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Question

Video Camera like Zi8 Compatible with Mac, external mic

Sep 22, 2011 4:18AM PDT

I need a light weight video camera similar to a Zi8 or possibly a bit larger (but small enough to be carried in a backpack). For better audio it should have capablility of using an external microphone. It should produce<span id="INSERTION_MARKER"> decent quality videos. Since it will be used outdoors where the battery cannot be recharged, the ability to replace an exhausted battery with a freshly charged battery is important. Costing more than the price of a Zi8 is not a problem.

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Digital Cameras and Video Cameras
Sep 22, 2011 8:01AM PDT

The Kodak Zi8 and similar cameras are classified as Camcorders.
You are likely to get more responses on the Camcorders Forum.

Here is a link to the Camcorders Forum:

http://forums.cnet.com/camcorders-forum/

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Video Camera like Zi8 Compatible with Mac, external mic
Sep 22, 2011 11:33PM PDT

Thanks for the suggestion to post this inquiry with the camcorder forum.

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No External Mic Necessary
Sep 22, 2011 5:13PM PDT