Kodak Playsport HD

If the gods of photography had wanted us to capture high def video on the move and underwater, they’d have created a pocket-size rechargeable HD video camera with an appetite for adventure. Well, guess what? They have.

Already the darling of the tech press, the ultra rugged Kodak Playsport has been produced with action-loving movie moguls in mind. Waterproof up to 3 metres, this feature-packed cam is ideal for sub-aquatic shenanigans, capturing your exploits beneath and above the waves in full 1080p HD. You can even take 16:9 widescreen stills at 5MP and get up close and personal via a 4x digital zoom.

But it’s not all about shooting fish, lycra and plugholes. The idiot-proof Playsport is ideal in virtually any outdoor scenario. Its ergonomically designed tactile rubber casing will withstand bumps, scrapes and even the occasional full-on fumble. Take it skiing, climbing, to festivals or even *gasp* the pub. Don’t worry about blurry footage because clever image stabilization ensures movies remain crystal clear, no matter what adrenaline-shredding antics you get up to.

Built-in software and USB connectivity make uploading, editing and sharing simple. YouTubing and Facebooking those Speedos-round-the-ankles movies has never been easier. You can also review your handiwork on the fly via the Playsport’s high-contrast 2” LCD screen. It’ll even playback in slow-mo.

Speaking of screens, the Playsport boasts an ingenious function that reduces glare in bright sunshine. No squinting required. Did we also mention it comes with an HDMI cable for high def TV playback? Well it does, so there.

In all this excitement we almost forgot to tell you that vids are recorded to removable SD or SDHC cards (up to 32GB holding 10 hours of footage*). There is also 128MB of internal memory to get you started.

Hand held		Packaging		Available in blue and black

We could go on extolling the virtues of this amazing little cam but we’d be here all day. Suffice to say, if life’s an adventure the Playsport is the perfect way to capture and share its greatest moments. And…action!

*At lower quality 720p