Introduction:

For those whose life is entwined with the adventures of the world, the Kodak ZX1 proves to be a worthy companion. Whether you are kayaking in the frozen waters of New Zealand or trekking along the cliffs of Sierra Nevada, this camcorder is what you need to capture those precious moments and to give them a lasting permanence. The Kodak ZX1 has been specially designed to deal with the rough weather conditions, time-induced wear & tear and to battle against all the possible odds efficiently.

Features: 

The ZX1 camcorder looks adorable in a multitude of colors and is extremely small & light to lug it along. Its body carries an interesting mix of plastic, rubber and steel to offer good grip to your hands and to make your device stand sturdy and fit as ever. This device comes with nice additions like tripod mount, remote control operation, microphone, and wrist strap and camera pouch. The tripod mount is an extremely handy accessory when you go skiing, cycling or para- gliding as it helps you keep your hands free without missing on any action.

Pros:

• With ZX1 in your hands you need not fear to shoot in rain, hailstorms or even a blizzard. This camcorder is one of the few devices that were awarded with the IP43 protection rating and all its rubber-laden doors try to seal the device and block the water from seeping in.
• The ZX1 lets you shoot continuously and record HD video for a period of 10 hours and even supports SD/SDHC cards up to 32 GB.
• Edit and trim your footage, add music, titles etc and upload your clips to YouTube successfully with the help of the built-in video editing software. 

Cons:

• Small size of the LCD screen makes it difficult to review or edit the footage. Also, visibility dims down in bright light conditions.
• While using zoom option, the device makes irksome noise.
• There is no headphone jack for audio.
• The in-built software is not compatible with Mac OS.

Pricing Range: To make this candy bar-like camcorder yours, shell down just $79.95 - $184.90. Feast your senses with its multitude of colors- Blue, Pink, Black, and Red & Yellow!

Final Verdict: An incredibly sleek body, intrepid performance in odd climactic conditions, oodles of stylish quotient and above all, a decent HD footage is what you can expect from the ZX1 camcorder. For its price, it performs decently with few minor quirks and is possibly one of the best adventurous camcorders in the market today. Salute the adventurous spirit throbbing within you with the Kodak ZX1!