Flip Video Camcorder: 60-Minutes (White)
by Flip Video
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Customer Review: NerdBoyTV loves the Flip Video Camcorder
Summary: 5 Stars
NerdBoyTV is a BIG fan of this little innovative video camcorder. When my 14-year-old was a baby and toddler, I lugged around a GIGANTIC Hi-8 (remember those) camcorder. I remember videotaping EVERY moment, yawn, and giggle and have about 15 two-hour tapes of her. Then came the three boys and I just lost the energy to pull the big, awkward camcorder out to film anything.
How I wish they had this little gadget back then...
But, I'm making up for lost time quickly. Now, at parties, restaurants, parks, events, or at home, I just click the Flip Video Camcorder on like a digital camera and start recording. The video AND audio are quite impressive considering the size of the unit.
What I like best is that the camera is as easy-to-use as a digital camera...just point and click. You'll find that you're more willing (and ready) to capture everyday events that you'll treasure for a lifetime.
...and isn't that the point of having a camcorder anyway?
PROS:
* Easy-to-use (most important) with a fairly intuitive user interface
* Small, compact, and quickly accessible
* Software built into the camera; just plug-and-play
* Can easily upload to YouTube.com
* Proof that even a kid can use it; my 6-year-old uses it all the time!
* Inexpensive and now comes is a variety of nifty colors
CONS:
* Buttons a little awkward for those of us with "stubby" fingers
* USB arm connector is difficult to attach to some computers
* Why even bother with a 30-minute version of this camera? Stick with the 60-minute!
Customer Review: Need info between 2 Flips.... Do you see differences I can't see?
Summary: 5 Stars
Flip Video Camcorder: 60-Minutes (White), Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (White), Can someone please enlighten me? I see 2 flip Video Camcorder 60 min. (White) posted here on Amazon, one for $119.99 holds 60 min. video on 1GB memory, model F160W. The other one is higher in price $ 149.54, it holds 60 min. of video also, but has 2 GB memory? It is called Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60 Min. (White), model F260W. Does anyone know what is the difference between these 2, other than the price and difference in GB memory, but both hold same amount of time video? Now I don't know much about computers, tech or electronics, but doesn't the memory determine how much does it hold? Why are these 2 different memory but hold same amount of video time? I would appreciate if I get an answer to this question since I would love to order this as soon as posible, but unsure which is best. Obviously would prefer to buy the cheaper one but is the other one better? I really don't see extra features for the second one. Would any of these work the same on my Apple OS X without having to get extra cables or software?, I need something easy to save videos of my babies and send them to grandparents in Mexico. Thanks, any info would be GREATLY appreciated......Customer Review: Excellent as a compact camcorder
Summary: 5 Stars
I would classify the Flip Video Camcorder as a: "Handy Dandy" Camcorder. It was purchased with "snapshot" video in mind for personal interviews.
It's compact size and reasonable ease of use fits well with my micro cassette recorder. The approximate hour of constant recording time or a series of shorter videos are numerically annotated and can be selected individually. Sound pickup is excellent. I was pleasantly surprised to note good quality of video in low light conditions.
Playback of videos on the FVC screen, computer screen or TV monitor is easy and quite convenient. Deleting selected videos is simple and straight forward.
The built in FVC video program loads automatically to the computer when plugged into its USB port (no extension cable provided but needed). It allows for playing the full video, or selected videos. Taking still pictures, storing pictures and videos on the computer works with ease. The quality of the video is slightly below average but not too distracting when one considers a low cost compact camcorder. The zoom feature would be of some worth to people who desire closeups.
The carrying pouch for the camcorder is too small. Another one-half inch of material would allow the drawstring to close.
Considering this camcorder is a "Handy Dandy" type for a reasonable price and suited my needs, I give it five stars.
Customer Review: Perfect for Amusement Parks
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this specifically to take to Disney with us this past year. I have always wanted a camcorder that I could take into an amusement park to capture moments with my kids, and still be small enough to fit into my pocket. The Flip camcorder fit the bill for me!
First the negatives I've noticed: It has a zoom, but it doesn't zoom very close and it makes everything look fuzzy (I believe it's a digital zoom). Second, it does not have the best sound recording quality (like a standard camcorder would have). Third, in darkers situations, it doesn't have the best picture quality.
Positives: Size was a big thing for me, and it fit easily into the front pocket of my shorts. I was able to ride the rides with it, and then whip it out to catch a cute scene with my kids. For the situation I have used it in the most so far (amusement park), it did great. The picture quality with fine and I was always close enough to those I was taping anyways for good sound (about 2-3 ft.)
Hooking it into the side of my laptop was a little awkward, but no big deal. 60 minutes of record time was perfect for my use. And I haven't run into any major problems with the software that comes with it.
All-in-all, it was well worth the price. I got exactly what I wanted and expected (after reading the helpful reviews on Amazon), and am very pleased with my camcorder.
Customer Review: Wow! A fantastic new product that makes video a cinch
Summary: 5 Stars
This amazing new product literally changed my life. As a parent, I carry it around with me all the time, because you never know when you might want to capture a cute, funny moment. It's the size of an iPod, so I can easily pull it out to shoot videos of my baby on a moment's notice. It turns on and starts recording in an instant, zooms in & out, and shoots very high-quality video.
The best part is how easy it is to share videos via the web. The camcorder has a USB arm that pops right up and can be inserted directly into your computer. You don't even have to install software because it all runs right off of this nifty little device. Once you open the interface, you can email videos privately to family and friends, which is a great way to stay connected.
I've also edited videos, added music and posted my footage directly to YouTube right off the camcorder. It has a cool way to make musical montages by combining mutlple clips into one highlight video.
My Sony camcorder literally just sits in my clost because it's never accessible for unplanned moments. Also, trying to edit & email those videos was a nightmare. Now, I use my Flip Video camcorder instead. Because it's so easy to use, I've noticed that I now shoot video instead of photos a lot of the time. I honestly never knew video could be so much fun.
A must buy.