It’s the Camcorder, Uncomplicated
The Flip Ultra camcorder makes it simpler than ever to shoot and share video. Ultra features Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity: just power on and press record to start capturing high-quality video in seconds.Ultra-Spontaneous, Ultra-Fun
With 120 minutes of record time, you’ll never miss another minute again. And because it’s super-portable, Ultra lets you capture spontaneous video anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s a busy evening at your kids’ soccer match; a weekend camping trip; or simply an unplanned, everyday event, your Ultra will let you capture the moment. So you never have to say, "You should have been there." Incredible Quality
While it may be small, Flip Ultra packs a huge punch. Ultra produces video that rivals that of far more expensive camcorders. Its 4 GB of built-in memory lets you capture 120 minutes of crystal-clear video, even in low-light situations. Premier AAC audio compression means your videos will sound crisper than ever, too. The included connector cable makes it incredibly simple to watch your videos on your TV. Pre-Installed FlipShare Software
Ultra comes equipped with FlipShare, Flip Video’s video-sharing solution. FlipShare launches instantly the first time you connect to your computer. Featuring an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that’s as simple to use as the camcorder itself, FlipShare lets you: Save and Organize: Watch your videos on your computer whenever you want, and make your own folders to organize your videos, or simply use the automatic date-stamp system.
Publish Online: Upload your videos instantly to YouTube, MySpace, and many other websites, all with the click of a button. It’s never been this simple to share your videos online!
Email Videos: Send your videos privately, and select from a wide assortment of included greeting cards to personalize your me
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 Brilliant, Compact Camcorder |
| Review Date: May 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Laura I, Fairchild AFB, WA |
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R36XMSX3O7L286 I've made a video review, using the Flip Ultra Camcorder, so that you can see the audio/video quality (Keep in mind I had to compress the video a small bit for Amazon), and I also show how to use the camcorder.
In my opinion, this is an brilliant camcorder for a novice, or someone who just wants an simple to use camcorder that is small and compact. I personally don't need more than 2 hours recording time and it's wonderful not having to buy tapes.
The price is really less than many digital cameras. I've wanted to own a camcorder for a long time, and the Flip Ultra has finally met my standards for: quality, value, and ease of use. |
The simplest video camcorder you'll ever own
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| Review Date: June 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: digerati, San Francisco, CA United States |
| Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3TMDUW1IZVQYN Showing the 2nd generation Flip in action: using the Flip and what's in the box, some video samples, and a quick movie editing example using the Windows version of the Flip software. |
Capture and Playback at Will, Easily...
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| Review Date: May 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Natarajan Krishnamurthy, |
This camcorder came with dead batteries. After several failed attempts to start it, popped in new batteries and it finally started.
First of all this camcorder cannot replace your regular video camera. It has limitations in terms of zoom and picture quality in low light.
I like this camcorder. I gave it 5 stars, because it takes "Simple" to a whole new level
-You do not have to worry about any flash card (the format, the capacity, the ridiculous high price) or tape or CD. It stores video and sound in its internal memory.
-You do not have to worry about carrying a USB cord because it has an inbuilt USB arm that pops out.
-You do not have to worry about carrying a software CD. The software is built into the camcorder and loads it when you connect it to your computer.
-You do not have to worry about recharging batteries because it runs on easily available 2 AA batteries (but you can buy a rechargeable battery pack for a price from the Flip store).
-You do not have to worry about carrying an extra bag for a video camera. This camcorder easily fits into a purse or trouser pocket.
-You do not have to worry about your camcorder taking its own sweet time to start up. This starts in a jiffy and you are ready to go.
You are ready to capture and playback video at will, easily...
Construction:
Body is made of plastic like material. It looks excellent and feels quite light when you hold it. Battery cover is located just below the lens and feels delicate. The attached USB arm, I feel, is not a excellent design. Even though it is light, I provide support to the camcorder when it is attached to the USB port of my laptop. So if you have to connect it to a Desktop, it might hang awkwardly from the USB port (I let it hang from my laptop USB port for about 5 minutes, it did not look it was in any danger of breaking off).....You can buy a USB connector from the Flip store at, of course, a price. The screen is very clear to see what is being captured or to watch your video played back.
Operation:
It is extremely simple to operate and has very few buttons. You start recording and playback videos right out of the box. Nothing to load, rewind, quick forward. If at all you need to go through the instruction manual, you can cover it in about 15 minutes.
Picture Quality:
Under bright conditions and out in the open the picture quality is brilliant. The picture is sharp and the colors, right and gorgeous. Under well lit conditions inside, the picture again is brilliant. But under low light conditions it is grainy. Since it has very limited zoom, you need to go closer to the subject to get a excellent close up.
Sound Quality:
The sound quality is brilliant. It is sharp and clear
Software:
Self installing software installed without any problems on my Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit system. Again it is simple to use and make movies with your videos. You can also capture snapshots from your videos through the software. This is fantastic because now I do not have to switch from video capture to still photo capture and then back again.
This camcorder is a well thought out quality product.....
Finally...
I called Amazon for a price adjustment for this camcorder (I paid $149.99 and the price fell by $15.00 three days after I received the camcorder). I was informed that the price adjustment policy has been canceled...bummer...But the customer service guy was okay about returning the item and buying at the new lower price. Huh???
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Simple and Brilliant
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| Review Date: September 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: E-Cowboy, |
If you've done any camcorder shopping at all, it doesn't take long to realize that we've got a problem with function/feature overload. You could pick camcorder A with night vision, steady hand, and sepia filming capabilities...or you could pick camcorder B with the touch screen, HD video quality, and 50 other functions that you'd never use... The list, as you no doubt have learned, goes on and on.
This is why I Like my Flip. Within 2 minutes of opening the box, it was on and ready to start recording. Within those same two minutes, I'd read the instructions on how to record, playback, and download the videos onto my computer. In my opinion, this is brilliant technology - it's small, convenient, and incredibly simple. Still want high-quality videos, not to worry, this puppy can capture 'em.
If you're an aspiring filmmaker with a commitment to the best of the best of the best...the Flip's probably not the best choice for you. But if you're like the vast majority of people who just want a quality camcorder (and be honest, even though they sound cool, you won't use a quarter of those features on the $400+ camcorders) that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, buy the Flip. It's incredible. |
Smart changes to an already outstanding product.
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| Review Date: June 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: W. C. Bryant, Columbus, OH USA |
I bought family members first generation Flips some time ago, and they were so impressed by their simplicity and convenience that I had to get one for myself. I justified it by explaining to my wife that it would make Amazon reviews so much simpler (I haven't once used it in that way), but really I saw it as a new toy. Sometimes less is more, and that certainly seems to hold right in the camcorder world -- at least as far as the Flip is concerned. While there are certainly larger, better, and far more professional solutions about, the real value to the Flip is that it can go with you anywhere, and you can forget all about it until a shooting situation comes up. We've used ours to record press conferences, and post the same online for others to see. We've made our own virtual tours of homes we were interested in. We sent it to Princeton for my grandfather's 65th reunion, so I could at least delight in the festivities from a distance. We've used it far more often than we ever imagined we really would, and it's proven to be as much a real tool as a novelty. That you can hand it to someone who has never seen it before, and instruction can be limited to "on/off here, start/stop recording there," means that it's near universally accessible, and fun even for those who might otherwise be somewhat technologically averse.
I grabbed the 2d gen Ultra because I wanted the additional storage space. What I didn't expect was to delight in a larger view screen, a better (by my eye) on/off toggle (a simple push button, rather than a slide), higher quality audio, and a number of functional enhancements on the software side, such as mass delete with confirm.
Curiously, I no longer seem to be able to just pull the .avi files from the Flip into the Movie Maker software that comes bundled with Windows Vista, but I'm not prepared to really complain about that fact, as it may be as simple as saving them in another format before pulling them in. If someone else has a meaningful solution here, I'd like to hear it.
That aside, I'd be hard pressed to come up with a single complaint about this generation of the Flip. Unlike hauling around a 'real' camera or camcorder, you can toss this one in your pocket and forget all about it until you need or want it. You can teach others to use it in under 30 seconds. Uploading to services like Youtube is simple even for those who have never done it before, with or without the software bundled in the camera itself. I couldn't be more pleased that I took the leap from the basic first generation to the Ultra 2nd. |
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