Flip Video Camera
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- marychain
anyone own one?
if so....how's the audio?
any other drawbacks?
at that price I'm a little skeptical
- duckseason0
I like it
Audio is nothing to write home about
It picks up the sounds from your thumb pressing the buttons on the back - my biggest gripe.
- Centigrade0
I have one. It a cheap fun little camera to use. And batteries last forever in it.
- I think my favorite part is how the USB connector pops out - makes me feel like I have a switch baldeduckseason
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- big-papes0
The HD version has surprisingly nice picture, but yeah the audio is the biggest drawback. Great for quick web videos.
- ********0
http://www.gizmag.com/go/7228/
Uploads straight to YouTube!
- instrmntl0
i have one. its small and handy. i like it a lot. not good for moving and filming at the same time, say on a skateboard, because of the interlacing, but if you're planted in one spot its awesome.
- MSTRPLN0
I have a Kodak Zi8, films in 1080p, works like a charm.
- zenmasterfoo0
I own the pro. so far so good. great HD 1080p quality and easy to carry with me anywhere. good purchase.
- yeah, I don't have one, but I've seen them around looks niceMeeklo
- vaxorcist0
Does anyone know which of these gives the least rolling shutter effect?
- ********0
yeah I got one that I use for work, interviewing consultants etc..... good for the price and I echo what others say about the sub-par audio. I love it.
- ********0
I just got the new Flip MinoHD 120
http://store.theflip.com/en-us/p…. Not bad, yes the audio capture isn't that great, but I'm not using it for audio capture.
- ********0
I have the UltraHD. It's actually not bad—you can get some great shots. For little cameras like this, it's more about getting good shots, not how great the camera image resolution is (which is pretty decent). I shot a wedding on one of these, and the end results was well-received by the newlyweds. Lack of image stabilization is the most critical drawback to these cameras.
- Chief0
I have the UltraHD too. It's awesome for what it is. Small, convenient. Pretty good picture when you've got enough light. Just keep your hands steady!
Here's a video, shot last summer. Lots of color treatment going on so it's not the best example of straight-out-of-the-camera video quality, but you can have fun with it.
- and the audio is what you'd expect from a pocket cam. works well within 10 feet or so. nothing spectacular.Chief
- is the blue hue efect on ur film post production or an effect in the camera?frost215
- color treatment's done afterwards. i don't think there are any "picture style" settings on the flip, but i've never looked so i might be wrong.Chief
- so i might be wrong.Chief
- I love your video. Your editing skills are superb!ghandolf
- yeah man, this looks great!Meeklo
- thanks for the kind words, ghandolf and Meeklo. much appreciated. :)Chief
- ********0
^ I bought a tripod, hopefully that helps...
- OSFA0
I am thinking on getting an UltraHD for an upcoming vacation trip I have with the family. I was about to buy a regular camcorder since it's the newest baby's first... but I am strongly considering getting this one instead for family filming, parties, etc.
Is it a good alternative or should i still get a regular camcorder?
- ********0
I have one. They are pretty shitty, IMO. There's jackshit for image stabilization and the mid- to low-light sensor is garbage. Buying a tripod is great and all, but the reality is that you will probably have more instances where you need/want to use it without the tripod. There's some daddy blogged out there on YouTube who did a great review of the Flip camera next to some other one that was cheaper, and it got blown away.
The Flip cams are good if you don't mind mild quality.
I shot a wedding with one, turned out alright, but shaky as fuck in some parts—
- I used to like this thing, but I've used it a number of times since the wedding and it's let me down a lot.********
- I used to like this thing, but I've used it a number of times since the wedding and it's let me down a lot.
- OSFA0
how bout you guys work on your steady-hand skills instead of blaming the camera! ;)
- OSFA0
What are the competitors for the Flip HD Ultra? Has anyone tried the Kodak Zi8?
- OSFA0
Or Kodak Playsport??
- Thelonious_Funk0
I would def go for the kodak zi8... biggest issue with these small cameras is the mic, the zi8 has a mic input!
