKUT, YANDEX, and KAIXIN0011,3
    Show them what you're made of—in HD
    • Full 1080p high definition captures your adventures in amazing detail
    • Easily switch to still camera mode to catch 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures
    Choose the resolution that works for you:
    • 1080p—great for stunning playback on your HDTV—HDMI cable included!
    • 720p at 60 fps—for fast action and super slow motion playback
    • 720p at 30 fps—ideal for general recording in high definition
    • WVGA—perfect for conserving space on your memory card or smaller files sizes for web use
    Smooth, stable, and always able
    • Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in digital image stabilization
    • Capture your friends in their best light with smart face tracking technology—the camera detects and locks onto faces, then ensures great exposure around them
    • Get great close-up shots with macro mode (automatic detection or user selectable)
    • See more details and accurate colors with incredible low-light performance
    • There's always room for more—record up to 10 hours of HD video with expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB) 4
    Don't let sun glare ruin your recording
    • The bright 2.0 in. LCD automatically adjusts to the lighting conditions around you
    • See your screen even in ultra-bright sunlight—simply turn on the LCD Glare Shield feature
    Simple on-camera editing
    • Trim your video to just the right moment and save it as a new video
    • Make a picture from a video frame
    Cool capture effects give a new look to your scenes
    • Black and white
    • Sepia
    • High saturation—bright, bold colors
    • '70s film—muted colors, slightly greenish cast, and a little graininess for a retro look
    Great video editing software comes on-board the PlaySport Camera

    Download the software when you first connect it to your computer    5 to:
    • Edit and trim videos
    • Add a voice-over to narrate your footage
    • Add pictures and music to your videos to make cool mashups
    • Grab and edit still images from video frames to get that perfect shot
    Make a colorful statement
    • Comes in a variety of colors
    • Soft rubberized feel for a secure grip
    • Rounded ergonomic design
    Ready for the big screen
    • HDMI port gives you the option to debut your videos in full glory on your HDTV6
    • It doesn't matter if you own a MAC or a PC—the Kodak PlaySport is compatible with both
    • The optional remote control makes it easy to comfortably enjoy your videos and pictures
    Ready to go—right out of the box
    • Kodak PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5
    • Adapter and cable for battery charging
    • Wrist strap
    • User Guide
    • ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak and Kodak Share Button App (both on-camera, PC only)
    1. All models of digital still and video cameras manufactured in 2011 or later.
    2. Kodak Pulse Display and Kodak Gallery support still pictures; video not supported.
    3. Sharing sites vary by region.
    4. Record about 20 min per 1 GB at 720p HD at 30 fps. Actual results may vary.
    5. On-board software for PC only.
    6. HDMI cable is an optional accessory.

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    4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5
    567 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, value, and ease of use of the camcorder. For example, they mention it takes very good videos and decent pictures in a pinch, the setup menu is easy to navigate, and it's well worth the price. Some are happy with waterproofness, and portability. Opinions are mixed on performance, image quality, and audio quality.

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    233 customers mention190 positive43 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camcorder. For example, they say it takes very good videos and decent pictures in a pinch. They also appreciate the high definition quality and say they have had no issues with the video. Some say it's a great little camera that has better video than their phone.

    "...The video quality is as good as I expected from a camera of this size and quality. That is not to say that it is bad. It is actually really good...." Read more

    "...I thought it took very good videos and decent pictures in a pinch. It has a very wide field of view, wider than the previous flip I owned...." Read more

    "...The video quality is fine. It doesn't rival that of my Nikon DSLR, but I'm not going to jump into saltwater with my Nikon...." Read more

    "...It's easy to use and handy (small).The REALLY annoying feature that others have mentioned is the latch jamming on the side doors...." Read more

    106 customers mention89 positive17 negative

    Customers generally like the value of the camcorder. They say it's well worth the price, impressive for an inexpensive camera, and practical. Some mention that the battery life, quality, and weight are pretty good.

    "...Small, easy to use, works well, takes video and pictures, relatively cheap in price and fun...." Read more

    "This a great camera/camcorder for the price, and it works as advertised...." Read more

    "...+Light weight and can be kept in your pocket like a small cell phone+No need to worry about it getting wet..." Read more

    "...Overall it's a great camera for the money...." Read more

    94 customers mention91 positive3 negative

    Customers find the camcorder easy to use. They say the setup menu is easy to navigate, and the controls and menus are easy to understand. They also say it's a great all-in-one camera with easy features. Customers also mention that the cam offers convenience and decent quality.

    "This is exactly what we were looking for in a video camera. Small, easy to use, works well, takes video and pictures, relatively cheap in price and..." Read more

    "...It's easy to use and handy (small).The REALLY annoying feature that others have mentioned is the latch jamming on the side doors...." Read more

    "...It is well-built; the controls and menus are easy to navigate; and the video quality is quite good for a $99 small, one sensor camcorder...." Read more

    "...Not overloaded with a mess of buttons so it's easy to do the major tasks without too much fuss...." Read more

    91 customers mention73 positive18 negative

    Customers like the waterproofness of the camcorder. They say it's truly waterproof, and can take a beating. They also appreciate the underwater feature, saying it'll take incredible underwater shots. Customers also mention that the water has never altered the quality or messed up the camera.

    "...The underwater feature is incredible. It really works very well and takes great video and pictures...." Read more

    "...The audio was sometimes sorta iffy in the wind, but it was solidly waterproof and it never failed to function...." Read more

    "...has everything that Zx3 has that is a great camera still: - Waterproof up to 10 ft - Full 1080p HD - Image stabilization..." Read more

    "...generally very well for close-up and landscape shots, and is excellent under-water...." Read more

    58 customers mention58 positive0 negative

    Customers find the camcorder portable. They mention it's small enough to fit in a pocket, easy to carry around, and fits in their hand well. They also say it'll fit in their belt in s small case. Overall, customers find it to be a fun compact easy to use camera.

    "This is exactly what we were looking for in a video camera. Small, easy to use, works well, takes video and pictures, relatively cheap in price and..." Read more

    "...Final thoughts: it is a great camcorder for the money. It is extremely compact, shoots terrific video (underwater or on land), and does a half-..." Read more

    "...+Light weight and can be kept in your pocket like a small cell phone+No need to worry about it getting wet..." Read more

    "...a trip that occurred shortly after it arrived and found it pretty easy to keep around as opposed to being left behind unless I expected to take a..." Read more

    157 customers mention85 positive72 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the camcorder. Some mention that it performs generally very well for close-up and landscape shots, and produces good to excellent results underwater. However, some customers report that the camera freezes at times, does erratic things on the playback, and falls short indoors and in low light situations.

    "...compact, shoots terrific video (underwater or on land), and does a half-decent job as a regular camera...." Read more

    "...back on the TV with the FREE HDMI cable from Kodak the camera will freeze at times. That is frustrating...." Read more

    "...sorta iffy in the wind, but it was solidly waterproof and it never failed to function...." Read more

    "...The doors were absolutely closed. The memory card still worked so that I was able to download the underwater videos of the children swimming...." Read more

    124 customers mention79 positive45 negative

    Customers are mixed about the image quality of the camcorder. Some mention it takes great picture quality, and provides clear HD video within its range of operation. However, others say that the video quality is not good, pixelated, and choppy.

    "...Overall this is an awesome camera for getting shots of the family and fun. The underwater feature is incredible...." Read more

    "...Although it takes good-not-great photos (that's what your point-and-shoot camera is for), I recommend taking photos during the daytime and un-zoomed..." Read more

    "...The zoom feature is not an optical zoom, therefore, it causes some loss of resolution - obviously a concession to maintain its waterproof lens...." Read more

    "...I thought it took very good videos and decent pictures in a pinch. It has a very wide field of view, wider than the previous flip I owned...." Read more

    55 customers mention20 positive35 negative

    Customers are mixed about the audio quality of the camcorder. Some mention that the audio is pretty decent, the performance in the wind is somewhat improved, and the mic does a remarkable job picking up sound. However, others say that the sound is a little spotty from time to time, the audio level hunts during recording, causing volume changes during playback, and it makes trickle sounds in the background.

    "...The video quality is fine for the price, though the audio is a bit dim in volume during playback. It's easy to use and handy (small)...." Read more

    "...Audio is pretty decent as well. The only time we have issues with audio is when we have it in the underwater mode...." Read more

    "...Low light shows the weakness in the ccd. Tons of noise in the dark areas, just total chaos...." Read more

    "...The monitor is fixed and small, and there's no wind slap noise reduction, so holding the cam out the car window produces a noisy audio and although..." Read more

    For the price, its an awesome camera!
    5 Stars
    For the price, its an awesome camera!
    I got this camera recently and Ive done alot of messing around with it, I LOVE it! I love the look, the feel, and everything else about it. It has so many different settings, and I absolutley love to change the settings for different things. My favorite effect to use is the High Saturation.Ive tested out all the different video quality and I like to record in 720p. 1080 takes up too much space, and for just screwing around and short videos, you dont need the BEST quality. I have a regular camcorder for that. I mainly got this for blogging this summer, band will be doing lots of traveling and Im using it for quick shots of just messing around.I dont know if the camera was completley dead when I got it, but it wouldnt turn on, so it was on the charger for about 2hrs and it was fully charged! Ive been messing with it on and off for about 5hrs now and it hasnt failed me yet.When I first put in my SD card (Transend 16GB) the video screen had lines going threw it and then it froze and wouldnt turn off, I pressed the reset button and took the card out, put it back in (with the camera off) and it works great!Im too scared to try it in water just yet, but soon!
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    RCWSO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just what we needed
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2011
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    This is exactly what we were looking for in a video camera. Small, easy to use, works well, takes video and pictures, relatively cheap in price and fun. Lets be honest, this is not the top of the line video camera with a huge amount of megapixels or features. This is a perfect camera for someone who wants to take decent video of their outings etc. The video quality is as good as I expected from a camera of this size and quality. That is not to say that it is bad. It is actually really good. Just not top of the line. We do not have any grainy issues except when you zoom in all the way. Audio is pretty decent as well. The only time we have issues with audio is when we have it in the underwater mode. The sound can be a bit muffled at times. That is to be expected from that mode. The only issues we have had is that a few times when it records something it seems to record in 2x speed. I am not sure if it is because we are trying to record small videos one right after another in quick sequence or what. Also, when playing back on the TV with the FREE HDMI cable from Kodak the camera will freeze at times. That is frustrating.

    Overall this is an awesome camera for getting shots of the family and fun. The underwater feature is incredible. It really works very well and takes great video and pictures. The fact that we can take it into the pool and get shots without worrying about ruining a cell phone or other camera is awesome. We really like this camera and are very pleased with our purchase.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars A great camera for the price
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2011
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    This a great camera/camcorder for the price, and it works as advertised. The other users who have had bad experiences probably got defective units, but mine is working great. I would suggest exchanging them for a new one. Also be sure to use quality SD memory cards and have the latest firmware. My thoughts below...

    I took this camera with me on a tropical vacation with the intent to shoot underwater photos and videos, and it worked out great! There is an option in the settings menu to color-correct for underwater use. If you don't turn this on, your photos and videos will come out with a green tinge. Remember to turn this on for underwater use!

    There are 4 different options for video shooting: 1080p, 720 at 60 frames per second, 720 at 30 fps, and iPad compatible. The 720 @ 60fps looks especially nice and crisp with the higher fps setting. Use this setting for videos that you expect to have a lot of movement in. The 1080p will look choppy when panning around too quickly or shooting video that has a lot of movement in it. The 720 @ 30 fps and the iPad compatible settings are geared toward shooting video where there isn't a lot of quick movement. Even though the 720@60 setting produced the best video, I found myself using the iPad compatible setting the most. The file size for this setting was the smallest, and the video quality was still very good. I was very impressed with the results. I used a 16GB Sandisk memory card with this camera. At the 720@60 setting, you are able to record up to 2hrs and 45 mins of total video footage and around 12000 photos. Your mileage may vary.

    The camera function leaves something to be desired. Although it takes good-not-great photos (that's what your point-and-shoot camera is for), I recommend taking photos during the daytime and un-zoomed. The photo quality during low-light conditions or at night is extremely poor and very grainy. This is strictly a daytime or bright light camera. Also, the photo quality degrades significantly if you use the zoom function even in bright daytime light. I suggest not using the zoom at all and shooting during the day or with lots of light. The nice thing about the ZX5 over the ZX3 is the macro focus function. If you want to take photos of objects that are very close to the camera, select this function.

    Reading some of the other reviews, some of the complaints centered on the access flaps for the memory card not opening properly after use in the ocean or saltwater. The manual recommends rinsing the camera with fresh water and pat drying after exposure to saltwater. Here's a trick I used on my vacation: take a ziplock bag with you, partly filled with freshwater. After using it in the ocean, drop the camera in the ziplock bag of freshwater to keep the salt from forming and gumming up the hinges of the access flaps. Dry it and clean it off when you get home. I recommend thoroughly rinsing it and drying it with a towel, and then opening up both sets of access flaps to dry completely.

    There are sharing funtions on the camera that I did not use and turned off in the settings menu. I don't Youtube or Facebook so I did not explore these features.

    When unloading the photos and videos, unfortunately you cannot just remove the memory card and put that into the card reader in your computer. You must use the ZX5 to unload them. Hook up the ZX5 to your computer with the USB cable and turn it on. When the computer detects it, it will want to install software. You DO NOT have to install the ZX5 software to unload your photos/videos. Just open up the ZX5 from "My Computer" like you would a USB memory stick and copy/paste your photos/videos over. It's much simpler to do that than to deal with the software.

    I also do not recommend using the on-camera video editing feature. For videos that are long, the trim feature will start to lock up on you. Offload the video onto your computer and use other video editing software to do any trimming or splicing. Short video clips won't have this problem.

    Inside the box, there is an offer for a free HDMI cable if you send in a registration card. Not everyone has HDMI on their TV or computer, so I can understand why they don't include one already.

    Final thoughts: it is a great camcorder for the money. It is extremely compact, shoots terrific video (underwater or on land), and does a half-decent job as a regular camera. For those of you complaining about the photo quality, understand that you are using a $120 camera. Go get a thousand dollar DSLR if you want excellent pictures. This camera is perfect for those of you who want to take it on vacation or camping with the chance that you'll be getting wet. Remember my tip to take a ziplock bag of freshwater if you plan to go swimming in saltwater!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Getting another
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2013
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I've been using this camera for a couple of years, in many different situations and just loved it. I started off using it for a daily video log, never once id mine lock up as some of the reviews have claimed. I don't believe most of the bad reviews anyway as I think there are hidden motives behind those bad reviews. I don't normally write any reviews but since I lost it just recently, or it got picked up by someone, I came looking for another in amazon. I thought maybe since I purchased it over 2 years ago now, there might be something much better out now, but looking at the reviews, this little camera is still among the top. I thought it took very good videos and decent pictures in a pinch. It has a very wide field of view, wider than the previous flip I owned. I did like the software the flip used for combining video clips together with music in various ways, but I ended up doing similar videos on my iMac with my Kodak. I've been going crazy trying to locate my missing camera and have decided just to give up and buy another. I liked it in black also as it was almost unnoticeable when using and it was very fast to start it up. I'd would keep near when driving and could start it recording in seconds to capture things id see up ahead on the freeway on trips and be able to comment on them as id drive past also. If I need to remember something id just start it up and use it as a voice recorder. I used it all the time. I have a Sony RX100 and a Fuji X100S for more serious photography, but use this mainly for on the go quick clips. This is the kind of camera that is perfect to use if you don't carry your iPhone around with you all the time. This would also be a great little camera for doing YouTube videos also. I only used it for straight 1080 highest quality video and the results impressed me most of the time. There was an update for the camera on the Kodak website, which I installed after owning for a short time, which I believe took care of any of the freezing issues people were having, which I recommend looking into prior to purchasing, as a matter of fact I'm going to also. I think there are some good reviews on YouTube also. One nice thing, if you get it and don't like it, or it freezes soon after purchase, Amazon will take a return.
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    colski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with purchase
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2020
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Great little video camera as described shoots excellent video for blogging
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    Qin Shi Huang
    4.0 out of 5 stars 残念
    Reviewed in Japan on April 26, 2015
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    残念なことに初期不良でした。日本のコダック社の保証はもう終了しているそうで保証して頂けませんでした。それでも販売元の会社が保証してくれましたので助かりました。その喜びを込めて星4つです。
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