Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (White)

Posted by Cheryl P. | 10:39 AM
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Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (White) Review



I wanted:
-the close focus feature for taking videos of my kids that are usually within arms reach (until the most recently model of the MinoHD, the 2nd Gen Ultra was the Flip with the closest focus).
-an upgrade from the video mode setting on our point-and-shoot digital camera (just about anything would have satisfied this category - but we aren't huge video people so we didn't need top of the line by any means)
-to stay within the budget of a gift certificate we had been gifted

Impressed by:
-the battery life - I put in the AAs that came with the camera and figured I'd only have 20 minutes before I had to switch them out, haven't switched them yet. We bought the battery pack but have yet to crack it open. (purchased end of Nov. 2009)
-ease of use
-shuts itself off relatively quickly, which is nice when it accidentally gets bumped on
-vibrant color and lighting in general purpose situations

Limitations:
-it is very difficult to take a video of a whole room, you always have to pan
-panning or movement in general by the videographer may cause motion sickness when reviewing the video
-gets faked out by bright light when you are trying to take a video of someone near a window
-zoom is basically pointless - doesn't get you much closer and makes everything that much more jumpy

Overall:
-Just what we were expecting. Easy to use, inexpensive. Fun to play with but not going to get us to Hollywood.



Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (White) Feature


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



Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (White) Overview


The Flip Ultra camcorder makes it easier than ever to shoot and share video. Ultra features Flip Videos signature shoot-and-share simplicity: just power on and press record to start capturing high-quality video in seconds.


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Great quality, great deal! - Andrea Oreilly - Portland, Oregon
This is my first video camera. I love the way the camera works...meaning easy and I love that you unload to the computer and then you are off and running again to make new videos. I plan on taking lots of nature movies at my fave hiking spots. I might even put them to music!! Have fun folks....this camera is great to use!!



Wonderful Camcorder ! - J. Mullet - Ohio
Purchased this for my daughter for Christmas. She is 7 and always used her older sisters camera to make videos. It is simple to use, even for a 2nd grader, and her middle school sister loves to use it too. Video and quality is fine for what they are using it for. Purchase the rechargable battery so it is easy to charge and always ready to go. They have made several movies using Windows Movie Maker and they a lot of fun with it. I would recommend.



My Flip has me flipping out - Mr. Stephen W. Sheer -
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Best Money I Ever Spent - Deborah L. Weikel - Woodbury, NJ
I got this Flip Video for my sister for Christmas. She is 56 years old and said this is the best present she has ever gotten. My sister is a little technophobic and yet, she operates the Flip without any problems. She has three grandsons that she is really enjoying taking videos of. After all, those moments are only here once! I'm really glad I spent the money and got her this Flip Video!



**Product Information Jan 19, 2010 11:39:32**