Flip UltraHD Camcorder Review
My wife always asks me why we never take any video of our kids? I decided to give video a try. My review is quick and to the point.
I always check product ranking and reviews on Amazon. I decided to give the Flip UltraHD Camcorder a try as the price is right of under $200, 120 minutes of 720p HD video and the compact size.
Talk about a easy to use interface with just one single button for start/stop. Software that is included is also simple to use. I was shooting video in 5 minutes.
Top 3 features I liked right out of the box:
- One touch recording. Huge red button in the back.
- 2 inch anti-glare LCD screen is fantastic
- Very quick from powering on to recording time.
Top 3 things that bugged me about it:
- Flip out USB plug. Kind of an after thought and cumbersome to plug in. I have my PC on the floor and plugging in the USB cord means having to leave the Flip on its back. I kept thinking its going to fall or worse scratch the screen or lens.
- No cover for the lens. I must be crazy because I am always imagining that I will scratch the lens. Manufactures, please put covers on all photo/video equipment with a lens.
- I carried my point and shoot Panasonic LX3 (my review) and Flip….. Flip Ultra is just a bit too bulky and with a photo camera….. Cant see me carrying both.
I would buy the Flip UltraHD again. It shoots great video and it is very simple to use, easy to download and create movies at home. As anyone who shoots video understands that its tough to shoot 120 minutes even when on vacation 2 hours is more then enough. Also, it performs well in low light conditions.
Photo taken with my old Nikon D60 at the San Diego flower fields……
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Okay, after this review I think I’ll pull the trigger. I’ve been wavering over this gadget for awhile. Looks like a weekend purchase. Thanks for spending my money for me. LOL
Great review Sergey!
Anytime. Thanks for stopping by. If you end up buying let me know how you like it or review it on your blog. Luckily, its cheaper now then when I bought it. I paid $180 and now its $155 at Amazon – its a bargain + a no brainier to use. I would just add to by rechargeable batteries as its not comfortable to charge through USB and much simpler to use a charger.