Flip Video Camera
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- OSFA0
From what I've been reading, the Kodaks do have stabilization... which after seeing a few flip videos might be an issue for me... oh, and the Playsport is waterproof ;)
- fugged0
I've had an Ultra HD for about a year. I've had endless problems getting it to charge correctly (known issue).
The quality of the video is meh (at best). The lack of image stabilization really shows, and unless you have the perfect lighting conditions, you'll end up with shit grainy video.
It's fine for simple stupid stuff, but beyond that, it sucks.
This was shot (by my 6 year old) on one:
- OSFA0
- OSFA0
If anyone cares... I think I might go for the Kodak Plasport. It shoots 1080 which the flip doesn't, seems to have better video quality (based on web videos and tests) AND allows me to record for more than just 2 hours or 8GB since I can replace SDHC cards. PLUS I can use it underwater (I know you can also do this with the flip).
- OSFA0
FYI for those who care, just a little update. I bought a Kodak Playsport and it was the biggest piece of garbage I've purchased. The camera died after onew 1/2 weeks of use and couldn't be repaired. To make things worse, they sent me a 'certified' replacement as warranty, and this piece of shit wouldn't even charge, it was bad. Now corporate is apologizing because they don;t know where their truck with the new cameras is and they are not able to send me a new camera. Needless to say I am getting my money back, but in case you EVER thought of buying one of these, DON'T!!!!
- pizzafire0
i had one. the biggest drawback is it's size. incredibly easy to loose it in a bar!
other than that, camera shake was also something to watch out for (again due to it's size). but for the short time that i had it, it was good.
- RumperChunk0
The new MinoHD line also nabs the new image stabilizer and 720p/60 video mode -- the new silver 4GB MinoHD will retail for $179.99, while the matte black 8GB MinoHD will run $229.99. All the new models can be ordered on Flip's website today
- _salisae_0
I am looking at getting one of these for my brother to record his music – are there any options with a headphone jack so he can play back what he's recorded and know that it sounds right?
- No. The two I owned both had an hdmi jack. I wanted the same thing, but they aren't designed for that.cherub
- _salisae_0
some seem to have better audio recording while others have better playback function (headphone jack or good speakers on the camera). he'll need one with both.
- _salisae_0
screw it. i'll get him the 4g itouch with a tripod.
- cherub0
This camera is a piece of crap. The glass sucks, the low light performance is terrible and since it uses non-removable storage media, if the camera malfunctions you can't take the card out and save your videos, in fact in my case they couldn't be recovered. Big fucking mess. Definitely not worth the $195 I paid for it, it's worth half that.
I got a refund on the flip, and replaced it with a kodak zi8 from ebay for $80, shipped. It has it's own quirks, but the fact that it records in 1080p, has external mic jack, and has a very useful normal/macro switch, made it an easy choice for me. One thing to note, low light performance is almost as crappy as the flip ultra hd as noted above.
- cherub0
You would think, buying a dedicated video camera you're better off than the video off the average digital still camera. But my lumix takes better video than the flip. It's the audio that's the dealbreaker. Other wise I'd say buy the cheapest lumix that takes 720p, and then you get a nice video camera, that takes stills too! hurrr
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