Flip Video Camcorder: 60-Minutes (White) by Flip Video
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Digital camera reviews of Flip Video Camcorder: 60-Minutes (White)
Digital camera Review: A Simple Design & Function ... That Simply Works Well! April 26th, 2008
Summary: 4 Stars
The White 60-minute Flip Video Camcorder is a really Fresh Idea, that fills the gap between
other camcorders, that cost over $250 dollars; as well as provide both a 'Day-Light' based reasonably Sharp Video & just ok Sound Samplings, that I would rate at close to 4-Stars.
Note: Please read all of the other Comment's posted by other Reviewers, about the Flip Video
Camcorder, they are all Very helpful. I bought the first Gen 60-minute model, without consulting any Reviews; and since then, there are a couple of Newer generation models, by Flip and RCA. This model cannot capture any video in settings where there isn't enough light!
As a Pro Photographer though, I do have some very good uses for the Flip, which I will post here.
Before I do, as I'm writing this post in April, 2008, the New gen models have Improved Functions and/or Updated their software. Also there has been some brand new releases of Low-Budget Video camcorders (sometimes referred to as the 'college-bound series), by manufacturers like Sharp, RCA, JVC and 3rd line manufacturers, that are just Below or just Above the $200 dollar mark. Also some Cell Phones are very capable of producing Higher-Quality Photographs & videos, as well. Here's some definite easy uses:
* Real Estate Sales or Buying
* Auto, Truck or Boat Buying or Sales (sell or buy junkers)
* Architectural building, archiving
* Art Collection (includes Playboys & other gentlemen mags, or is it rags?)
* Home or Office New Construction (document from the ground up)
* Home cleaning services (before & after the strippers have been there)
* Home, Roof, Driveway & Appliance repairs (don't let them cheat you!)
* Landscaping uses (find out just what the gardener has been up to)
* Medical case documentation (got a disability, need extra cash?)
* Birthday's, Anniversaries or celebrations (who was there & who wasn't)
* Home & Office Inventory, archiving
* Vacations (babes, babes, everywhere ... make it memorable for your Bros)
* Vacation Home Rentals (The ones that you absolutely Loved!)
* Arts & Crafts (includes lingerie & adult shops)
* Music or Art Festivals (extra points for Hula dancers!)
* Personal & Intimate situations (Get an 'A' for your Creativity)
* Spying (He isn't working late at the office or that's not hair gel from the gym, people!)
* Divorce court (I told you so!)
As a Mac user, I was disappointed in that there was some software Editing issues, but being resourceful, I was able to 'by-pass' them quickly. What I do like is HOW EASY it is to plug it immediately into your TV to watch your videos and/or to Email Apple QuickTime Movies.
I would definitely recommend the Extra (male-female) USB cable.
For Mac users, I have been using a Toast 8 Titanium extra Utility, "Motion Picture HD", that has worked very well, for my uses.
And the New Leopard 10.5.x OS, also has some great Video Editors.
Digital camera Review: A great little camcorder!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my go-to cameras - have used it for Christmas, and out with friends, and just playing around - it's easy to use, long enough to record whatever you want, and with the technology you can post your film online!
It's a great price and a fun little gadget to have on hand. Small enough to put in a pocket or next to the cell phone for film opportunity -
Fun!
Digital camera Review: A useful gadget that could be better with just a few tweaks
Summary: 4 Stars
After more that six months of going along on camping trips, being used for various school projects, and capturing snippets of life, our Flip Video Camcorder (the 60-minute version) merits some praise. I never expected this pocket-sized device to be so durable or useful. This is clearly a niche product, designed for producing fairly low quality video suitable for Web postings or dropping into presentation materials. Its portability is another big plus.
The USB flip-out connection is a bit clunky and does not always fit elegantly with some computers. Also the very small control buttons were clearly designed by folks with tiny little fingers who wanted to get a laugh out of ham-handed folks like me trying to press the start button repeatedly. And I would I liked a bit larger view screen.
All in all, though, a useful gadget that could be better with just a few tweaks.
Digital camera Review: AWESOME!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had this camcorder for less than a day and I love it! I hate electronics that are hard to operate. Well, it doesn't get any easier than the Flip! And the quality of the videos is awesome! I will bring the Flip everywhere I go!!! And, Amazon's delivery was incredibly fast!Digital camera Review: Almost Perfect!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
Small, light, easy to use right out of the package. Excellent quality video and very good sound. It doesn't tell you that you need Microsoft XP in order to upload it to your computer. I don't have XP, and that was a big disappointment. I have to use someone else's computer to edit. My next computer will be an Apple! Have captured wonderful video, and can make a DVD at CVS. Simple buttons, and over all, a very good product. Would definitely reccommend!!!!