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product_id: 898128
title: "Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera (Black)"
brand: "kodak"
price: "R2081"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Kodak"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/898128-kodak-playtouch-video-camera-black
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region: South Africa
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# Full 1080p HD video capture 3.0-inch capacitive touchscreen On-camera video editing Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera (Black)

**Brand:** kodak
**Price:** R2081
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Capture. Edit. Share. Be the director of your own story.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera (Black) by kodak
- **How much does it cost?** R2081 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/898128-kodak-playtouch-video-camera-black)

## Best For

- kodak enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kodak brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Touch & Trim:** Intuitive touchscreen lets you edit clips on the fly—cut the fluff, keep the buzz-worthy moments.
- • **Crisp HD Capture:** Shoot stunning 1080p videos and 5MP stills that make your memories pop with professional clarity.
- • **Pro-Level Inputs:** External mic jack and tripod socket mean your sound and stability game is always on point.
- • **Effortless Sharing:** One-button upload to all your favorite social platforms keeps you instantly connected and in the loop.
- • **Lightweight & Portable:** At just over 5 ounces, it’s the perfect pocket companion for capturing life’s spontaneous highlights.

## Overview

The Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera is a compact, lightweight camcorder featuring a 3.0-inch capacitive touchscreen, full 1080p HD video recording, and 5MP still photo capability. It offers on-camera editing and one-button sharing to popular social sites, plus professional features like an external microphone jack and tripod socket, making it an ideal starter camera for millennials seeking quality and convenience without breaking the bank.

## Description

Go ahead. Touch it. You know you want to. Its unique touchscreen lets you glide through HD video like never before. That’s the beauty of the KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera. It puts the high-end features you want right at your fingertips. With on-screen editing, you can easily keep the moments you want and trim the ones you don’t. And when you’re ready to turn today’s escapades into tomorrow’s buzz, getting them online is easier than ever. Just press the Share button and your videos are automatically ready for the Web. With the KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera, the power to be seen is as simple as touching a screen. The real KODAK Moment happens when you share

Review: A Great Starter Video Cam With A Rare Must Have Feature - Being new to the video cam life but with ambitions for doing some serious work, I was looking for an entry level camera that I could learn and practice technique on before springing for a long term, expensive work horse. After logging a few hours of looking around, I was an easy sell for the Play Touch because it was the only one in its class featuring an external mike jack. I so hate having to endure clips with wretched sound quality and I don't want to foist such on my own audiences. Built in mikes with their echo chambers and wind tunnels will do just that, however, so I can't understand why other manufacturers haven't caught on. Having a standard tripod socket was also a big upside for me. Shaky footage is another easily corrected shortcoming that I see holding back some otherwise really interesting movies out there. After practicing for a few weeks, here's the bottom line(s) from me: (1) As long as it is used within it's limitations the camera performs surprisingly well for being in the hundred dollar range. (isn't that always the key to getting the most from your camera, i.e., working from within it's limitations?) Touch screens can be a beautiful thing and this one scores big points with me. Sure the sweet picture quality takes a nose dive in low light situations and you have to recharge more often than we would prefer but let's face it--when you go for the cheap seats you will always have to give up some of your druthers. (2) The Kodak Play Touch Zi10 wonderfully suits my purposes as stated above and I highly recommend it for those of you who want to get in on the fun without strangling your pocketbook.
Review: Step up from Kodak Zi8 - It's worth the upgrade. I own 2 Zi8s, a Flip HD, and now a Zi10. Here's whats better than the Zi8: - Much smaller and lighter, I'm really surprised this has been a bigger focus on the reviews here on desertcart. If you want to carry this thing in your pocket, the smaller size and lighter weight is very noticable in comparison to Zi8. - Picture quality. It's just as good if not better. Low light capabilities seem slightly better to me but I haven't done any technical comparision, this is just anecdotal at this point. - Ease of use. Touch screen takes a little getting used to but it's fine, I didn't have problems adjusting to it and it seems the new Firmware has fixes the sliggishness that early reviewers were complaining about. - Lack of USB popout. This doesn't bother me at all because I always have one with my laptop because there are so many devices these days that use the micro-usb cable including my cell phone. - Price. Again another biggie. It's so much cheaper than the Zi8 which still sells on Ebay for $130+ when the Zi10 is selling new here on desertcart for just over half that price. I don't get why anyone is even still considering buying the Zi8 when this better version is out. Conclusion: If you're choosing, the Zi10 is a no brainer. If you already have a Zi8, I think you should upgrade if the smaller size and compact weight makes a difference to you.

## Features

- One-button upload to popular sharing sites plus e-mail
- 3.0 in. capacitive touchscreen LCD
- Full 1080p HD video and 5 MP HD still pictures
- On-camera editing
- LCD Glare Shield

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003VTZE4Y |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #172,954 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #451 in Camcorders |
| Brand Name | KODAK |
| Color Name | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (222) |
| Date First Available | August 22, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Weight | 5.1 ounces |
| Item model number | 8296857 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.63 x 2.94 x 6.06 inches |
| Special Features | Lightweight |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KODAK
- **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI, USB
- **Flash Memory Type:** SD
- **Maximum Aperture:** 2 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 50 Millimeters
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Screen Size:** 3 Inches
- **Supported Audio Format:** AAC
- **Video Capture Format:** mpeg-4
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p

## Images

![Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7112Kyk4vbL.jpg)
![Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Mag6E8jxL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Starter Video Cam With A Rare Must Have Feature
*by C***Y on August 26, 2012*

Being new to the video cam life but with ambitions for doing some serious work, I was looking for an entry level camera that I could learn and practice technique on before springing for a long term, expensive work horse. After logging a few hours of looking around, I was an easy sell for the Play Touch because it was the only one in its class featuring an external mike jack. I so hate having to endure clips with wretched sound quality and I don't want to foist such on my own audiences. Built in mikes with their echo chambers and wind tunnels will do just that, however, so I can't understand why other manufacturers haven't caught on. Having a standard tripod socket was also a big upside for me. Shaky footage is another easily corrected shortcoming that I see holding back some otherwise really interesting movies out there. After practicing for a few weeks, here's the bottom line(s) from me: (1) As long as it is used within it's limitations the camera performs surprisingly well for being in the hundred dollar range. (isn't that always the key to getting the most from your camera, i.e., working from within it's limitations?) Touch screens can be a beautiful thing and this one scores big points with me. Sure the sweet picture quality takes a nose dive in low light situations and you have to recharge more often than we would prefer but let's face it--when you go for the cheap seats you will always have to give up some of your druthers. (2) The Kodak Play Touch Zi10 wonderfully suits my purposes as stated above and I highly recommend it for those of you who want to get in on the fun without strangling your pocketbook.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Step up from Kodak Zi8
*by T***K on June 29, 2012*

It's worth the upgrade. I own 2 Zi8s, a Flip HD, and now a Zi10. Here's whats better than the Zi8: - Much smaller and lighter, I'm really surprised this has been a bigger focus on the reviews here on Amazon. If you want to carry this thing in your pocket, the smaller size and lighter weight is very noticable in comparison to Zi8. - Picture quality. It's just as good if not better. Low light capabilities seem slightly better to me but I haven't done any technical comparision, this is just anecdotal at this point. - Ease of use. Touch screen takes a little getting used to but it's fine, I didn't have problems adjusting to it and it seems the new Firmware has fixes the sliggishness that early reviewers were complaining about. - Lack of USB popout. This doesn't bother me at all because I always have one with my laptop because there are so many devices these days that use the micro-usb cable including my cell phone. - Price. Again another biggie. It's so much cheaper than the Zi8 which still sells on Ebay for $130+ when the Zi10 is selling new here on Amazon for just over half that price. I don't get why anyone is even still considering buying the Zi8 when this better version is out. Conclusion: If you're choosing, the Zi10 is a no brainer. If you already have a Zi8, I think you should upgrade if the smaller size and compact weight makes a difference to you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like It
*by L***A on August 8, 2012*

For the price this video camera is good. The video resolution is good. I have read lots of negative reviews about this video camera and this thing is way better than the reviews. Yes there are better video cameras out there...but for less than $100 on Amazon what you would be hard pressed to find anything out there that compares. Especially considering that there is an external microphone jack...which means if you want to record a concert or your a live performance you can hook up a condenser or dynamic microphone to this...which is a feature only found in high priced video cameras...$400 and up. I do hear a little hiss in the audio feed when recording with an external mic...but maybe I need to experiment with other mics...not sure yet. The touch screen in prelnty fast. I had to learn how to take good video with this baby. You want to move the camera slowly when taking video shots and you want to be standing still fro the most part. Since the image stability is not that great if you walk around while filming the video looks shakey...but if you are not walking around the video looks great. This was nice to have on our last vacation without having to lug around a big camcorder. This was much more convenient and did the job. The photos that we took also came out decent for a 5MP camera. Not as good as our 18MP SLR...but good. You have to make sure you get the right video memory card with fast minutes per second. I get at least an hour of video time between charges...and I think about four hours of video with the largest memory card...I think... Also, the body is strong...does not feel like a cheap toy. The previous model zi8 was at least $200...so this is half the price. Some people say the video quality is not comparable to the previous model...but it is good enough and clear enough for what I use it for...actually is very clear...

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*