Whether you’re looking for the latest features or the hottest trends, the KODAK PLAYFULL Video Camera delivers all the goods in a slim & chic design. Perfectly sized to fit in the palm of your hand & just about any pocket or handbag, the PLAYFULL will not add significant bulk or weight. Despite its small size the product is packed with a range of great features including vibrant Full HD 1080p image recording, & while you’re turning heads, you can catch stunning 5 MP photos in a snap. You can then press the Share button, pop out the built-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) arm & become a social networking superstar in seconds. Your videos look even better in Full HD 1080p Record in Full HD 1080p & connect KODAK PLAYFULL to your TV using the HDMI cable, supplied free in the box, to deliver that all important big screen viewing experience. PLAYFULL supports two additional HD recording options, plus web ready WVGA, & 5 MP still images at the touch of a button. The choice is yours. Full HD 1080p The very best image resolution to show on your HDTV using the HDMI cable included. 720p HD at 60 fps The best for fast moving sports & action where you need those extra frames, & great for super slow motion playback. 720p HD Ideal for general recording in high definition. WVGA (848x 480) The best for conserving space on memory card & web use. You can even capture 5MP Still images. Worlds only cameras with 3-step sharing Everyone enjoys sharing their latest videos & pictures with friends & family online but its often so complicated they end up just staying on the camera! The new KODAK Share Button, that makes sharing your videos & photos super easy, is also on PLAYSPORT. Simply press the KODAK Share button in review mode. Select your favourite sharing destinations
- FACEBOOK, You Tube, FLICKR, TWITTER, KODAK Gallery accounts (pictures only); & e-mail addresses you’ve added to your camera. Connect PLAYSPORT to your computer with the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable provided & your videos & pictures will automatically be transferred to your computer & simultaneously uploaded to all tagged destinations. It’s that easy! & only KODAK pocket video cameras let you simultaneously share to the largest number of social networks & e-mail addresses automatically when you connect to a PC. Easy to transfer with built-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) Arm The built-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector allows the PLAYFULL video camera to be connected to a compatible PC or MAC, & transfer video & still images without the need for extra cables. Thanks to KODAK’s exclusive Share button, videos will automatically be shared to your favourite social networks upon connection. & if youre running low on battery, you can even charge from your PC using the built-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) arm. Cool capture effects give a new look to your scenes Looking for variety & creativity? Apply one of the five capture effects: black & white, sepia, normal colour, high saturation with bright, bold colours, or 70’s film with muted colours & a little graininess for a retro look. Don’t let sun glare ruin your recording For the ultimate on-camera viewing experience in bright light, turn on the LCD Brightness/ Glare Shield feature in Setup. The Glare Shield feature will provide a choice of filters (normal, high contrast, or black & white) to help you better see your subject on the 1.5” LCD display screen in reflective outdoor situations. These filters are only applied to the display screen, not your footage—so everything you record will look as great as the moment you shot it. Review mode Select single & multi-up viewing options so you can quickly search & find favourite files in your on-camera collection. Video playback options include standard speed, fast-forward, rewind, pause, & single frame advance that makes it easy to find the perfect frame to extract & save as a still picture —all controlled right in the palm of your h&. On Camera Editing Editing videos on your computer can be a time consuming activity. KODAK PLAYFULL incorporates on-screen editing with simple controls so you can trim your videos right on the camera—both front & back--to save you time. Then choose ‘save’ to replace, or ‘save as’ to create a new file. On-screen editing also means that you can extract single frames from the video to grab that one amazing moment or a cool series of still photos. Simple one-button operation KODAK PLAYFULL is designed so you’ll never miss the moment. Power on & you are immediately ready to record with ultra-simple one-button operation—just press the Record button on the back once to start recording & a second time to stop recording. The built-in mono microphone & speakers will automatically record & playback recorded sound. Smooth & stable features for sharper videos Get sharper videos & less blur thanks to built-in digital image stabilization (DIS). Capture your friends in their best light with smart face tracking technology-- the camera detects & locks onto faces, then ensures great exposure around them. A 4x digital zoom makes sure you can get even closer to the action & capture all the finer details. Up to 10 hours of recording time There’s a SD/SDHC card slot which accepts up to a 32GB SD/SDHC card—separately purchased-- (Class 4 or higher recommended for HD) that’s good for up to 10 hours of video (about 20 min per 1 GB at 720p HD, 30 fps). If you run out of memory on the go you can simply change to a new card. The KODAK PLAYFULL comes with a powerful internal Li-Ion rechargeable battery that recharges conveniently by connecting the built-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) arm to a computer, or by attaching the mini-USB cable & adapter to a wall outlet. Optional Remote Control The optional KODAK remote control provides flexibility in both shooting & playback so you can shoot from a distance & even join the action you’re recording. Attach an optional tripod for even more shooting versatility. When you’re ready to playback video & pictures on your TV, you can use the remote control to run the show comfortably from your favourite chair across the room. Software The first time you connect the PLAYFULL video camera to your computer, KODAK’s Share Button app (a small software program) will automatically launch & prompt you to add login information for your online sharing sites & email address. After that one-time setup, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the sharing destinations you’ve chosen just as soon as you connect your camera to your computer. You’ll also be prompted to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software (PC only) that’s installed on PLAYFULL & provides additional editing features beyond trimming & single frame extraction that are available directly on PLAYFULL. If you’re a Mac user, no worries, you can use APPLE i LIFE software for editing. With ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software you can use the ‘movie maker’ feature to edit clips, add text screens for titles at the beginning & credits at the end of a movie, sequence a number of clips to tell your story, add a voice-over to narrate your footage, add pictures & music to make cool mash-ups, & use Easy Print to print jpgs on your printer. You can also change resolution, or use the media converter to change file format, including AVI, & transcode your videos for viewing on other common devices like an iPod or KODAK picture frame—even burn DVD’s (including BLU-RAY-compatible format) for viewing on TV & archiving.