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Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Orange) OLD MODEL by Flip Video
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Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Flip Video Model: F260N Color: Orange Product features: - Simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
- Holds 60 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 2GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
- Convenient USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy viewing and sharing
- Built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, upload to YouTube and AOL, and capture still photos from video
- Watch videos instantly on TV with included cable
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Orange) OLD MODELCustomer Review: How to make your own DVDs Summary: 5 Stars
This little product is terrific. It takes excellent video and is amazing in low light. Very simple to use. I have noticed that you have to pay attention and move the camera slowly when shooting video to avoid a shaky look on the playback.
The Flip Video connects to your computer via USB. The Flip Video software is in the device's memory and starts when you plug in the USB. (While you can transfer the software to your computer it will not work as it gives you a message that it can't detect the camera.) Once connected you can save the video (which is in avi format) to you computer. It is stored in a file that it creates called Flip Video Library. When you plug the Flip in for the first time it downloads a Codec to your computer that allows programs such as Windows Media Player to play avi files. The software will also allow you compress the video (which uses about 30 megs per minute of video shot) for emailing. You do not lose the original avi file by compressing, rather it creates a new file. It changes the format from avi to Windows media video format that any recipient can read. (If you sent the umcompressed avi file the recipient would need to have the codec for the avi file format. While this is freely available by doing a google search, many recipients won't know this). The software also allows you to create jpg photos by clicking on a radio button called "Snap" while watching the video. The software does other stuff as well that I have not played around with.
As to making DVD from your video, Flip has a deal with CVS, Rite Aid and others that allows you to take the Flip to the store upload the video and for $13.00 get a DVD. Too much $$. Here are the alternatives: First you can plug you Flip into your TV via the standard composite video (yellow, red, white) cable it comes with and play it back on your TV and record to you DVD recorder or VCR. However this will show a count down timer in the top corner of your video. Another method that I recommend is the freeware program called DVD Flick. Fairly simple to use for anyone with some computer literacy. It creates DVDs from avi files.
I have a standard camcorder that I never have when I want it because it is too big to lug around all the time. This is small enough to carry around without any problem. Remember on vacation once you have shot the 30 or 60 minutes (depending the model you buy) you need to off load the video to a computer or delete what you've shot. This device would be perfect if there was a simple device that allowed you to off load the video to a flash drive directly.
Description of Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Orange) OLD MODELThe Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder is a revolutionary new way to shoot and share videos. Its portable, simple-to-use design makes it incredibly easy to create high quality home movies. The camcorder's built-in software provides a convenient, seamless way to save and share memories: email videos, make custom movies, capture still photos from video clips, and upload videos directly to popular video-sharing sites, including AOL Video and YouTube. Flip Video Ultra is the ideal, affordable choice for capturing everyday moments that happen anywhere, and sharing them with family and friends everywhere. This next-generation version of the original Flip Video line features a new sleeker design, premium no-glare LCD screen, and improved video and audio quality. Flip Video Ultra comes with a TV connector cable, wrist strap, soft carrying case, two AA batteries, and a quick start guide. Specs: Flip Video Ultra incorporates 2GB of built-in flash memory which holds up to 60 minutes of 30-frame per second full VGA-quality MPEG-4 video. Compatible with Windows XP SP2 and Vista; Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 or later. Computer connection via integrated USB Port.
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