Flip Video Camcorder

LI E90 · 07-26-2010, 03:15 PM

With the baby on the way, I wanted to get a small cheap video camera, so I can send quick and easy videos to the grandparents

anyone have experience with the Flip series?

MCMLXXXIX · 07-26-2010, 04:10 PM

no, but I plan to get one. from what Ive seen, they are amazing and easy to use. the quality is GREAT and the pocket size helps a lot!

Kroy · 07-26-2010, 04:21 PM

My friend has one. It's small, cheap and easy to use. Only 2 gripes about it. Not enough zoom and it's inability to take still shots. As long as you can work past not being able to take regular still pictures, I think it's a good buy.

Joonsup · 07-26-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LI E90

With the baby on the way, I wanted to get a small cheap video camera, so I can send quick and easy videos to the grandparents

anyone have experience with the Flip series?

my coworker is selling his if you're interested. he has the flip mino HD that records 2hrs. I have the flip ultra hd and i love it. My coworker got the iphone 4 so he's trying to sell his flip. I believe he's selling it for 140? He only has about 5 minutes of recording on it so it's practically brand new.

Not sure how much they go for new but if you're looking for a used one, 140 is a pretty good deal imo. PM me if you want more info.

He has the brushed metal one

http://store.theflip.com/en-us/products/MinoHD120.aspx

Tondtar · 07-26-2010, 07:47 PM

I have been using the regular version of Flip for a few years. Still my favorite. Great and easy to use and picture quality is decent.

I thought about buying the HD version before reading reviews on Kodak Zi8. So I decided to buy that one instead. I regret the decision. It's not that good, ergonomically designed or intuitive. Picture quality although HD, is quite jittery and lifeless compared to Flip.

http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsu...ctID.156585800

I am thinking of getting a Flip HD but like to try it first before dishing out another two Benji's. I do recommend their products based on my previous experience.

M3 Princess · 07-26-2010, 11:38 PM

i have one, its really easy to use and quality is decent. i almost always have it with me because i record a lot of random things and love making videos
since its HD you might have to limit the time you record to like under a couple minutes if youre going to email it to the grandparents because the file can get pretty big

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LI E90 Colonel 130 Rep 2,086 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	Flip Video Camcorder With the baby on the way, I wanted to get a small cheap video camera, so I can send quick and easy videos to the grandparents anyone have experience with the Flip series? __________________ 2013 MB C300 4matic 2014 Ford Explorer Ltd 1973 Jeep Commando
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MCMLXXXIX wat 235 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	no, but I plan to get one. from what Ive seen, they are amazing and easy to use. the quality is GREAT and the pocket size helps a lot! __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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Kroy Brigadier General 173 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	My friend has one. It's small, cheap and easy to use. Only 2 gripes about it. Not enough zoom and it's inability to take still shots. As long as you can work past not being able to take regular still pictures, I think it's a good buy.
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Tondtar 12 yr old Juvie 1076 Rep 881 Posts Drives: His Mom Crazy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Lay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 (RIP in 2011) ... [0.00]	I have been using the regular version of Flip for a few years. Still my favorite. Great and easy to use and picture quality is decent. I thought about buying the HD version before reading reviews on Kodak Zi8. So I decided to buy that one instead. I regret the decision. It's not that good, ergonomically designed or intuitive. Picture quality although HD, is quite jittery and lifeless compared to Flip. http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsu...ctID.156585800 I am thinking of getting a Flip HD but like to try it first before dishing out another two Benji's. I do recommend their products based on my previous experience.
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M3 Princess Registered 4 Rep 1 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	i have one, its really easy to use and quality is decent. i almost always have it with me because i record a lot of random things and love making videos since its HD you might have to limit the time you record to like under a couple minutes if youre going to email it to the grandparents because the file can get pretty big __________________ JASMINE, The official M3 Princess. 2005 Alpine White Cinnamon M3 Manual 2006 Silver Grey Metallic ZCP M3 Manual
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