A Metal Detecting Camera: The Kodak Zx5

[Gonehunting]

I recently got the Kodak Playsport Zx5 and really like it. I have noticed that my other camera was starting to have issues and I wanted to replace it. I didn't have a lot of money to invest so I started looking for the cheapest durable video camera that had a macro feature, and the Playsport Zx5 was the winner.. for under a $140.00, it's also waterproof up to a couple of feet, has several upgrades like attachable lenses, microphone fuzz for wind, and is ready to shoot in 1080p just be sure to get a large memory card. 32 GB is the largest it will hold...
Don't make the mistake of getting the Playsport Zx3 because it does not have macro and is pretty much useless for filming detecting vids... That is if you want close-ups of yours finds... Below is a vid I did today... Sorry it is not much of a vid but it does show the high points of the camera...I'm no expert, but I have filmed a few hunts and I can see this will definitely be a cheaper option than a $300 or $400 camera.. Now this camera for my needs is perfect for videoing metal detecting hunts. Now if you want to do a lot of zooming to a great distance,, then it will not be the camera for you.. but for filming stuff say 30 foot and closer should be fine.. 10 ft and closer is real good.. Low light it does poorly and pixelates if you zoom. So if you hunt at night be sure to have an addition light source. LED's look funny in the camera.. give off a blue tint. That can be sort of regulated by putting the camera in the "70's" mode.. meaning 1970's lol I know sounds funny but it does have a selection for that.Or get a krypton or xenon bulbed light source... Hope this helps GH...
Here is a pic taken with the camera. I had to downsize it quite a bit to get it on this forum's page...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B_VMm9LTQg

 

[Roscue2]

I have been thinking about getting one for not only mding videos, but also for outdoor videos such as hiking. As soon as my old flip camcorder dies I will probably get one... hurry up and die flip camcorder!!!

 

[Gonehunting]

I think you will like it.. Be sure to get a high quality mem card card I got the cheaper card and sometimes it will stop filming after 5 secs because of slow memory card...
Also in low light don't try to zoom it gets grainy... other than that it is a definite welcome addition to my equipment..

 

[BarberDan]

yeah the SD card is the key....gotta get at least a class 10 rating. I have the 32 GB so I can record hours and hours of video. It also shoots pretty nice videos underwater...which is cool feature. I don't have to worry if it starts raining or if it's muddy outside. I've had mine for 4 months and have used it in all types of environments. The only bad feature is that it doesn't have a flash and no night vision....but that's it.