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seliandr · Jan 27, 2010, 3:53 AM

I like everything on my zi8 except one annoying thing that has no reasonable explanation. When shooting at 1080p 30fps there is a frame crop that looks like the image has been zoomed to 40% when shooting at 720p.
I would really like an explanation on why this happens and a possible way to fix it.
I even considered to modify the lens by "screwing" it to override the macro mode and get the lens closer to the photosentive plate to gain field of view but I am not sure if this is possible.
Thanks in advance for any help or ideas.

ghoststrokes · Feb 16, 2010, 1:49 PM

HAve u sorted it out? Just thought about if u have updated the firmware? I know its for the zoom and sound but with some luck it might do something for your problem..

I'm Planning to buy one myself but are annoyed that there is no lenscover. That is a weak spot that wouldnt have cost much to attach.

Good luck!

babya · Feb 19, 2010, 5:19 AM

Kodak probab;y has no official fix for the frame crop.

fishycomics · Feb 20, 2010, 3:57 PM

Its the mm of the lens if its 35mm it will have.................

not looking at the specs
6.3 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus
35 mm equivalent: 61 mm (1080p), 46 mm (720p/60 fps, 720p, WVGA), 42 mm (still)

each will have a degree, we cannot change that. they are set.

NothingRare · Feb 22, 2010, 9:54 PM

That's the way the Zi8 was designed. should've looked at the specs before buying...

Jan 27, 2010, 3:53 AM	#1
seliandr Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1	Kodak zi8 frame crop 1080p I like everything on my zi8 except one annoying thing that has no reasonable explanation. When shooting at 1080p 30fps there is a frame crop that looks like the image has been zoomed to 40% when shooting at 720p. I would really like an explanation on why this happens and a possible way to fix it. I even considered to modify the lens by "screwing" it to override the macro mode and get the lens closer to the photosentive plate to gain field of view but I am not sure if this is possible. Thanks in advance for any help or ideas.

Feb 20, 2010, 3:57 PM	#4
fishycomics Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC NY Posts: 9,684	Its the mm of the lens if its 35mm it will have................. not looking at the specs 6.3 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus 35 mm equivalent: 61 mm (1080p), 46 mm (720p/60 fps, 720p, WVGA), 42 mm (still) each will have a degree, we cannot change that. they are set. __________________ These are Pc low Budget Economy Hybrid camcorders Great for the Daytime Outdoor shots Light on the Object video made. No light No Video

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Feb 16, 2010, 1:49 PM	#2
ghoststrokes Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	HAve u sorted it out? Just thought about if u have updated the firmware? I know its for the zoom and sound but with some luck it might do something for your problem.. I'm Planning to buy one myself but are annoyed that there is no lenscover. That is a weak spot that wouldnt have cost much to attach. Good luck!

Feb 19, 2010, 5:19 AM	#3
babya Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 70	Kodak probab;y has no official fix for the frame crop.

Feb 22, 2010, 9:54 PM	#5
NothingRare Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 87	That's the way the Zi8 was designed. should've looked at the specs before buying...