Kodak Zx1 720p HD YouTube Camcorder Released [Zx1 Semi Rugged Video Camera]

Without even the faintest murmur by way of fanfare, Kodak have released their new Kodak Zx1 Pocket Video Camera which, apart from being distinctly YouTube friendly, offers 720p HD video capture at 60 frames per second in 16:9 (true) widescreen format as well as weather-resistant design allowing the Zx1 to capture ‘the moment’ regardless of what the weather’s throwing at you.

Capable of recording up to 10 hours of HD video when used in conjunction with a 32GB SD or SDHC memory card, the Kodak Zx1, which, as you’d expect, comes in a range of vibrant colors, boasts IP43 rating in terms of ruggedness (i.e., its capability to withstand knocks and scrapes as well as its resistance to dust and water) and sports a 2″ LCD display, 2x digital zoom whilst, in terms of video capture file formats, takes in H.264 (MOV), AAC LC.

Coming with integrated (mono) microphone, the Kodak Zx1 Pocket Video Camera, which can also capture stills in JPEG format, measures in at 50.1 x 107 x 20 mm (2.0″ x 4.2″ x 0.8″), weighs 90g and will currently set you back around $149 from Amazon (see link below).

Amazon [via Slashgear]