Flip Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black) OLD MODEL by Flip Video
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Digital camera reviews of Flip Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black) OLD MODEL
Digital camera Review: Buy only if you consider it DISPOSABLE
Summary: 1 Stars
We bought our Flip Ultra not quite a year ago, and it served its purpose as advertised - we were truly generally happy with the product. I should also share that we weren't heavy users, and took very good care of it. Recently it stopped turning all the way on, so we can no longer record or play back. Internet searching revealed many others with the same problem. Flip's response? Sorry, Charlie. We won't even offer to repair it for a cost, and this is what happens to electronics. It seems perfectly rational for it to fail before you've had it for a year. Enjoy your brick.
I would caution folks that Flip is very firm about their 90-day warranty, and and when you judge what you're spending, consider it to be a disposable item that you could have to replace at your own cost anytime after 90 days.
Digital camera Review: Buyer beware... can't save videos reliably
Summary: 1 Stars
In spite of a thread warning of problems saving videos on this device, I decided to give it a try. Sadly, they were right. The first couple of videos I took (very short) worked well and I had no problems transferring them from the device to my computer. Yesterday my daughter had her Christmas concert and I took 9 short videos. I tried twice to transfer them from the program - "program error" resulted and asked me to restart the program. Attempted this twice, and had to restart my computer both times! I then decided to just try copying them straight from the device onto my computer (which I'm trying without any luck right now). It appears that these videos (or the last 6 of them anyway) will be stuck on the device with no way to retrieve them. I am VERY unhappy and wish that I had just erred on the side of caution and not purchased this device. Needless to say, I'm returning it for a refund and will instead go with a "real" camcorder which will only be a few dollars more and hopefully will work as advertised... I'm not looking for "perfect" just a functional way to record special moments.Digital camera Review: CHristmas Bonus
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera for my husband as he was going to see his family for Christmas and I was going to be unable to make the trip because of work. It ended up that I went along and we got great footage of the whole family on Christmas day that I was then able to share with my family as well. This camera was very easy to use and we were able to upload our footage onto everyone else's computer so that they could have a copy. The quality also looks great on my 37" tv.Digital camera Review: Camera ok, but problems with software upgrade
Summary: 3 Stars
I love the camera but have problems with the Flipshare software upgrade. I use the camera with 2 PC's at home. Both PC's are Dell Vostro Windows XP. The software upgrade works fine on one but fails to install on the other. I have repeatedly tried to work with Flip Video customer service but I get no where. They make a ticket when I call but after trying their suggestions I call back. Each time I call back they act like its the first time I've ever called and I start all over again. I was promised the last time that they would escalate the issue and someone would call me. That never happened and I'm tired of trying to get help. Looking on other forums, I see that install problems with the new Flipshare software are not uncommon.Digital camera Review: Camera performs well
Summary: 4 Stars
Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black)
Overall, this camera performs quite well. With few controls and largely intuitive operation, it is difficult to imagine how a video camera could be easier to use. The small size, quick response when turned on, and its use of standard AA batteries make this camera easy to carry around and always have ready for unexpected moments. Both video and audio quality seem reasonably good for the price.
There are limitations, of course. The 2X digital zoom provides little flexibility in composing shots, and the soft pouch is largely useless because it fits so snugly that it is a chore to get the camera in, and difficult to remove the camera quickly when needed. However, the main limitation is the lack of removable memory. The Flip Ultra has 2 GB onboard memory (ca. 60 min) which is fine for casual day to day use, but if you take it on a trip without a laptop, then once the memory is full you have few options for further filming other than deleting previous clips. The manufacturer claims that users have not requested removable storage, but this seems to be a common complaint in reviews. It is possible to circumvent this limitation by using, for example, a Delkin USB Bridge ($40 from the manufacturer) and additional storage memory such as USB memory sticks. The Flip Video camera works fine with the Delkin Bridge, but the transfer is SLOW (USB 1.1 convention), and one cannot transfer selected clips. Rather, each transfer will include the entire contents of the camera at that time including the Flip software. It also requires buying the Bridge and additional memory storage, but this approach will work when a computer is not available.
The Flip Ultra basically does what it claims to do, and provided one is aware of the limitations, it can be an excellent choice that is worth the price.