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Chamberlain (Palo Alto, CA) gives the Flip Ultra HD camcorder 5.0 out of 5 stars
So when I was 17 (and convinced that I would someday be famous) I really wanted a video camcorder to try my hand at making movies, or to film myself to see whether I had what it took to be a TV reporter, but never could justifying spending $500+ on one. Over the years I moved onto other tech cravings and ambitions. Then last year a friend showed me the Flip Mino – and I had to have one. It was super easy to use and fun, and I started getting great videos of my own kids – and captured moments that otherwise would have been fleeting, including my youngest child’s first steps. I wish this had been around when I was a kid. Anyway, the Mino is great, but it’s tiny tiny tiny. That’s convenient when it comes to having a camcorder on you at all times, or when trying to get into events that prohibit cameras, and the screen is really small. So I just picked up this new Flip – the Ultra HD. The screen is wonderfully large. It comes with a rechargeable AA battery back, which works through the USB, but it looks like you can throw in regular AA batteries in a pinch. Sound quality is great, video seems even better than the Mino. Only drawback with both the Mino and Ultra is you have to keep your hand steady when filming – but I find that easier to do with the Ultra than the Mino. Also, it’s not ideal for filming kids’ concerts, because the zoom is only 2x. But for capturing otherwise fleeting moments in great quality, the Ultra HD is now my standby. The software that comes with it makes it easy to email videos to family and friends, or to upload a video to Flickr or wherever. Bottom line is I’ve been carrying this thing around nonstop since I got it. Hasn’t made me famous yet, but I love my Ultra.
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T. McRae (RAF Lakenheath, UK) gives the Flip Ultra HD camcorder 5.0 out of 5 stars
I have had this little camcorder for a few months now and I am a very satisfied customer. At one point my camera would not turn on or charge when I plugged it into the computer. I did some research online and discovered that I just had to pull off the cover and push one of those tiny reset buttons with a paperclip and it came right back to life.
I am a military mom of three and we have always lived far away from family. Being able to share short videos of important and entertaining family moments has added a more fun and meaningful element to the online updates and photo sharing I was previously doing. Now that my whole family is on Facebook, I can upload clips within seconds and my whole family can watch. I wish I had purchased this camcorder sooner. I agonized over this purchase because I get bogged down sometimes when I have too many options and a lot of technical details to consider. Another factor that delayed my purchase was the price. We don’t have a lot of disposable income so I was hesitant to spend so much on one gadget. I’m so glad I finally took the plunge and just bought this reputable version because I instinctively knew I would use it a lot and would not be bothered by any small glitches because I am too much of an amateur to notice. This camcorder is great quality and has a lot of value for money.
I recommend this product for all parents so that they can record and share milestone moments. It is dummy proof and can serve as a portable backup for those who also have larger, wizbang cameras. My children love watching footage of themselves so I wish this had been available when they were babies. This camera is so simple that my children use it more than I do to record their little video game victories and upload the footage to Youtube. If you think you will probably use a camcorder like this but you are having a hard time deciding on this purchase, just do it! You will not regret it.
