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  Flip UltraHD Video Camera - Black, 8 GB, 2 Hours (3rd Generation)

  Photography (Flip Video)
  

  Rating (551 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  The Best Flip once again so far....

  This review is very similar to the review that I gave for the Flip Slid HD when it first came out. (Please see that review also...)I have been a Flip camera user since they released the first gen. Flip Mino HD (not the new metallic model). I loved the camera. For what I needed it for it was everything I wanted. I soon became addicted to the Flip cameras and needed to purchase the newest one every time they came out.I currently own the Flip Mino HD (1st gen) Flip Ultra HD (2nd Gen) Flip Slide HD, and now the Flip Ultra HD (3rd Gen with Flip Port). I also own a Canon GL2 and Vixia 30 video cameras and a Canon Xi digital SLR.I got home from school on Tuesday and found my brand new Flip Ultra HD waiting for me. I had about 20 minutes to open the package, look and set up the features (time, date, etc.) before I had to leave for marching band rehearsal. During rehearsal I did some test shooting and I was very impressed with the quality of this camera,... 5/5 N. Farrell "Long Time Flip Camera User" (Syracuse, New York USA) - See all my reviews, September 22, 2010

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  Great Basic Camera, somewhat lacking features for power users

  Customer Video Review Length:: 1:42 MinsThis is a powerful, easy-to-use, fairly cheap video camera; it records @ 1280 x 720, 60 FPS, and can hold about two full hours of video at that capacity. It fits neatly in a shirt pocket and is pretty much ideal for recording anything that doesn't need to be professionally produced film, from home movies to recording interviews. It comes packaged with a basic editing program that's designed to make it as easy as possible to produce basic home movies and post them to the web.So far as that goes, it's a great camera, especially at the price. The only real problem with it is that the overall interface is fairly dumbed down -- for the sake of ease of use, they've traded away a *lot* of functionality. For example, it's easy to view the clips you've just recorded in the viewfinder, but you can't "fast forward" or "rewind" to a specific frame when you're not actively playing back videos, because there's only one set of "forward" and "reverse" buttons,... 5/5 T. Simons (Columbia, SC United States) - See all my reviews, November 7, 2010

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  Hard to recommend with so many gadgets w/video in market now

  I wavered between giving this three or four stars, but settled on four because it delivers what it promises in spades: EASY to use, high quality video recording in a small package. If I could, I would give a 3.5. There's a BIG "but" though:The caveat here is that this is now a single-purpose, niche product, whose single purpose can be found on a number of different devices, from DSLR's, to point and shoot cameras, to smartphones (and probably non smart phones). You would be hard pressed to find even the lowliest point and shoot digital camera that doesn't record 720p video these days.The one differentiator here is that this Flip shoots video at 60 frames per second, which is great if you are mostly going to be shooting outdoors, in bright light (because you SHOULD get smoother looking action, although most people can't see the difference). But it can actually be a disadvantage (vs the more standard 24 or 30fps) when shooting in lower light situations. I... 4/5 B. Edwards - See all my reviews, October 27, 2010

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  List Price: $129.00
  

  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

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

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

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  Flip UltraHD Video Camera - White, 4 GB, 1 Hour

  Photography (Flip Video)
  

  Rating (146 reviews):

  (3.7/5)

  

  WARNING - NOT TRULY 3RD GENERATION

  Please see Cisco's response, below. I am glad Cisco has responded.________________________________I almost bought one of these until I read the fine print.The "real" Flip UltraHAD 3rd Generation has 60 fps recording speed for better action shots AND electronic stabilization - two BIG features.I can give up the 4 gb of extra storage on the "regular" model, but his "Black Friday" model blowing out at Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon strikes me as a "come on" - it omits the two essential features that make the 3rd Generation Flips of interest - the higher frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps on this one) and the stabilization. Read the specs and blurbs on the REAL model you need to be looking at: 2/5 MWebb (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews, November 26, 2010

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  Handy camera

  I couldn't ask for an easier lighter more user friendly camcorder than this! This camera is so easy to use it's amazing. Just point and shoot. Then preview your videos or upload to your computer. The Flip software for your computer helps you customize and make adorable movies to be burned to a cd and saved forever! This camer is so easy, I convinced my principal to purchase three for our school. Now kids make video projects! I even video taped our SGA speeches and created a movie with music and credits. Sure, there are plenty out there that can do all this, but for the price and the ease, the Flip is the bomb! 5/5 Matt from Linksys/Cisco, November 23, 2010

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  Very deceptive by Flip

  I double checked the specs on the Flip website - although the 1 hour and 2 hour Flips have identical names, they are NOT the same quality camera. The 2 hours has image stabilization and 60 fps (frames per second), while the 1 hour camera does not have stabilization and only shoots 30 fps.I can't stand it when companies pull stuff like this. 1/5 Reader for Life! (Brooksville, FL) - See all my reviews This review is from: Flip UltraHD Video Camera - White, 4 GB, 1 Hour (Camera) I couldn't ask for an easier lighter more user friendly camcorder than this! This camera is so easy to use it's amazing. Just point and shoot. Then preview your videos or upload to your computer. The Flip software for your computer helps you customize and make adorable movies to be burned to a cd and saved forever! This camer is so easy, I convinced my principal to purchase three for our school. Now kids make video projects! I even video taped our SGA speeches and created a movie with music and credits. Sure, there are plenty out there that can do all this, but for the price and the ease, the Flip is the bomb! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 26, 2010

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  List Price: $79.00
  

  Comes with 4 GB of built-in memory, letting you capture up to 1 hour of HD video; no additional memory cards required

  Press the big red button to start capturing vibrant HD video (720p / 30fps) on the super-simple user interface

  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

  Shoot up to 1 hour of amazing HD video on the easy-to-use, pocket-sized UltraHD

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  Flip UltraHD Video Camera - White, 8 GB, 2 Hours (3rd Generation)

  Photography (Flip Video)
  

  Rating (551 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  The Best Flip once again so far....

  This review is very similar to the review that I gave for the Flip Slid HD when it first came out. (Please see that review also...)I have been a Flip camera user since they released the first gen. Flip Mino HD (not the new metallic model). I loved the camera. For what I needed it for it was everything I wanted. I soon became addicted to the Flip cameras and needed to purchase the newest one every time they came out.I currently own the Flip Mino HD (1st gen) Flip Ultra HD (2nd Gen) Flip Slide HD, and now the Flip Ultra HD (3rd Gen with Flip Port). I also own a Canon GL2 and Vixia 30 video cameras and a Canon Xi digital SLR.I got home from school on Tuesday and found my brand new Flip Ultra HD waiting for me. I had about 20 minutes to open the package, look and set up the features (time, date, etc.) before I had to leave for marching band rehearsal. During rehearsal I did some test shooting and I was very impressed with the quality of this camera,... 5/5 N. Farrell "Long Time Flip Camera User" (Syracuse, New York USA) - See all my reviews, September 22, 2010

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  Great Basic Camera, somewhat lacking features for power users

  Customer Video Review Length:: 1:42 MinsThis is a powerful, easy-to-use, fairly cheap video camera; it records @ 1280 x 720, 60 FPS, and can hold about two full hours of video at that capacity. It fits neatly in a shirt pocket and is pretty much ideal for recording anything that doesn't need to be professionally produced film, from home movies to recording interviews. It comes packaged with a basic editing program that's designed to make it as easy as possible to produce basic home movies and post them to the web.So far as that goes, it's a great camera, especially at the price. The only real problem with it is that the overall interface is fairly dumbed down -- for the sake of ease of use, they've traded away a *lot* of functionality. For example, it's easy to view the clips you've just recorded in the viewfinder, but you can't "fast forward" or "rewind" to a specific frame when you're not actively playing back videos, because there's only one set of "forward" and "reverse" buttons,... 5/5 T. Simons (Columbia, SC United States) - See all my reviews, November 7, 2010

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  Hard to recommend with so many gadgets w/video in market now

  I wavered between giving this three or four stars, but settled on four because it delivers what it promises in spades: EASY to use, high quality video recording in a small package. If I could, I would give a 3.5. There's a BIG "but" though:The caveat here is that this is now a single-purpose, niche product, whose single purpose can be found on a number of different devices, from DSLR's, to point and shoot cameras, to smartphones (and probably non smart phones). You would be hard pressed to find even the lowliest point and shoot digital camera that doesn't record 720p video these days.The one differentiator here is that this Flip shoots video at 60 frames per second, which is great if you are mostly going to be shooting outdoors, in bright light (because you SHOULD get smoother looking action, although most people can't see the difference). But it can actually be a disadvantage (vs the more standard 24 or 30fps) when shooting in lower light situations. I... 4/5 B. Edwards - See all my reviews, October 27, 2010

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  List Price: $129.00
  

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

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

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

  Organize, create and share your videos with FlipShare software

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

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  Flip Ultra Video Camera - Pink, 4 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation)

  Photography (Flip Video)
  

  Rating (552 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Excellent, Compact Camcorder

  Customer Video Review Length:: 3:05 MinsI've made a video review, using the Flip Ultra Camcorder, so that you can see the audio/video quality (Keep in mind I had to compress the video a little bit for Amazon), and I also show how to use the camcorder.In my opinion, this is an excellent camcorder for a novice, or someone who just wants an easy to use camcorder that is small and compact. I personally don't need more than 2 hours recording time and it's wonderful not having to purchase tapes.The price is actually less than many digital cameras. I've wanted to own a camcorder for a long time, and the Flip Ultra has finally met my standards for: quality, value, and ease of use. 5/5 Laura I (Fairchild AFB, WA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Flip Ultra Video Camera - Black, 4 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?), May 26, 2009

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  Good portable camera, the younger brother to the HD Model

  I have two Flip camcorders - the MinoHD, and the Flip Ultra (this product).I consider this one to be the younger brother to the MinoHD, with lower video quality, but also some things I like better than the HD model. Therefore I'm giving this 3.5 stars, and here is why.Here's what I like BETTER:1. the larger viewing screen on the camera - as compared to the HD version, this one has a much better viewing screen and a much better field of vision. the HD version has to be some distance away from what you're filming in order to get a good view, but with the ultra you can be much closer to your subject and still see all around them2. more space - 120 minutes means I can carry this thing with me all day and take create 640x480 video, up to 2 hours worth, and that's important if you're out and about (although I wish there was a way to put a memory card into it for more space)3. The product has a better surface for holding and gripping the camera. The... 3/5 Heath L. Buckmaster "_heath_" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews, June 9, 2009

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  The easiest video camcorder you'll ever own

  Customer Video Review Length:: 5:30 MinsShowing the 2nd generation Flip in action: using the Flip and what's in the box, some video samples, and a quick movie editing example using the Windows version of the Flip software. 5/5 digerati "digerati" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews, June 6, 2009

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  List Price: $149.00
  

  Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom

  Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required

  Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace

  Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software

  Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos

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  Flip UltraHD Video Camera - Black, 8 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation)

  Photography (Flip Video)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (3.7/5)

  

  The camcorder SHOWDOWN: I've done the product comparisons for you

  If I'm going to spend more than a hundred bucks on an item or somewhere around there, I do extensive research first to know I got the best bang-for-the-buck and, consequently, dodge any potential future buyer's remorse.I've realized that the time I spend doing my product comparisons is often time that others don't have so I may as well share what I can.I'll start by saying that you'll see my "Verified Amazon Purchase" on the Flip HD Ultra Camcorder review because, obviously, that's the one I wound up buying and I'll share with you why. But what I like in a camcorder may not suit your own needs so I'll break it down and let you decide what's best for you via what I found out:Here are the pocket camcorders I compared:Flip UltraHD (will be referred to as "F")Flip Mino HD 2nd generation (Will be referred to as "M")Creative Labs Vado HD 8 GB 2nd generation (Will be referred to as "CL")Kodak Zi6 Pocket HD (Will be referred to... 5/5 Chandler - See all my reviews, November 7, 2009

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  Larger, but better than Flip MinoHD

  Customer Video Review Length:: 4:45 MinsThis video shows you what you get, and how it compares to the Flip MinoHD. Why should you buy one over the other, when they are similarly priced? Shows a side-by-side comparison of the video, and a feature comparison table. 5/5 VideoInFocus (Dunstable, MA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Flip UltraHD Video Camera - Black, 8 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation) (Electronics), October 3, 2009

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  Flip Ultra HD vs. Flip MinoHD

  I previously owned the Flip MinoHD so this review is based on a comparison between the Flip MinoHD and the new Flip UltraHD.After reading about the Flip UltraHD's addition of an HDMI output, larger screen, and longer battery life I decided to sell my 4 month old Flip MinoHD and purchase the Flip UltraHD. Since the MinoHD is very sleek and diminutive in size, my first reaction to the UltraHD was that it was quite a bit larger and bulkier to hold, and has taken some time to get used to. However, unless you've used a MinoHD the larger size of the UlraHD will probably be less noticeable. I found the camera controls on the UltraHD to be slightly easier to operate vs. the touch sensitive buttons on the MinoHD. As far as video quality between the two, I compared two different videos and both are about the same, however, the colors appear to be slightly more vibrant with the UltraHD.If you are trying to decide which one to purchase, if maximum portability is... 3/5 Jeff "Jeff" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Flip UltraHD Video Camera - Black, 8 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation) (Electronics) I previously owned the Flip MinoHD so this review is based on a comparison between the Flip MinoHD and the new Flip UltraHD.After reading about the Flip UltraHD's addition of an HDMI output, larger screen, and longer battery life I decided to sell my 4 month old Flip MinoHD and purchase the Flip UltraHD. Since the MinoHD is very sleek and diminutive in size, my first reaction to the UltraHD was that it was quite a bit larger and bulkier to hold, and has taken some time to get used to. However, unless you've used a MinoHD the larger size of the UlraHD will probably be less noticeable. I found the camera controls on the UltraHD to be slightly easier to operate vs. the touch sensitive buttons on the MinoHD. As far as video quality between the two, I compared two different videos and both are about the same, however, the colors appear to be slightly more vibrant with the UltraHD.If you are trying to decide which one to purchase, if maximum portability is... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 7, 2009

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  List Price: $199.99
  

  Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites likeYouTube and MySpace

  Simple user interface lets you start capturing video just seconds after powering on

  Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software

  Easy-to-use, pocket-sized HD camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom

  Captures 120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required

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  Sony Bloggie Touch (MHS-TS10/S) - 4 GB, 2 Hour (Silver)

  Photography (Sony)
  

  Rating (61 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Speedy and Compact High Quality Camcorder

  I am highly impressed by this little camcorder. While the size of it is about the same size as a smart phone, this specializing in just recording movies makes this a must buy item. I have a android phone also, but I am happy to have this based on how fast I can record something. I can simply take this out, cut it on about 1-3 seconds and hit record. There is pretty much no load time whatsoever. While this isn't perfect, for the price it's worth every penny.Pros1. Speed - All it requires for you to do is cut it on and you will be recording immediately. If you see something, you will most likely have it on this device.2. Convenient - It's small and compact. You can easily fit this in your pocket. Also the software that comes with it makes it extremely easy to use which is stored on the camera itself. Plug it in your pc, use it like a flash drive and install it on your pc. Everything else is self explanatory.3. Technologically... 5/5 C. E. Barnes "Rockman X" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews, January 14, 2011

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  A Great Camera with a few flaws

  Customer Video Review Length:: 4:44 MinsI have been a fan of Flip Cameras for nearly 4 years. I have taken them everywhere and enjoyed the ease of their use. On a recent vacation to Disney World we did the unthinkable - we left our Flip camera at home. While in Florida I went to the store and purchases the Sony Bloggie - and I really couldn't be happier.Some Notes-- The video quality is outstanding - I use the 720P @ 60 frames per second and I am stunned at how much better the Bloggie is compared to the Flip.- One great feature is that the Bloggie doubles as a standard camera. While taking videos simply press the button and still-shots are created and filed separately. Teh picture quality is again... very good.- Compared to the Flip, the Bloggie does pretty well in low light. One example is that 2 years ago when we went to the Magic Kingdom we were unable to record anything on the ride/attraction "It's a Small World" when using our Flip. On this trip... 4/5 CKE (USA) - See all my reviews, February 19, 2012

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  Beautiful Garbage

  OverallI thought when I opened the package, "Wow! This is gonna be great!" I bought it to take to the Rush Time Machine tour. What I didn't realize was that the battery time is less than two hours, and that the video time is pretty bad as well. In addition, if you want a nice wide screen look to your videos, the microphone is placed exactly where your finger will want to rest when you hold it.Video QualityThe video is shaky, lacking any stabilization control software, and anything that creates a decent amount of light or movement on the screen will cause it to fall out of focus. Getting it back into focus isn't easy, and the only way I found to get it jumpstarted is to take a picture with it, which is going to shake the camera as you move your finger and press the button. Even taking a picture, however, is no guarantee that the camera will make its way back into focus, and you could end up like me during the sing Witch Hunt, panning the camera... 1/5 Jimmy The Chu (The 9th Plane of Hell) - See all my reviews This review is from: Sony Bloggie Touch (MHS-TS10/S) - 4 GB, 2 Hour (Silver) (Electronics) OverallI thought when I opened the package, "Wow! This is gonna be great!" I bought it to take to the Rush Time Machine tour. What I didn't realize was that the battery time is less than two hours, and that the video time is pretty bad as well. In addition, if you want a nice wide screen look to your videos, the microphone is placed exactly where your finger will want to rest when you hold it.Video QualityThe video is shaky, lacking any stabilization control software, and anything that creates a decent amount of light or movement on the screen will cause it to fall out of focus. Getting it back into focus isn't easy, and the only way I found to get it jumpstarted is to take a picture with it, which is going to shake the camera as you move your finger and press the button. Even taking a picture, however, is no guarantee that the camera will make its way back into focus, and you could end up like me during the sing Witch Hunt, panning the camera... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 5, 2011

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  List Price: $234.99
  

  Full-screen vertical/horizontal record/playback on 3.0-inches LCD

  Up to 2 hours HD video with 4GB of internal memory

  1920x1080p MP4 HD video with 12.8MP still images

  Accessories - USB connection support cable, Wrist strapFeatures

  Capacitive touch-screen LCD with touch & slide operation

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  Flip MinoHD Video Camera - Black, 4 GB, 1 Hour (3rd Generation)

  Photography (Flip Video)
  

  Rating (265 reviews):

  (3.5/5)

  

  A Simple Pocket Camcorder Which May Appeal to Some

  ==================================================================================================================================================> Please read important updates at the end of this report (the main part is as I wrote it on October 28, 2010) and CONSIDER VERY CAREFULLY before paying more than $20.00 for this 'ORPHAN' (manufacturer no longer in business, product no longer made) camcorder <==================================================================================================================================================This is well-constructed and takes decent video and sound. It was offered to me by Amazon Vine and I wanted to obtain it to see why it has been stated that Flip Video 'rules' the... 3/5 Lawrence H. Bulk "Lawrence H. Bulk" - See all my reviews, October 28, 2010

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  Simple To Use

  Customer Video Review Length:: 0:48 MinsFlip MinoHD Video Camera - Black, 8 GB, 2 Hours (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL The presentation after opening the outer box is really nice and certainly makes for a great gift!We didn't even have to read the directions. My 13 year old just started using it right away. The set up (time and date, etc) was a breeze. I love the fact that it had a charge right out of the box and is immediately ready to use. No media card needed.We played around with it for quite awhile and the video here shows the quality and zoom.The size is so convenient and easy to hold, it fits in the palm of your hand. All you have to do is turn it on and click the red button to start recording. Even though the screen is small (approx less than 2 inches) it has a quality display to see what you are taping. The sound quality is excellent as well.You can zoom with this but I don't know by how much. It didn't seem like a lot to me. I show that on the video... 5/5 P. Bergbauer "Reading Raven" (United States) - See all my reviews, October 30, 2010

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  Not the "upgrade" I was hoping for

  FLIP video has done a great deal to prove to me as a repeat customer that they heavily weigh simplicity and ease of use when designing their products. My family owns two FLIP camcorders and it is clear to me that the previous version:-is a much better value for the money as I do not believe the minor updates on this "new" model warrant a $70 plus price increase (a nearly 50% premium!!!!)The new generation has maintained the small size and easy use of the second generation. They have added a new sensors and image stabilization to 720p video at 60fps. (Second gen-720p 30fps)I bought the 2nd generation flip minoHD (ASIN: B002R5AM7C) as a present for myself and my family to use for many different applications. The... 2/5 Ronald Wilson (Charlotte NC) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Flip MinoHD Video Camera - Black, 8 GB, 2 Hours (3rd Generation) (Camera) FLIP video has done a great deal to prove to me as a repeat customer that they heavily weigh simplicity and ease of use when designing their products. My family owns two FLIP camcorders and it is clear to me that the previous version:-Flip MinoHD Video Camera - Brushed Metal, 8 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation) OLD MODELis a much better value for the money as I do not believe the minor updates on this "new" model warrant a $70 plus price increase (a nearly 50% premium!!!!)The new generation has maintained the small size and easy use of the second generation. They have added a new sensors and image stabilization to 720p video at 60fps. (Second gen-720p 30fps)I bought the 2nd generation flip minoHD (ASIN: B002R5AM7C) as a present for myself and my family to use for many different applications. The... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews&nbsp; Was this review helpful to you?&nbsp;, October 12, 2010

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  List Price: $99.00
  

  Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace

  Simple user interface lets you start capturing video just seconds after powering on and features a 2-inch anti-glare color display to play back and delete videos

  Sleek and easy to use, pocket sized HD Camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom

  Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch Flipshare software

  Captures 60 minutes of HD video on 4GB of built-in memory; no tapes or memory cards needed

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  Flip Ultra Video Camera - Black, 4 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

  Photography (Flip Video)
  

  Rating (552 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Excellent, Compact Camcorder

  Customer Video Review Length:: 3:05 MinsI've made a video review, using the Flip Ultra Camcorder, so that you can see the audio/video quality (Keep in mind I had to compress the video a little bit for Amazon), and I also show how to use the camcorder.In my opinion, this is an excellent camcorder for a novice, or someone who just wants an easy to use camcorder that is small and compact. I personally don't need more than 2 hours recording time and it's wonderful not having to purchase tapes.The price is actually less than many digital cameras. I've wanted to own a camcorder for a long time, and the Flip Ultra has finally met my standards for: quality, value, and ease of use. 5/5 Laura I (Fairchild AFB, WA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Flip Ultra Video Camera - Black, 4 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics) Customer review from the Amazon Vine&#8482; Program (What's this?), May 26, 2009

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  Good portable camera, the younger brother to the HD Model

  I have two Flip camcorders - the MinoHD, and the Flip Ultra (this product).I consider this one to be the younger brother to the MinoHD, with lower video quality, but also some things I like better than the HD model. Therefore I'm giving this 3.5 stars, and here is why.Here's what I like BETTER:1. the larger viewing screen on the camera - as compared to the HD version, this one has a much better viewing screen and a much better field of vision. the HD version has to be some distance away from what you're filming in order to get a good view, but with the ultra you can be much closer to your subject and still see all around them2. more space - 120 minutes means I can carry this thing with me all day and take create 640x480 video, up to 2 hours worth, and that's important if you're out and about (although I wish there was a way to put a memory card into it for more space)3. The product has a better surface for holding and gripping the camera. The... 3/5 Heath L. Buckmaster "_heath_" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews, June 9, 2009

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  The easiest video camcorder you'll ever own

  Customer Video Review Length:: 5:30 MinsShowing the 2nd generation Flip in action: using the Flip and what's in the box, some video samples, and a quick movie editing example using the Windows version of the Flip software. 5/5 digerati "digerati" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews, June 6, 2009

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  List Price: $149.00
  

  Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace

  Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos

  Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required

  Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom

  Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software

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  Flip Ultra Video Camera - White, 4 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation)

  Photography (Flip Video)
  

  Rating (552 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Excellent, Compact Camcorder

  Customer Video Review Length:: 3:05 MinsI've made a video review, using the Flip Ultra Camcorder, so that you can see the audio/video quality (Keep in mind I had to compress the video a little bit for Amazon), and I also show how to use the camcorder.In my opinion, this is an excellent camcorder for a novice, or someone who just wants an easy to use camcorder that is small and compact. I personally don't need more than 2 hours recording time and it's wonderful not having to purchase tapes.The price is actually less than many digital cameras. I've wanted to own a camcorder for a long time, and the Flip Ultra has finally met my standards for: quality, value, and ease of use. 5/5 Laura I (Fairchild AFB, WA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Flip Ultra Video Camera - Black, 4 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics) Customer review from the Amazon Vine&#8482; Program (What's this?), May 26, 2009

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  Good portable camera, the younger brother to the HD Model

  I have two Flip camcorders - the MinoHD, and the Flip Ultra (this product).I consider this one to be the younger brother to the MinoHD, with lower video quality, but also some things I like better than the HD model. Therefore I'm giving this 3.5 stars, and here is why.Here's what I like BETTER:1. the larger viewing screen on the camera - as compared to the HD version, this one has a much better viewing screen and a much better field of vision. the HD version has to be some distance away from what you're filming in order to get a good view, but with the ultra you can be much closer to your subject and still see all around them2. more space - 120 minutes means I can carry this thing with me all day and take create 640x480 video, up to 2 hours worth, and that's important if you're out and about (although I wish there was a way to put a memory card into it for more space)3. The product has a better surface for holding and gripping the camera. The... 3/5 Heath L. Buckmaster "_heath_" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews, June 9, 2009

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  The easiest video camcorder you'll ever own

  Customer Video Review Length:: 5:30 MinsShowing the 2nd generation Flip in action: using the Flip and what's in the box, some video samples, and a quick movie editing example using the Windows version of the Flip software. 5/5 digerati "digerati" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews, June 6, 2009

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  List Price: $149.00
  

  Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom

  Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace

  Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required

  Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos

  Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software

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  Flip Video Tripod

  Photography (Flip Video)
  

  Rating (222 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  "Gotta-Have" Accessory for Flip Ultra Camcorder---Get This Tripod!

  Customer Video Review Length:: 1:49 Mins*****This tripod is the perfect accessory to the Flip Ultra Video Camcorder. I only wish I had ordered it sooner. It is an incredible value and greatly expands how you can use your camcorder. On this video, which is less than two minutes, I show you the tripod and how it can attach to various items. Then I let you see it work in action as I use a tripod for the first time. It will especially appeal to novice vloggers (like me) because it is so very easy to use!*****UPDATE: 7/17/08: This tripod also works with the new Flip Mino---YAY! 5/5 O. Brown "Ms. O. Khannah-Brown" (Twopeas, WA) - See all my reviews, April 3, 2008

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  Buy the same thing for cheaper

  This is a good tripod for the Flip Ultra, but why not buy either of these two instead? They are a lot less money and is pretty much exactly the same thing!:Really the only difference is the Vanguard model doesn't come with the different color feet and it doesn't say 'Flip'.Or you could get the Gorilla Pod:which is a bit more versatile in that you can attach it to a pole or edge of a chair,... 4/5 Mediahound (SF Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews, March 25, 2008

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  Lightweight, Flexible Accessory

  You can't own a Flip Video (or any camera) without this nifty, lightweight tripod. It's a sturdy metal tripod that weighs about 12 ounces. The interchangeable rubber tips are a cool idea, but not really necessary unless you are a total "mix 'n match' freak. The legs are really flexible, which means you can mount this on just about any uneven surface. It would have been nice if they included a clip for vertical surfaces, but hey, for the price, it's a steal. 5/5 Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews, October 23, 2007

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  List Price: $14.99
  

  Package includes one black Tripod and five sets of interchangeable rubber feet (black, white, orange, pink, and green)

  Compatible with all Flip Video Camcorders

  Flexible metal legs work on both level and uneven surfaces to allow you to shoot video at almost any angle

  Makes it incredibly easy to shoot video of yourself

  Comes with interchangeable colored rubber feet so you can match your Flip camcorder color, or mix and match

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