ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera has been awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal by PTPA Media. PTPA Media (Parent Tested, Parent Approved) awards their industry-renowned seal of approval to products that its parent evaluators judge to improve the quality of family life and worthy of a parent’s recommendation.

“We are thrilled to have this parent Seal of Approval for our KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera because we certainly had parents and families in mind when we designed it”

“We are honored that Kodak has chosen to have their products tested by our community of parent volunteers,” said Sharon Vinderine, CEO, PTPA Media Inc. “Being willing to go through the testing process is really a testament to the quality that Kodak puts into their products. The Seal of Approval that accompanies these winning products provides a trusted reference point for families looking for guidance when making purchases for their families.”

The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera is a rugged, waterproof*, and pocket-size video camera designed for people and families with active lifestyles. Parents can capture full 1080p HD video with the touch of a button, and built-in software and USB cable output lets them edit and easily share their videos with family and friends on sites including YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK and TWITTER, as well as email.

“We are thrilled to have this parent Seal of Approval for our KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera because we certainly had parents and families in mind when we designed it,” said Phil Scott, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices, Kodak. “The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera is great for active families who want to easily capture and share all their adventures, anywhere they happen. We thank PTPA Media and its parent testers for this recognition and recommendation.”

Front (left) and rear (right) views of the Kodak PLAYSPORT video camera in Abyss black. Photos provided by Eastman Kodak Co.

PTPA Media provides an objective means to discover and appraise new products designed to enrich family living. The company’s mission is to assist and educate discerning consumers by providing reliable and relevant information about exciting and quality products on the market. The Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal is presented to companies whose products are deemed exceptional by a knowledgeable and unbiased panel of experts, including parents themselves. Award winning products are selected based on value, functionality, quality and appeal.

The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera has also been recognized this year with several other awards, including PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award, Laptop Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award, and the TIPA Award (Technical Image Press Association) for best imaging product.

* Up to 10 ft. (3 m) under water

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The PLAYSPORT in Adrenaline Rush purple (left) and Wave Crash blue (right). Photos provided by Eastman Kodak Co.