Pure Digital Flip Video Mino Camcorder - White
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Yes we took our Mino (get it?) fishing! And it was great! It even captured our nephew catching the fish while my husband did the rowing! Frankly the Mino was the catch of the day however! The Mino is nicely designed and really easy to work with. You can upload videos to YouTube, and email as well to your family and friends! It takes about a second to figure out how! You get 60 minutes to work with, in video time, and that is what we used to get with our other, larger and heavier Flip. This is much better designed, and light to carry. It is a lot of fun to use!
So take your Mino fishing, or out to the ball game (maybe your kids play?) or just about anwhere you can think of, because this is a gadget which is easy to love and totally cool. Suggestion: makes a great gift! Because who doesn't need to keep memories close at hand?
You can, with your Mino!
So take your Mino fishing, or out to the ball game (maybe your kids play?) or just about anwhere you can think of, because this is a gadget which is easy to love and totally cool. Suggestion: makes a great gift! Because who doesn't need to keep memories close at hand?
You can, with your Mino!
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Reviewing products like this is out of the norm for me but I felt I should make an exception for this one as I felt it was incredible. I received the camera and used it in my film class in college for short ideas which I would be able to expand upon later and run through at a more convenient time. This became very helpful in that scenario.
Also on a recent trip to a concert where I saw Bob Dylan I whipped this bad boy out to record a little bit and the sound quality later was great, and the visual was amazing.
For quick convenient situations as such the Flip Video Mino is very nice. It holds up to 60 minutes in the camera, though you can add the video to your computer and keep them forever while keeping free space on your camera. It comes with directions, a USB port, cables for your television, a safety pouch and strap for carrying. This is a very convenient camera, and a very high quality one at that.
Reviewing products like this is out of the norm for me but I felt I should make an exception for this one as I felt it was incredible. I received the camera and used it in my film class in college for short ideas which I would be able to expand upon later and run through at a more convenient time. This became very helpful in that scenario.
Also on a recent trip to a concert where I saw Bob Dylan I whipped this bad boy out to record a little bit and the sound quality later was great, and the visual was amazing.
For quick convenient situations as such the Flip Video Mino is very nice. It holds up to 60 minutes in the camera, though you can add the video to your computer and keep them forever while keeping free space on your camera. It comes with directions, a USB port, cables for your television, a safety pouch and strap for carrying. This is a very convenient camera, and a very high quality one at that.
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When I first opened the box, I thought "Oh, how pretty." The presentation of the Flip Video Mino is probably equal to that of the iPhone. My next thought was that this would be a fantastic gift for a lot of occasions-- graduation, a new baby, any birthday after about 10 would all go better if the honoree had a Flip.
It is fantasically easy to operate. The buttons are intuitive. The usb recharging connector built right into the top of the camera-- all of this is just too clever.
Sorry to be squeeing, but I had rolled my eyes when I first heard about the iPod of camcorders, but once I held it and tried it, I decided I was wrong to be skeptical. This is an idea that is bound to appeal to all ages and user levels.
It is fantasically easy to operate. The buttons are intuitive. The usb recharging connector built right into the top of the camera-- all of this is just too clever.
Sorry to be squeeing, but I had rolled my eyes when I first heard about the iPod of camcorders, but once I held it and tried it, I decided I was wrong to be skeptical. This is an idea that is bound to appeal to all ages and user levels.
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I received this item as a gift. I have always been put-off by flash-based video recorders because typically the quality of the video is poor. After using this device for about a day or so, I'd have to say this is probably the best mini video recorder I have ever used.
The video quality is excellent. The device records videos in a divx format, so it is capable of squeezing excellent video quality out of the relatively small built-in 2 GB memory. The colors are vibrant, lines are sharp, and detail is excellent. Even in lower-light, indoor situations, this recorder is capable of showing a lot of detail. In extremely low-light situations, however, you won't get much of a picture, and there is no light. Even my cell phone has a small LED light that can be used in low-light situations, so the absence of such a feature on this recorder is noticeable. Don't expect to use it in the dark. You also can't flip the camera around and record yourself without guessing.
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The video quality is excellent. The device records videos in a divx format, so it is capable of squeezing excellent video quality out of the relatively small built-in 2 GB memory. The colors are vibrant, lines are sharp, and detail is excellent. Even in lower-light, indoor situations, this recorder is capable of showing a lot of detail. In extremely low-light situations, however, you won't get much of a picture, and there is no light. Even my cell phone has a small LED light that can be used in low-light situations, so the absence of such a feature on this recorder is noticeable. Don't expect to use it in the dark. You also can't flip the camera around and record yourself without guessing.
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I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere and I thought it was important for Mac users to be filled in on the following....
1. The software that comes with the Flip Video Mino does NOT allow you to stitch multiple clips together to make one movie. Only Windows users can do this.
2. I was able to get the Flip Video Mino AVI videos to play in iMovie '08, but not export. When you export the video you get a blank screen with only audio. I had better luck exporting the video from Final Cut Pro.
3. In case you are interested, the codec that Flip Video Mino uses is the 3ivx codec.
There are workarounds for the above issues, but it would have been nice if there was a way to combine clips into one movie right out of the box. Hopefully this will be possible in the future with a software update.
Other then those concerns, its a great product so far and the video quality from the raw AVI file is really impressive.
I found a site called motionbox that will let you upload the raw AVI files that the
1. The software that comes with the Flip Video Mino does NOT allow you to stitch multiple clips together to make one movie. Only Windows users can do this.
2. I was able to get the Flip Video Mino AVI videos to play in iMovie '08, but not export. When you export the video you get a blank screen with only audio. I had better luck exporting the video from Final Cut Pro.
3. In case you are interested, the codec that Flip Video Mino uses is the 3ivx codec.
There are workarounds for the above issues, but it would have been nice if there was a way to combine clips into one movie right out of the box. Hopefully this will be possible in the future with a software update.
Other then those concerns, its a great product so far and the video quality from the raw AVI file is really impressive.
I found a site called motionbox that will let you upload the raw AVI files that the
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Flip Video Mino Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black)
I ordered the Flip Mino to make simple videos to quick load to YouTube for Seo purposes..... I love it. I got the camera on Sunday after ordering on Friday plugged it in and put it on the tripod they sent me.
Set to record some website reviews and I was done. The software worked flawless and it uploaded my video segments to youtube and this was awesome. I can now make 10 videos a day for marketing segments and load to my YouTube account and have a time saving method for loading Seo ideos.... The Flip is awesome see my Youtube channel for results
http://www.youtube.com/wholesalerwholesaler thanks Flip crew
I ordered the Flip Mino to make simple videos to quick load to YouTube for Seo purposes..... I love it. I got the camera on Sunday after ordering on Friday plugged it in and put it on the tripod they sent me.
Set to record some website reviews and I was done. The software worked flawless and it uploaded my video segments to youtube and this was awesome. I can now make 10 videos a day for marketing segments and load to my YouTube account and have a time saving method for loading Seo ideos.... The Flip is awesome see my Youtube channel for results
http://www.youtube.com/wholesalerwholesaler thanks Flip crew
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I am a new mom and I keep a blog for my son that my family members all around the country check on. It's our way of staying close even when we are on the west coast and most of the family is on the east coast.
I looked and looked for a simple, straightforward camcorder type item that would work seamlessly with my computer so that I could easily upload video onto the blog. After hours reading Consumer Reports and visiting annoying stores like Circuit City, my friend and fellow Mom/blogger told me about the Clip camera. It is EXACTLY what I was looking for and cheaper than all the camcorders I had been researching!
What I like most is the following: (1) small size (fits in diaper bag), (2) incredibly easy interface for video upload and editing, perfect for technophobes like me, (3) seems to work nicely without installing all kinds of annoying software on my computer (which can't accept any more software because it is full of photos and video files!) It also charges via its connection
I looked and looked for a simple, straightforward camcorder type item that would work seamlessly with my computer so that I could easily upload video onto the blog. After hours reading Consumer Reports and visiting annoying stores like Circuit City, my friend and fellow Mom/blogger told me about the Clip camera. It is EXACTLY what I was looking for and cheaper than all the camcorders I had been researching!
What I like most is the following: (1) small size (fits in diaper bag), (2) incredibly easy interface for video upload and editing, perfect for technophobes like me, (3) seems to work nicely without installing all kinds of annoying software on my computer (which can't accept any more software because it is full of photos and video files!) It also charges via its connection
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Summary:
Love the convenience, form-factor, and results. The price is a bargain for this much capability.
Pros:
*Small enough to go everywhere you go.
*One thumb runs the whole thing.
*Lighted touch sensitive buttons guide you through steps.
*Very usable video quality.
*Drop dead simple Windows integration.
*Speaks native YouTube.
*Survives routine drops, coffee splashes, UPS crushers, and overstuffed computer bags.
*Lickable packaging with all the interconnect you need.
*Storage pouch doubles as lens cleaner.
Cons:
*More fingerprints than a crime scene.
*Mac installation not as slick as Windoze.
*Sound ease-of-use trumps quality (tech note: needs a better compressor/limiter).
*No SD slot (just like an iPod).
Love the convenience, form-factor, and results. The price is a bargain for this much capability.
Pros:
*Small enough to go everywhere you go.
*One thumb runs the whole thing.
*Lighted touch sensitive buttons guide you through steps.
*Very usable video quality.
*Drop dead simple Windows integration.
*Speaks native YouTube.
*Survives routine drops, coffee splashes, UPS crushers, and overstuffed computer bags.
*Lickable packaging with all the interconnect you need.
*Storage pouch doubles as lens cleaner.
Cons:
*More fingerprints than a crime scene.
*Mac installation not as slick as Windoze.
*Sound ease-of-use trumps quality (tech note: needs a better compressor/limiter).
*No SD slot (just like an iPod).
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The Flip Mino is brilliantly simple. I've had a couple of camcorders which are big, complicated, fragile, and eventually break. The Mino is small, simple, sturdy with no moving parts. If you're looking for something easy to use to take high quality home videos, you've found it.
It recharges over the USB connector when you plug it into your Mac/PC. It seems to have way more charge than needed to take 60 minutes of video, so it might just end up being fully charged all the time (unlike my camcorders which were never ready to go). And I prefer the rechargeable over replaceable batteries that just end up in landfills.
The video quality of the compression software was also good, though the compressor itself took a long time. In all fairness, this is probably because I have an old slow G4 Mac -- time to upgrade. And you can easily grab the raw .avi files right off of the camera if you want to work with uncompressed files.
It recharges over the USB connector when you plug it into your Mac/PC. It seems to have way more charge than needed to take 60 minutes of video, so it might just end up being fully charged all the time (unlike my camcorders which were never ready to go). And I prefer the rechargeable over replaceable batteries that just end up in landfills.
The video quality of the compression software was also good, though the compressor itself took a long time. In all fairness, this is probably because I have an old slow G4 Mac -- time to upgrade. And you can easily grab the raw .avi files right off of the camera if you want to work with uncompressed files.
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The easiest way to describe this is to call it the iPod of video cameras. It's got the same kind of slick, intuitive design that made the iPod such a success.
The user experience is so easy that even a child could do it: It arrived fully charged, so I just took it out of the box and pressed the red button to start recording. When I was done, I just plugged the USB connector at the top of the camera into my computer and it saved my videos for me. The USB connection also recharged the camera so that I could go out and shoot another round. The flip doesn't need cords, cables, CDs, instructions, or anything like that. It just works.
The video quality isn't HD, but it's not bad for a device that fits comfortably in a pocket. You shouldn't plan on shooting your feature-length masterpiece on this, but it's great for shooting casual Internet videos with friends or for remembering special moments.
The only complaint I have is that the touch-sensitive buttons can be a little too sensitive
The user experience is so easy that even a child could do it: It arrived fully charged, so I just took it out of the box and pressed the red button to start recording. When I was done, I just plugged the USB connector at the top of the camera into my computer and it saved my videos for me. The USB connection also recharged the camera so that I could go out and shoot another round. The flip doesn't need cords, cables, CDs, instructions, or anything like that. It just works.
The video quality isn't HD, but it's not bad for a device that fits comfortably in a pocket. You shouldn't plan on shooting your feature-length masterpiece on this, but it's great for shooting casual Internet videos with friends or for remembering special moments.
The only complaint I have is that the touch-sensitive buttons can be a little too sensitive
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The form factor on this product is great. Its noticeably smaller (in both the pocket and the hand) than its predecessor - the Flip Video Ultra Series, 60 min. And the Ultra was already compact to begin with! The sleek size was important to me because I just won't bring a camcorder out with me if it doesn't fit easily in my pocket. This device did just the trick. If you don't care about size (i.e., because you will just put it in your purse, etc) then I would suggest saving the money and getting the Ultra, which lists for about $50 or so less.
As far as I can tell, the video quality and functionality is about the same as the Ultra and they both have the 2GB of memory, similar 1.5" screen size, digital zoom etc. So the only reason in my mind to get this is for the size advantage. But for me, size does matter. When I think about how many moments passed by unrecorded simply because it was too cumbersome to take a camcorder along, it really makes me wish they made this Mino years ago!
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As far as I can tell, the video quality and functionality is about the same as the Ultra and they both have the 2GB of memory, similar 1.5" screen size, digital zoom etc. So the only reason in my mind to get this is for the size advantage. But for me, size does matter. When I think about how many moments passed by unrecorded simply because it was too cumbersome to take a camcorder along, it really makes me wish they made this Mino years ago!
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The Flip Mino is a great small camcorder for the price, mainly because of the form factor. It's a lot thinner and smaller than the Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (White), yet yields equal performance. The only negative is that it doesn't take AA batteries like the Flip Ultra because it's so thin. Instead, it has a non user replaceable built-in lithium ion battery like an iPod.
The Flip Mino does not neccessarily replace the Flip Ultra and the Flip Ultra is being sold side by side with the Flip Mino. And, the Flip Mino doesn't come in as many colors, only a black version and a white version.
I would say If you already have a Flip Ultra, you may not want or need to buy the Flip Mino (unless you really want the smaller form factor or you have money to burn) since it yields about the same video and audio quality. If you don't own a Flip video camera yet, the Flip Mino is probably the one to get unless you require AA batteries which admittedly is nice because they are readily
The Flip Mino does not neccessarily replace the Flip Ultra and the Flip Ultra is being sold side by side with the Flip Mino. And, the Flip Mino doesn't come in as many colors, only a black version and a white version.
I would say If you already have a Flip Ultra, you may not want or need to buy the Flip Mino (unless you really want the smaller form factor or you have money to burn) since it yields about the same video and audio quality. If you don't own a Flip video camera yet, the Flip Mino is probably the one to get unless you require AA batteries which admittedly is nice because they are readily
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