Flip Video Camcorder: 60-Minutes (White)
by Flip Video
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Flip Video Camcorder: 60-Minutes (White)
Customer Review: Youtube's Best Friend
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought my Pure Digital Flip about a month ago so I could make youtube videos for my long distance relatives and for fun. I youtubed my buns off with it and carried it everywhere I went. Literally! I thought for the price of the camcorder the video quality was great and perfect for youtube purposes!
I have to agree, I'm not crazy about the USB arm. I ofted had to prop the camera on something while it was plugged into my computer because other wise it would be suspended in midair by the plugged in arm. I think the sound quality is fine for talking in normal voice. I am a singer and found that the mic doesn't perceive a strong singing voice very well, and the sound gets distorted.
A word of advice to those of you whom carry their camcorder with them at all times as I did. Do not leave it in your car. Not even for a second. I had mine in my purse tucked under the dash and someone smashed our window and stole my purse along with my camcorder, wallet, and our radar detector. So KEEP IT WITH YOU. I did love this camcorder so much though, that I will be purchasing the same Flip Video camera (black 60 minute)that I had.
Customer Review: Shockingly easy and simple
Summary: 5 Stars
2 AA batteries and off you go. No fuss and very easy to use. I am surprised by how easy and simple this camera is. I do basic tutorials and videos for websites and was looking for something inexpensive and easy to use. This fits the bill perfectly.
The software it uses is reasonably intuitive and aimed at people of all skill levels.
The big question is not whether to get a flip; it is which one to get. If considering one of these cameras take a good look at the regular and the Ultra Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (White) so you can decide on what features and options you want. I got the basic and found myself wanting a tripod mount which is only on the ultra.
Two batteries for an hour of high quality video and audio? You can't go wrong at this price. If you are a little webmaster wanting to enhance your site with videos this is a spectacular low cost option.
Customer Review: Great Little Camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Flip Camera is what it is: a lightweight, easy to carry, easy to use video camera that does what it's supposed to do for not a lot of money. It comes complete with a usb plug so it can be connected directly to a computer for easy uploading (no hunting for a cord), and it works with both a pc and a mac (I've used both). It's so easy to use that I've let my students at school use it to cover events and then upload them independently of me, and they never have an issue with how to operate it. In fact, the first day I had my camera, I took precisely one minute to show my eleven-year-old daughter how to use it and she proceeded to take lots of video within seconds of holding it.
I do wish it didn't go through batteries as quickly as it does, but other than that, I cannot think of one single thing I'd say negatively about this camera. It's not for major filming and editing, but capturing those special (and occasionally random) moments, you can't do better for the price. Highly recommended!
Customer Review: Great for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this video recorder for my wife for Christmas, and she loves it. It is very easy to use, and the video quality is better than expected.
The biggest issue I had with this product is its video transfers to the computer. Since it says that it only works with Windows or a Mac, I tried using it with Windows 2000 Pro, and even though the videos were saved to the hard drive, I could not figure out how to view them. Windows Media Player said that they were playing, but all I saw was a black screen without any sound. When I tried hooking up the recorder with my computer running Ubuntu Linux, however, I was able to copy the videos to the hard drive easily and play them without having to use the camcorder's built-in Windows-only software. Ubuntu sees the camcorder as a camera and allows you to save the "camera files." The Totem video player in Ubuntu plays the videos without a hitch.
Even though the label says this device is Window-only, it isn't, and that's good!
Customer Review: I am CAMERA CHALLANGED but...
Summary: 5 Stars
even I can operate this. I am the pack horse that carries all of the junk (cameras,batteries,tripod,lenses, etc)in addition to my own purse. I am usually so loaded down, it is impossible to set stuff down in a safe place long enough to get a camera out of the bag. All this said, I always felt like the PRESS with all of the cumbersome equipment and it was just a hassle taking pictures. NOT ANYMORE. . .
I have been liberated. I can now fit this light weight, small video camera in my purse and I WILL ACTUALLY USE IT because...I CAN. I am not one to read directions either. It is so simple to use, I just played around with it for about 2 minutes and I was ready to go. The videos that came out of it were nice quality and can be replayed instantly. It is easy to connect to the computer and transfer the pictures. The only thing easier is having someone else take the pictures, but then I would miss out on the fun. Do yourself a favor and get the 60 minute one. You won't be disappointed!