Flip HD Camcorders

Since it's the time of year when we make up our xmas list, you may want to consider a pocket video camera like the Flip UltraHD!

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The Newest Of The Flip HD Camcorders - Short List Of Key Features & Benefits

** SlideHD is the world's first shoot and show camcorder.

** Shoot up to four hours of HD video on the portable SlideHD.

** Slide open the 3-inch widescreen to show your favorite videos instantly to friends and family.

** Share videos privately using FlipShare's attachment-free email or by creating Flip Channels; share publicly with direct video uploads to Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and other sites

** Watch your videos on your HDTV by connecting your SlideHD to your TV with the Flip Video HDMI Cable (sold separately)

** Record high-quality H.264 HD videos that are compatible with most video-playing applications, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player, and iTunes

** Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per seconds (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files

The UltraHD Or The SlideHD?
The newest of the Flip HD Camcorders has the shoot and play feature and a bigger screen than the UltraHD. Bottom Line - you get what you pay for. The SlideHD is a pricier model.

Back to The TOP!

The Flip MinoHD is the smallest of the Flip HD camcorders.

It's very similar to the UltraHD, except that it's thinner. The brushed metal version pictured here also captures 120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory with no additional memory needed. There is a 60-minute version available.

The MinoHD (120 minutes) is priced in between the SlideHD and the UltraHD.

Evaluation Criteria
The author used three criteria to answer the above question - price, features (richness), and Amazon product reviews. A score of 1 is the Best, 2 is Okay, and 3 is Poor.

Results
Although the MinoHD is the slimmest, fit-in-your-pocket camcorder, it scores 3.5 stars in the Amazon ratings.

The pricier SlideHD scores a little higher at 4 stars, but it clearly does not meet customer expectations (yet).

And the The Winner (lowest number of points) of the best of the Flip HD camcorders is the UltraHD. It's the least expensive, reviews at 4 stars with a few complaints about the battery, and has more features than the MinoHD

Features For The Newest Flip UltraHD (upgrades are highlighted)

* Shoot up to 2 hours of better-than-ever HD video on the easy-to-use, now even slimmer UltraHD

* Press the big red button to start capturing vibrant HD video (720p / 60fps) on the super-simple user interface.

* Keep your video steady with image stabilization, UltraHD's newest feature.

* Connect the built-in USB arm to your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software.

* Organize, create and share your videos with FlipShare software.

Bottom line:
The highest performing FLIP has been improved with more frames per second video capture AND an image stabilization feature - no more shaky videos!

As I was reviewing ezinearticles.com reviews, I came across this discussion of flip HD camcorders. Here's the article in its entirety. It makes several good points about the flip and its convenience (the YouTube upload feature works great!).

Reasons To Buy A Flip Camcorder

The flip camcorder is a superior image capturing device that is designed for incredible convenience. It is simply designed so that anybody who does not know how to use very basic cameras can use this one. Also it is made so that you can easily upload it to your computer with the obviously attached piece on the side of the camcorder. Now you can video tape something fast, and you can upload them without problems at your own will. I have some other key points that make this camcorder so much better than all the others.

1. The convenient size of the camcorder is key to its success. If you get it in your pocket without it taking up too much space then you have a machine that everybody will enjoy.

2. Like I said the controls are so easy to use that a simple minded baby may be able to easily master it.

3. The time that it can record up to is about 60 minutes, of high definition quality. It helps it a lot more when you picture and sounds are superior to the rest of the other camcorders out there.

4. Also you get the amazing battery life that this camera has with the convenience of a bigger camera.

5. You can upload videos directly to YouTube without the hassle.

Buying the flip camcorder would be a fantastic alternative to purchasing another, more expensive device. If these reasons inspire you to buy a camcorder then my job is done at this point in time.

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This articles discusses the pros and cons of the Flip UltraHD. Although the article is long, I believe it might help understand the pluses as well as the limitations before a purchase.

Pros and Cons of the Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder

The Flip Video Ultra series of digital camcorders from Pure Digital technologies, inc. has recently emerged as a popular option in the niche of portable use-any-time camcorders. Naturally, we may expect that such a device would fit between a cell phone and a more expensive high-quality digital camcorder. So, what are the all of the pros and cons of these cameras?

Size

This is a product meant to be carried around easily; measuring 1.2 inches by 2.2 inches by 4.2 inches with a shipping weight of 1 pound.

Video Quality

As you might expect, given the niche this product occupies, the Flip Ultra's quality of video falls short of that produced by larger and more expensive digital camcorders. However, this is meant to serve as an on-the-go product, designed to be carried easily; so we may compare its video quality to that of a video cell phone, where we would find the Flip Video Ultra the clear winner.

Usage

The Flip Video Ultra is designed for ease of use, the trade-off being that it doesn't have many of the more advanced features the higher-priced models do. Again, this fits in with the market niche the camera was made to fill. It uses just four buttons and a four-way pointer: a record button which both starts and stops recording, a play button which starts and stops playback, a delete button, and a zoom button.

Zoom

This camcorder employs only a 2x digital zoom, not an optical zoom. It is intended to be used for close-range shooting, and shooting on the spur of the moment.

USB Interface

Named for its flip-out USB arm, the Flip Video Ultra natively supports direct connection to a USB port, and is USB 2.0 compatible for fast file transfer. This may not be ideal if you have a desktop tower CPU, in which case you could have the weight of the camcorder hanging from a USB port in midair. In this case, however, it is possible to use a female-to-male USB extender cable to connect the camera to your computer remotely.

Additional Features

Supplied along with the camera are batteries and a carry bag. A tripod mount is included in the base of the camera next to the battery bay. The camera runs on two "AA" batteries. In addition, a TV playback jack is provided on the left-hand side and a 1.5 inch LCD display screen on the back (or the side facing you in normal operation) allows for viewing.

Internal Flash Memory

Because the camcorder employs an internal flash memory chip (the same kind of thing used in your USB thumbnail drive), it does not require the use of memory cards or additional support of any kind. Though the low-end model is limited to 30 minutes of video recording and the high end model two hours, these are only approximate values based on typical usage. Since the camera employs digital compression in MPEG4/avi format, which holds on to old information from the last frame and only updates changes from frame to-frame, the amount of motion in the video will partially determine how many minutes of video can be stored.

Cost

At under $200, the Flip Video Ultra series is among the least expensive digital camcorders on the market. It is not meant to be confused with high-end digital camcorders, but rather to provide an easy-to-use and inexpensive camcorder for spontaneous use.

Conclusion

It is critical to understand what the Flip Ultra is, and what it is not. This is a camcorder made to fill a take-anywhere, easy-to-use, low-cost niche. The Flip Ultra will not replace a higher-priced digital camcorder; the purpose this camcorder was made for dictates certain clear advantages and disadvantages. Should you understand the limitations of this model, you may find it a useful gadget that won't blow a huge hole in your wallet.

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