Flip UltraHD Video Camera – Black, 8 GB, 2 Hours (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL Reviews

If I am going to commit a lot more than a hundred bucks on an item or somewhere around there, I do extensive analysis first to know I got the ideal bang-for-the-buck and, consequently, dodge any likely future buyer’s remorse.

I’ve realized that the time I commit performing my product comparisons is typically time that other individuals do not have so I might as well share what I can.

I’ll begin by saying that you’ll see my “Verified Amazon Buy” on the Flip HD Ultra Camcorder assessment due to the fact, clearly, that is the one I wound up acquiring and I’ll share with you why. But what I like in a camcorder may possibly not suit your personal requirements so I’ll break it down and let you decide what is greatest for you through what I located out:

Here are the pocket camcorders I compared:

Flip UltraHD (will be referred to as “F”)
Flip Mino HD 2nd generation (Will be referred to as “M”)
Innovative Labs Vado HD 8 GB 2nd generation (Will be referred to as “CL”)
Kodak Zi6 Pocket HD (Will be referred to as “K”)

Why HD cameras only? Brighter colors and greater photos, wider images



HD SHOOTING TIME:
F: 120 minutes.
M: 120 minutes
CL:120 minutes
K: 25 minutes with batteries they integrated, 120 minutes if you buy an SD card

MEMORY:
F: 8 GB
M:8 GB
CL: eight GB
K: internally only 30 MB recording area but it has 32 GB expandable SD/SDHC card slot. Since it comes with this kind of tiny recording area you genuinely want to acquire an SD or SDHC card to maximize its prospective, but the possible is truly good and this will improve your capacity to shoot longer.


RESOLUTION:
All 720p which is outstanding, just 1 step under the top 1080p format.

MICROPHONE:
F: Stereo
M: Mono **Update** They are now placing Stereo Mics in the Minos as of 2010.
CL: Mono
K: Mono

SOUND:
F:Premier AAC audio. Greatest stereo sound top quality but still not excellent in winds
M:Great sound top quality. Still not excellent in winds.
CL:Poor sound good quality had problems with sound and picture not being in sync.
K:Poor sound top quality


ZOOM:
F: 2x
M:2x
CL:2x
K: poor good quality zoom on the a single I attempted but I still believe it’s 2x. It has a wonderful macro concentrate for really close-up objects if, for example, you see a bumble bee and want to shoot it on a leaf a few inches away! Kinda cool.

CAMERA Size AND Weight:
F: four.3×2.2×1.two 4 oz
M: three.9x2x0.six 3. 3 oz
CL: three.9x3x0.six three.five oz
K: 5.5×2.5..9 5.6 oz

SHIPPING Dimension AND Weight:
F: 6.two x three.1 x 3.1 inches 11.two ounces
M: two x .7 x three.9 inches 1 pound
CL: 3.three x 7.9 x 6.3 inches 11.two ounces
K: 4x 5x two.5″ two.four lbs


TECHNICAL Specifics:
F: USB cable pops out of the back so you don’t need to maintain up with a separate cable. Comes with Flip Video rechargeable AA battery pack (recharges when linked to USB) also supported by regular AA batteries. Note: Some sets come with the HDMi mini included and other individuals come with the rechargeable battery pack on Amazon. Looks like 1 or the other but of course if you want both you can purchase the other.
M: USB cable pops out of the back on this one as well. Has kid secure button to stop accidental deletion of movies. Internal lithium ion battery recharges by means of constructed-in USB arm
CL: USB in camcorder. Included in box are HDMI cable (nice), USB extension cable,(nice)silicon skin (cool) &amp rechargeable battery.
K: Incorporated in box are HD and AV cables and wrist strap and rechargeable batteries and battery charger. Has constructed in USB arm.

SPEED:
F: 30 frames per 2nd.
M: 30 frames per 2nd
CL: 30 frames per 2nd
K: alternative of 30 frames per second or 60 frames per second.

VIEWING Display: All two” except the Kodak was the largest at two.4″


Essential NOTES:
F: Greatest low-light overall performance for the mini cameras (although not perfect at all) and least quantity of blurring and dropped frames in my viewpoint. Best color. Only a single with stereo sound. You can get an underwater case for this a single! Even though that may possibly sound crazy for a Texan, we use the camera non-quit on vacations and even when we are not IN the water, we are around the water…on boats, in the sand with sea mist, etc. Then we can dive in and record the fish. Comes preloaded with flipshare software…just plug in to laptop or computer and it pops up. Only a single with stereo sound.
M: Colours do not seem as excellent on the Mino as the other cameras. Thinnest camera. Make positive you get the a single that only comes in the colour aluminum or brushed metal. If it comes in any other colours it is the 1st generation MinoHD and they improved upon that 1 in the newer models. Wonderful audio. Much better shooting in reduced light than most mini cameras…

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Consumer Video Review Length:: 4:45 Mins

This video exhibits you what you get, and how it compares to the Flip MinoHD. Why must you obtain one particular over the other, when they are similarly priced? Exhibits a side-by-side comparison of the video, and a feature comparison table.

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I previously owned the Flip MinoHD so this evaluation is based on a comparison amongst the Flip MinoHD and the new Flip UltraHD.

Following studying about the Flip UltraHD’s addition of an HDMI output, larger screen, and longer battery life I made the decision to sell my 4 month old Flip MinoHD and purchase the Flip UltraHD. Because the MinoHD is extremely sleek and diminutive in size, my very first reaction to the UltraHD was that it was really a bit larger and bulkier to hold, and has taken some time to get used to. However, unless of course you’ve used a MinoHD the larger size of the UlraHD will almost certainly be less noticeable. I located the camera controls on the UltraHD to be slightly easier to operate vs. the touch delicate buttons on the MinoHD. As far as video quality between the two, I compared two diverse videos and both are about the very same, nonetheless, the colours appear to be slightly far more vibrant with the UltraHD.

If you are trying to decide which one to acquire, if maximum portability is crucial to you than the MinoHD is the greater selection. Otherwise, if you happen to be seeking compact camcorder with more functions (HDMI output, replaceable batteries, longer record time) then you can’t go incorrect with the UltraHD.

My ultimate wish is for Pure Digital/Cisco to introduce a MinoHD with all of same performance as the UltraHD. Right up until then, the UltraHD is the all-around better alternative.