The pocket camcorder market has certainly become popular, thanks largely to the Flip line of camcorders for Pure Digital. When they first started out, they were only capable of producing VGA resolution videos. Shortly thereafter, we started to see some HD variants that could shoot at 720p.

The Kodak Zi8 Pocket HD Camcorder goes above and beyond this by offering stunning 1080p HD video. This is full HD and meant to provide the same kind of quality you’d be able to enjoy from a Blu-ray movie. The timing couldn’t be better, since YouTube has just rolled out its support for 1080p HD video uploads and playbacks.

Looking at the rest of the specs on this pocket camcorder, you’ll find some familiar features. There is an integrated swing-out USB arm, so you don’t have to mess with extra cables, and the action can be previewed on the 2.5-inch color LCD. Unlike other pocket camcorders, the Kodak Zi8 can also shoot 5MP 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures too.

Using the expandable SD/SDHC memory card slot, which supports cards up to 32GB in capacity, you’ll have enough room to record up to 10 hours of HD video. Other highlights include smart face tracking technology, HDMI output, and external microphone jack. Find the Kodak Zi8 on Amazon.ca in three different colors, ranging in price from $179.49 to $199.99.