Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation, 2 Hours (Brushed Metal)
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Details
- Captures 120 minutes of knockout HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no additional memory needed
- All-new MinoHD is the set's sleekest HD camcorder
- Handy flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software
Description
With the all-new Flip MinoHD, it-Feets now even easier to apprehend incredible HD video and share it with the world. MinoHD features 120 minutes of diary time, so you-Feetll never have to miss another minute. A super-slim, keep-sized design means you can take your MinoHD with you everywhere you go. And a large, 2-Inch opposed to-glare display lets you enjoy your videos directly on your camcorder. With the addition of, MinoHD comes pre-loaded with FlipShare software, which makes it easy to form, create and share your videos.Customer Reviews
Chaste but there is one (sorta random thing) you should knowLike the camera but if you stand in want to burn videos to a dvd to specifically play in a dvd player you need the software to do (proselyte) it.
I was pretty disappointed that flip didn't include it - I think they should have provided something that would have inundated that base. I don't think it is too much to ask.
Still an engineering gape at - and very handy
Flip created the "minute camcorder" concept. Despite being acquired by Cisco, Flip has continued to innovate. From the angle of someone who appreciates technology and good engineering, the Flip MinoHD is impressive. In a very small containerize, you can get not quite two hours of good 720p HD video with pretty good audio.
The key article is to remember that the Flip MinoHD is not a replacement for a full sized camcorder. It has many limitations that its much bigger brothers don't have, which I'll thrash out later on.
For convenience the Flip MinoHD is hard to beat. Press one easy to right of entry by intent (but difficult by accident) button to turn the unit on and another knob, this time a big red one, to start recording. When that action breaks in front of you, whether it's your kid doing something adroit or a demonstrator getting beat up, you're ready to go in an instant. Getting the Plop down into action is a lot faster than the process you have to go through with some point and shoot cameras, stall phones, smartphones and even many camcorders.
The 2" TFT LCD viewfinder is adequate for the object and the unit is wonderfully small: just about 2 x 4 inches and weighing 4 ounces. The f2.4 lens is sheltered by a what appears to be a glass cover and the unit could be carried in a pocket, though a flat case would be better. The viewfinder, by the way, is very usable in bright daylight.
The airfield of view I would estimate to be about the equivalent of a 35mm or perhaps slightly longer lens on a 35mm camera. For me, that is too hairbreadth. I would personally prefer a wider field of view. Most of my video is shot from within reach, across a table and such. But I have yet to find a camera in this class with a wider lens. Minimum well- is 0.8 meters, about 2 feet 7 inches, which is good. The 2x digital zoom basically degrade the image, which is true of all digital zooms.
The 720p out is certainly outstanding and blow-you-away good. I output it through a mini-HDMI radiogram (not supplied with unit) and it literally took my breath away. Footage of a myself shot under indoor lighting was well balanced in terms of color and acid as a tack.
The unit turns on with a side switch which, as I said, is difficult to trigger by disaster. A large red mechanical button starts and stops recording, while six capacitive buttons touch playback, delete, zoom, navigation and volume functions. The capacitive buttons are about typical in terms of sensitivity.
Recorded audio using the "built-in astray-range stereo microphone" is surprisingly good. The built-in rabble-rouser is adequate for reviewing playback on the camera.
Charging is handled by a flip-up USB connector which is actuated by a skim switch on the side. Recharging with USB takes about 3 hours. I personally prefer to use a benchmark USB extension cable, so the unit is not hanging in mid-air from the built-in connector. Such a hawser also allows you to use a standard 5v AC adapter. The battery will hold a full charge for several weeks.
When you first fuse the Flip MinoHD to your computer, you have the option to download the FlipShare software from the camera to your computer. This applicartion provides you mere download capabilities, basic editing functions and the ability to dole out the video on major social networks. Like most such software, it is somewhat basic, though usable.
The internal Lithium battery is allegedly capable of powering the camera for two hours. I'd strongly hint at that you plan on something more on the order of 90 minutes to avoid disappointment. Collecting that much video of an affair is unusual, so 90 minutes or somewhat more is probably going to be enough.
In a clique of point and shoot cameras, smartphones and small camcorders qualified of HD video, does the Flip still have a place? Yes. As a single purpose tool, it is much faster to deploy than any of the alternatives, is smaller than most and produces outstandingly beneficial video.
Does it have failings? Of course. Low-light performance, as you might - and should - expect is not very documentation. The digital zoom is smooth, but like all digital zoom effects, degrades the figure. Other than those two factors, which would be common to any device like this, the Flip MinoHD is simply outstanding.
Jerry
Very comfortably, high quality, works/feels good.
This is an select product for what it is, and definitely could replace a larger/bulkier traditional cam-corder for many population.
I think perhaps it's greatest value would be as a first video camera for someone who is less tech-savvy and doesn't shortage to have to learn a lot of complicated video editing software in order to be able to do anything with the effect.
Power users though will probably find this device redundant as they may already have comparable features and grandeur in video recording with a smartphone, etc. I can't see any reason to have one of these and an iPhone 4 or current Android-based phone for eg.
But in terms of features, quality, ease of use, the Flip MinoHD is a very nice and satisfying itsy-bitsy device that I've had a lot of fun playing with, and I can say that if this is the type of device you're looking for, then you won't be disappointed at all.
Where intelligibility and high quality come together!
The Commendable:
*Small in size, but powerful in HD-quality videos.
*Easy to give videos to computer
*East to charge
*Stylish
*Simple Operation
The Bad:
*Mobile duration could've been better
*Not many options beside simple zoom
The Bottom Line:
Now you can have the power to unofficially HD-videos from the recorder that will fit even in your tightest skinny pocket. And because this little guy(or broad...whichever one you choose) only weight about 4 ounces, it will not slow you down. If you know somebody that wishes a recorder that is simple to use, you cannot go wrong with this one. Transferring videos to your computer cannot be easier with a concealed USB-port on top. HD quality is superb. The only thing to nit-pick here would be the batter power. It seems that every however the 2-hours are used up, you will have to recharge it again. Speaking of recharging, it is also easy and is done through the built-in USB haven. For those of us who like to keep it simple and still want the quality, this is the choice for us!
Superlative for those family home videos!
Before it you wanted to take videos of your dearest is required getting a large video camera, a separate bag for it, and then of course lugging it around all the outmoded and not forgetting it so you can get those candid shot. Now with the FlipHD you can always get those memories on video whenever you want. The grade is simply amazing compared to other competitors on the market. The microphone produces glaring sound quality, and you rarely need to charge it. If there is one product you yen to have to keep your memories intact the FlipHD is the one to have!
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Doing Europe in 50s the craze, but with 2009 gearFlip MinoHD camcorder: Small, easy, 720p video recording. What's not to love? And when the element is full, I can dump the videos to the Samsung Q1.
