zi8 is here!

Zi8 vs Zi6 Kodak Video Camera
After just mentioning to people that the zi6 Kodak digital video camera is the best video camera for PE teachers to use to observe their pre-service teachers I found out a new version just came out!
It is the zi8!



A few informational videos on comparing the zi6 and zi8 resolution:
1) Going to Germany! These guys are funny.
2) Wired: videos and other information.

zi8:
- external mic jack cable
- HDTV connector
- Flexible USB connector less possibility for breakage
- It has 720p (60fps) and 1080p (30fps)
(zi6 only has 720p)
- appears to be lighter and sleeker
- Cost about $179 vs zi6 being $149

Use Video Camera's in PE!

I am here at the PETE conference and some people were asking about the camera I use.
Just a quick note as I keep forgetting the type of camera I use in PE and I think it is awesome.
Using the Kodak zi6, I can tape all my students and they can look at their teaching session right away. I can also directly upload the video's into Youtube, Ning, wikis or other sources.
These camera's are great because you can use them just to tape moving students but I find them also useful to tape motor development sessions. You can slow down the movie so you can analyze the specific movements.
Here is what the camera looks like:















You can review the images right on the camera or upload them to the Internet for students to view. It takes only a few minutes to upload the movies.
At this moment, the product retails for about $150 but at times it goes on sale in Walmart and you can get it as a much cheaper price.