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 Flip Ultra September 29, 2009
D. H. Burger
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This camcorder takes some getting use to. Although you had pushed the stop record button does not mean that is has stopped recording. This quality is good and it is very portable, just stick it you pocket and go about your business. I have found that the lens can get your finger print on it very easy and I have to remember to wipe it off before shooting.
 Cheap lightweight camera that can go pretty much anywhere September 29, 2009
M. Lai
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you're looking for something simple, this will fit the bill. If you need great quality footage, get a proper HD camera with the appropriate lighting and mic additions.
However, for the average joe, this is a great camera to bring on trips. It is only slightly larger than a regular digital camera and takes excellent footage. It records sound pretty well at a normal distance (though you should obviously test this and speak up). We had one our trip to Asia; and even in areas where we did not speak the language well, it was pretty easy to show people who spoke no English how to use this camera. The buttons are VERY sensitive, though and for people with big thumbs, can take a bit of getting use to.
If you are going on a longer trip, you will want to bring a lap top with you to download the pictures. They come off as avi files, so you'll want to make sure that you can read them on whatever program you are using to play back. Most systems should be able to read these files. Also, it recharges via usb port. Hence, if you are recording for multiple days and do not have a lap top, that could be a problem.
I am more than sure that anyone who receives this gift will be recording video footage far more often.
Flip Camcorder September 25, 2009
Christina Hales
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this camera! it fits in my pocket or purse and I can take it anywhere. I use it all the time and the batteries last forever. I wish it had a better zoom, but it is great. you don't have to install any special software on your computer and it is easy to use. My cousin has the HD version and there really isn't much of a difference. I would recommend this camera.
Even my wife can use this camera!! September 25, 2009
mikeymiller (Coral Springs, Florida United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Flip Ultra Camcorder is light, portable and above all easy to use. My wife who is an expert technophobe actually took this camcorder to a party and took video's that were pretty good. It does a really nice job and it fits in my pocket. I love it.
Simple and Brilliant September 23, 2009
E-Cowboy
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
If you've done any camcorder shopping at all, it doesn't take long to realize that we've got a problem with function/feature overload. You could pick camcorder A with night vision, steady hand, and sepia filming capabilities...or you could pick camcorder B with the touch screen, HD video quality, and 50 other functions that you'd never use... The list, as you no doubt have discovered, goes on and on.
This is why I LOVE my Flip. Within 2 minutes of opening the box, it was on and ready to start recording. Within those same two minutes, I'd read the instructions on how to record, playback, and download the videos onto my computer. In my opinion, this is brilliant technology - it's small, convenient, and incredibly simple. Still want high-quality videos, not to worry, this puppy can capture 'em.
If you're an aspiring filmmaker with a commitment to the best of the best of the best...the Flip's probably not the best choice for you. But if you're like the vast majority of people who just want a quality camcorder (and be honest, even though they sound cool, you won't use a quarter of those features on the $400+ camcorders) that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, buy the Flip. It's incredible.
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