Comments on: Kodak Zi6 Review, by a normal Mac user

By: Gabriel Motta

Gabriel Motta — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:17:09 +0000

Hey, thanks for the review, it was great.
I have a Zi6 also but I’m with some troube
exporting from imovie to FCP,
I putted it in XLM for FCP but when it went to Final Cut the
media went offline
Do you have any clue what can be the problem?
Thanks a lot!

Cheers!

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:50:31 +0000

Hi, Great blog. Quick question, I’m going to do the firmware update so I can use my Zi6 with my macbook, but the software disk that came with it for install on my pc says PC only…is there Mac software for this now too and if so where do I get it or will it work with iPhoto/iMovie just fine with no additional software other than the firmware update? Thanks!

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:51:18 +0000

@Joe
Here’s my workflow for FCE:

1. Import all the videos into iPhoto
2. Launch iMovie and convert the thumbnails
3. Use iMovie to make a rough cut of the videos
4. Export XML for Final Cut
5. Launch Final Cut and go Easy Setup >> HD >> HDV 720p 30fps
5. Import the XML into Final Cut

Yeah I think there’s a way to work with 60fps clips, I just haven’t done it. Maybe you can figure it out from what I know works.

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:23:28 +0000

Hi.
I got this camera a while back and i just got FCE and when ever i try to import HD 60 vids from my Zi6 it comes up with an error saying wrong format, and if i import a xml file it says all the media is offline.
Do you have any suggestions on what i should do?

Thanks

By: Dave Trouble

Dave Trouble — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:25:13 +0000

Thanks for the review. I have been struggling with the decision of which to get, and wanted to know a mac user’s opinion. Interesting that many people think this is the better of the cameras (compared to Mino Flip) but the flip is almost 2/3 more expensive.

By: Aaron JW

Aaron JW — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:39:58 +0000

How do I install the new firmware on my mac? I do not have a card reader and do not want to buy one if i do not have to. Any ideas?

By: RickM

RickM — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:03:14 +0000

great review. I have a question: can you upload to YouTube directly from the camera or its built in software? I have a MacBook Pro and am looking for this kind of a video camera for our business. I want something that will make it really easy to take client testimonial videos and upload them to YouTube. I bought a Flip Ultra and loved it except the sound volume was ridiculously low. So am now returning it.

Which also begs the question, how is the sound? If I have the camera sitting 5-10’ away from a person who is talking without any other background noise, will it sound OK on YouTube?

final note: I know I could import this into iMovie and upload to YouTube from there, but I have iMovie 06 which doesn’t share to YouTube and I’m not interested in purchasing the new iLife to do it. I’d LOVE something that is as integrated and easy as the Flip solution, just with better sound.

Looking forward to your comment, hope to buy something asap, thanks!

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By: PeterJ

PeterJ — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:20:56 +0000

I’d just like to add to the thanks already offered for this review though I already ordered my Zi6 this morning (have to ship from USA because they don’t sell them here in Australia). I feel even more like I made the right choice now.
Nice simple wordpress theme/layout too! It helps.

By: Neil Cowley

Neil Cowley — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:26:35 +0000

Great review – thanks for your time!