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| Brand: Flip Video
Category: Photography
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Rating:  947 reviews
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Color: White
Media: Electronics
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Optical Zoom: 2
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Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 3.1 x 3.1
MPN: U2120W
Model: U2120W
UPC: 892684000731
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 I flip for Flip (Ultra HD) December 3, 2009
M. D. Hammon (Cary, NC)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Pros:
- Camera is small enough to carry in your pocket
- battery last a long time but in a bind you can always through in some AA's
- video quality is great
- easy enough to use that my 2 year old and make videos (of the floor and ceiling mostly)
- Can endure the wrath of my 3 boys
- water proof case is affordable and works well
- easy to share and remove the video's (especially on a MAC)
Cons:
- the only con is the image stabilization. But iMovie can help with that with software stabilization if it isn't to bad. And I have found that I am more careful now when making the video. The tripod mount also helps in a lot of scenarios.
- A feature request would be the ability to take still shots. You can capture stills from the video but that isn't the same.
Bottom Line:
I love this camera. I have had it for 6 months now and use it a lot. It is easy to use and quick to power up so I hardly miss a moment. I highly recommend any of the flip video products but the Ulra HD is my favorite.
Recommendation:
You may ask what do I do with all the footage. Well first the camera makes a separate file for each shot so I do a lot of my editing as I make the video, starting and stopping. This helps when putting together a movie to minimize the editing time and allows me to get rid of the clips my kids took of the floor. But mostly I upload the clips to the web and share them with family. You will need some disk space if you plan on archiving I recommend an external drive that will keep all the video.
The company:
I purchased directly from Flip and was impressed with their service. I ordered both the Ultra HD and the water proof case. The case was back ordered so my whole order was on hold. I sent them an email asking if I could get the camera sent even though the case was back ordered. They sent my camera to me over night so I had it the next day. I didn't pay for fast shipping. Cisco Systems Inc. owns PURE Digital which makes the Flip so I wouldn't expect anything less.
Flip UltraHD Camcorder is portable video coolness December 30, 2009
ruel (California, USA, Earth)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3G4TVNCTO54KS I got this Flip UltraHD Camcorder as an upgrade from the Flip Ultra 2nd Generation Camcorder. I've had the Flip UltraHD for a few weeks now. I gave the old Flip Ultra 2nd to one of my sisters. Both the UltraHD and the Ultra 2nd look almost exactly the same on the outside except the UltraHD has a shinier chrome on the sides and the bottom. Another almost obvious difference is the UltraHD has a HDMI port for connecting to a HDTV while the Ultra 2nd has a plug for connecting a dongle to a regular TV set.
When you view the video on the screen on the back of the UltraHD, you can see the the video picture is 16x9 HD widescreen (on the UltraHD's 2-inch 4x3 screen which is the same size screen as on the Ultra 2nd). The video itself is better on the UltraHD since it is 720p HD while the video on the Flip Ultra 2nd is just SD (Standard Definition). The video that it records are in .MP4 files which you can edit in iMovie on a Mac if that's the type of computer that you have. As with the older Flip Ultra 2nd, you can record up to two hours of video on the Flip UltraHD because the Flip UltraHD has eight gigabytes to store two hours of HD video. (The older Flip Ultra 2nd has four gigabytes to store SD video.)
I like the Flipshare software that came with the Flip UltraHD this time around since it has improved since the last time when I last tried the Flipshare software when I previously got my old Flip Ultra 2nd Camcorder. Now with the Flipshare software, I can specify in the settings where on what drive and which directory folder where you want Flipshare to save the .MP4 files that you are transferring from the Flip. I use Flipshare to transfer the video (.MP4) files from the Flip to my macbook and to also view those raw videos. And then I may use iMovie to edit the videos.
The video that I'm posting here is a test video that I took at the local neighborhood park. Since Amazon doesn't take .MP4 files, I had to put this in iMovie and save it as a .MOV file that Amazon can accept for reviews here. Then Amazon processes the video. I may post a better video later in the future. Anyways, I had the Flip UltraHD on a tripod and did a pan of what I was looking at and also did a 2X zoom to give you an idea as to the digital zoom on the Flip. Don't expect much from the 2X zoom because it is only digital zoom and not a real optical zoom like with a much more expensive camera. And if you don't know this already, there is no stabilization built into the Flip. When you handhold the Flip camcorder, you are bound to have shaky video. If you want less of a shaky picture, you'll either have to use a tripod or sit the Flip on a flat surface or you will have to somehow stabilize your hands and arms while holding the Flip. Some people say to hold the Flip with both hands in front of you while also holding your elbows inside against your body to try to have some sort of stabilization. If I don't use the tripod, I would use a neck strap (like those neck straps that are used to hold identification badges) connected to my Flip with the lanyard where the wrist strap goes and hold the Flip and the neck strap tight to try to get some stabilization. It takes some practice although it's not perfect. If any shakes that you have in the video are not too bad, then you can try using the stabilization in the iMovie '09 software on the Mac to make the video more steady. It's also a good idea to try to hold your breath if you are not talking or narrating when making your video because the built-in microphone on the front of the Flip may pick up your breathing while you are behind the camera.
I like this Flip UltraHD. The picture is simply better than on the Flip Ultra 2nd. The Flip UltraHD comes with rechargeable batteries that recharge via the USB. You can still use regular batteries with the Flip UltraHD, but I'll probably get an extra set of the Flip rechargeable batteries. FYI, from what I've read, only the official Flip rechargeable batteries will recharge via the USB.
As with my previous Flip Ultra 2nd, I got the Flip UltraHD that was white in color to match my white Macbook. I think of the Flip as an Apple device because the Flip is so simple and easy to use although the Flip is actually made by a different company.
FYI, here are some extras that I got for my Flip and that are available here on Amazon:
short 6-Inch USB Extension Cable (great if you have a laptop, notebook, netbook, macbook)
longer 3-Foot (1-Meter) USB Extension Cable (may or may not work depending on PC's USB)
Flexible Mini-Tripod (but you can always sit the Flip on any flat surface)
full standing 57" Tripod (always great to have a real tripod)
Clear Silicone Skin Case for Flip UltraHD Camcorder (you may like -OR- not like)
and
Neck Strap (similar to Neck Strap with Swivel Buckle) that I picked up at a 99-cent store
Thanks for reading and viewing this review.
HD video as simple as it should be September 13, 2009
David Hofmann
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is my 5th flip video camera. I bought two for myself and two for my kids, not I had to have the new HD version.
What makes the flip so successful and so much fun is the simple and easy use, it's small size and of course the built in USB connector.
Let's be honest, we don't want to shoot a Hollywood movie, we want a simple way to capture precious or funny moments without having to figure out a fully featured camera and we want decent quality. That's exactly what the flip does best. It's so small and compact that I keep it with me almost anywhere. It starts up instantly, it records instantly and 2 hours of recording time is more than enough. The quality is decent in low light and really good in any normal daylight. For such a small device the sound quality is surprisingly good. Sound issues is what most cheap/digital video cameras struggle with. At the end of the day I plug it in my PC and copy the movies over. It really couldn't be simpler. Once plugged in the battery recharges automatically.
Although the resolution is not full HD but only 1280 x 720, the quality you got from such a little device and such a low price is really really good. I have a much more expensive HD camera that hardly delivers a better quality.
I have been working for several TV stations and have used all sorts of professional cameras and to a degree still do. I know very well that there a many better cameras out there, but for the flip the 'less is better' concept is really true. Even my 6 and 7 year old kids figured out how to use them in no time. For me it's the simplicity and to know I will get a good video out of it without having to think much.
A few things about this model:
it comes with a rechargeable battery that recharges through a USB connection. This is very handy because you never have to open the cover and replace batteries. Charging takes a while though. But you can always use normal AA batteries.
Sometimes when the camera gets warm it refused to charge saying it's too hot. Letting the batteries cool down is a good idea (prolongs their life). Don't leave it plugged in, because it will never resume charging. You have to unplug it and cool it down, then start over.
This model has a neat feature to save battery life. Should you forget to stop recording and put the camera in the bag, it will recognize that there is "nothing to see" and turn itself off! Very cool! Downside is you can't use this camera to shoot a long static scene.
Overall battery life is about 2 hours which matches the storage capacity.
Overall this camera is more responsive and quicker than the previous models. I like it a lot.
Really you can't go wrong with this camera if you are looking for something simple to use and still want decent quality videos.
Very impressed. Great picture and so easy to use October 7, 2009
S. Siepel (Cincinnati, OH United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this camera for mission teams from our church to take with them on their trips. The fact that this camera uses AA batteries was a plus for me, because in many cases our teams do not have the ability to recharge batteries.
It took me 15 minutes to take this camera out of the box, put in the batteries, shoot a little video and then upload video onto Facebook. The process was extremely easy. I shot both indoors and outdoors and have been pleased with the picture and sound quality. I would highly recommend this little camera.
Great camera as long as you recognize the limitations. August 3, 2009
Mathew Meyerotto (St. Charles, Missouri United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I film weddings professionally so I own several video cameras. All of my professional cameras still use tape and are too bulky for capturing quick home movies. Since the birth of my son I've been eyeing a small, solid state based camera. The Flip UltraHD seemed to be the closest fit for what I was looking for. The Flip series follow the Apple way of design. That is to eliminate things that may otherwise get in the way of a positive user experience. To make something that you just want to pick up and use without reading a manual. You won't find any controls for adjusting exposure or audio levels which can be somewhat annoying for someone such as myself. Therefore things like backlighting and clipping audio can be a problem. Camera shakiness is a problem especially outdoors since the UltraHD has a fixed 2.4 f-stop lens and no ND filter. The UltraHD compensates for this by boosting the shutter speed. Outdoor footage on a bright sunny day can easily take on a 'Saving Private Ryan' look if you're not careful. Also the lack of a wider angle lens makes it more difficult to use in tight locations. However I forgive the limitations of the UltraHD for it's sheer simplicity. I used it in conjunction with a Canon Powershot for a recent family vacation. I incorporated both video and stills and created a short home movie. It turned out great with the aid of iMovie 09. I don't use iMovie 09 for my business but just like the UltraHD it's easy and fun to use. Importing video can be a concern if you're using older (slower) hardware. For iMovie users I recommend downconverting the footage to 960x540. You lose little in quality and the footage is much easier to edit. To sum it up: If you can overlook the short comings of the UltraHD then you'll truly enjoy using it. The quality of the footage is great if you can work with the limitations.
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