Life’s an adventure. Soak it up in HD.
Be fearless with the KODAK PLAYSPORT. It can plunge up to 3 m under water and record it all in full 1080p HD.
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- Overview
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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 3 m 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 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
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- Take the plunge with the waterproof digital video camera capable of shooting up to 3 m under water
- 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
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- 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 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, 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 5.1 cm 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)
- 1Record about 20 min per 1 GB at 720p HD at 30 fps. Actual results may vary.
- Specifications
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Product Specifications
Sensor type 1 / 2.5–type 5 MP CMOS
Lens - 5.54 mm, 35 mm equivalent
- 48 mm @ 1080p
- 36 mm @ 720p
- 36 mm @ WVGA
- 36 mm still capture
Zoom 4X digital
Image stabilization electronic
Display size 5.1 cm
Storage 128 MB internal memory[1], SD/SDHC card expansion slot (up to 32 GB)
Focus modes normal
Focus range 100 cm–infinity
White balance auto
File formats - video: H.264 (MOV), AAC LC
- still: JPEG
Capture modes - 1080p—1920 x 1080, 30 fps
- 720p / 60 fps—1280 x 720, 60 fps
- 720p—1280 x 720, 30 fps
- WVGA—848 x 480, 30 fps
- still—5.3 MP, 16:9 widescreen, interpolated
Microphone yes—monaural
Speaker yes
I/O interface USB 2.0 (high speed), AV out, HDMI
Tripod mount 1/4 in. standard
Power KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004, AC Adapter
Dimensions 58.0 × 112.5 × 19.5 mm
Weight 4.5 oz without battery
Package Contents
- KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera
- KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004
- Adapter and cable for charging
- HDMI and AV cables
- Wrist strap
- User Guide
- ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak (on-camera)
Warranty
one year
System Requirements
WINDOWS
- WINDOWS XP SP2, VISTA, WINDOWS 7 or later
- INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0 or higher
MACINTOSH
- MACINTOSH 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 or higher
- SAFARI 1.1 or higher
Hardware
- PENTIUM 4, 2.8 GHz processor or greater
- 1 GB RAM and 64 MB video RAM
- 300 MB hard drive disk space available
- CD-ROM drive
- Available USB port (1.1 or higher)
- 1024 × 768 display resolution
- 1128 MB internal memory / 20.3 MB available for video and picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).
- REVIEWS
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Media ReviewsNew York Times/NYTimes.com
Cool Tools for Capturing Summer Memories | 2010-06-09
“The waterproof KODAK PLAYSPORT lets you make a splash with high-definition video at an affordable price of $140 at Amazon.com… the image quality is excellent.”
Forbes.com
Waterproofing Your Vacation | 2010-06-08
“Kodak created an "underwater capture mode" that corrects color in videos, essentially removing some of the blue and green tint found in pool and sea water. It also included an electronic image stabilization feature to tone down the shakiness that comes with shooting in and under water."
GlobeandMail.com (UK)
KODAK PLAYSPORT designed to be dunked | 2010-06-07
“The PLAYSPORT is an easy recommendation…the first camcorder I’ve felt completely secure in handing over to my five-year-old, which is no small thing for a dad who is constantly pestered to share his hardware.”
DailyTelegraph.com (UK)
Gadget Inspectors compare the Flip and Kodak pocket cameras | 2010-06-04
KODAK PLAYSPORT "gives the Flip a run for its money." PLAYSPORT receives a 9/10 and 8/10 by the two reviewers, whereas Flip got a 7/10 and 6/10.
Toronto Star/TheStar.com (Canada)
Review: KODAK PLAYSPORT | 2010-06-03
“It’s an HD video camera—and it’s waterproof!! Dad will get good use out of this gift this summer!”
MomLogic.com
Best Gadget Gifts for Father’s Day | 2010-06-01
"This is the underwater camera for those who don't want to fiddle with controls. It's like taking your cellphone into the water. Once you find the tiny “on” button, you just point, push the white button in the middle, and—presto!—you're shooting 1080p video."
People Style Watch, June/July 2010 issue
5 New Tech Must-Haves for Summer
“Sturdy Video Recorder: Record in HD under water. Plus it has built-in image stabilization. Comes in tons of colors!”
Fitness Magazine, June 2010 issue
Sporty Waterproof Shooters
“The durable KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera captures adventures in HD and comes with easy-to-use editing software.”
CNET.com
Review: KODAK PLAYSPORT | 2010-05-28
"If your main concerns are an inexpensive HD pocket video camera that can handle a day at the pool, a hike in the woods, or some time in inclement weather, the PLAYSPORT is highly recommended."
Media Reviews