 "Plastic Toy" | 2009-11-18 |
| - Reviewed By fiddlethis |
| Be careful, this product is utterly inferior, so much so that I am inspired to do my first product review of any kind. This item is purely a child's toy typically found under the xmas tree. Really bad resolution, color and contrast. I am quite experienced with photography and video, therefore my warning - stay away! (BTW I am absolutely sure that the product I received was in PERFECT working condition and my operation of it was completely competent.) I returned it (Amazon Prime) the same day I received it after extensive testing. |
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 "The Flip - Simple, with all the good and bad that comes with that" | 2009-11-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2YJLNDKG5PYKM |
Just got the Flip Ultra HD and filmed a video interview with a band after a concert, as well as some random stuff around the apartment.
The Good: This thing is dead simple to use, and the quality is really good, so you can't go wrong there. If you want to film something on the go, or use a tripod for some static shots, and then immediately combine some of the shots you take or just send them right along to YouTube or someone's email, you can't go wrong.
The Bad: The software sucks if you want to do anything other than above. Not only that, but if you play around with the videos before deciding what you want to do with them (pull them off the Flip and put 'em on your harddrive; try to edit in another program; etc.) good luck to you, because you've just screwed the pooch. The Flip stops recognizing its own videos. The software can do almost nothing in terms of editing beyond the aforementioned combining of videos. Getting the videos (.MP4 format) into other programs is often a hassle. The HD is enough to require a fairly up-to-date system in order to watch the videos smoothly and fool around with them.
Summary: The Flip's simple and fun. If you're a techy, you can probably figure out work arounds for the problems, and if you do so, then you've got a formidable portable camera. If you're not very technologically adept and you have in the whispers of a thought that you might want to do more than just combine two videos (what if a shot comes out slightly wrong, or a random sound screws up what you were going for, or any other number of issues that you want to edit out easily?), then avoid the Flip. There are other options that are more versatile than the Flip.
Helpful Tip: If you do like the Flip, download Google's Picassa. It may not be the best software ever, but it's got a leg up in some areas and is pretty easy to get the hang of, as well as being free. Personally, it's what I use currently, but I'll definitely be investing in something more robust in the near future. Picassa's a great starting point though, a hundred times better than the Flip's own software. |
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 "I regret buying this!" | 2009-11-16 |
| - Reviewed By User: A18YZUV6T4JKR4 |
I bought this a couple of months ago and REALLY regret having done it. The rechargeable battery pack doesn't hold a charge - at all. Their customer support gave me a suggestion (even though it was charging) that didn't work in the slightest. It takes several hours to fully charge it. That part is disclosed. What's NOT disclosed is that within a few hours (being turned off the entire time) ALL of the charge is gone! You have to fully charge it (six + hours) and use it immediately! You can't charge it, turn it off, and take it with you to use later in the day.
The email from their customer support says, "however when the battery pack is fully charged it depletes within a few hours time." That part is NOT included in their product description. This was a total waste of $175. Now I'm reluctant to buy one from a different manufacturer. How do I know THEIRS doesn't disclose that it's a useless object?
What a rip-off! Give your money to charity... or buy a camcorder that someone you know personally can vouch for. This Ultra HD is terrible. |
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 "Flip UltraHD Camcorder" | 2009-11-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3VTYDRE2OUMF2 |
This camcorder was a birthday gift for my son-in-law and he
loves it. It's very easy to use and the video is easily downloaded into the computer. I do believe this middle-aged school teacher will be able to shoot video and download when I get myself one. |
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| "Ideal for my needs." | 2009-11-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2Z0FS1YPRCXNQ |
| When I first saw it demonstrated, I knew it would be ideal for the annual quilting workshop(s) that I attend. Then the ideas expanded. How perfect for a visit to a care facility where two relatives are living. There is now 45 minutes of memories stored on the computer. A major attraction for this particular Flip Camcorder is having 120 minutes available. Another attribute is the excellent sound pickup. |
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| "you can do better" | 2009-11-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3T7ZNDGQSSUFX |
| This product is quite disappointing. First, the video quality is grainy. It looks absolutely no different from my old digital camera's videos. I don't know how this is "HD". Second, the zoom has almost no range at all. If you want to take video of somebody, you have to stand a good 20 yards from them or you won't get them in frame. Third, every time I try to charge this thing, after about 2 minutes it says it's too hot and stops charging. So it takes absolutely forever to charge it. The only good thing about it is the amount of memory. Otherwise, just use the video function on your digital camera, or dish out the money for a serious HD camera. |
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