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Scribble

Since 18 Nov 2005
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PostFri Dec 18, 09 11:15 am    OT pocket camcorder Reply with quote

Have any of you guys ever used one of these Flip camcorders? Curious if this is worth it for having a video camera that fits in my pocket.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830246017

I'm not looking for making kiteboarding vids or anything. I just want to film my son being a badass and send it to my mom occasionally.

And who knows maybe I'll go sit in the car at the airport and watch some meth head get his ass kicked by Tony and Gman and put that shit on Youtube.

Andy

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stringy

Since 23 Jun 2006
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PostFri Dec 18, 09 3:05 pm     Reply with quote

The flip looks like a simple camera with a simple upload. If you intend to just capture your kid, then this will be great. It will def pay for itself with making gramma happy. a great way to capture and keep the memories. sure the quality is only 640 x 480 (perfect for youtube), but as your kid grows, so will your camera skills. within time, you'll want to upgrade to a better product, but will have some skills you've learned from using this camera. I say do it for gramma.
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krazedkiter

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PostSat Dec 19, 09 2:42 pm     Reply with quote

Hey,

I tried both the Flip HD and the new Sanyo Xacti CA9 waterproof HD. The Flip is very simple and no bells and whistles. The Xacti is waterproof to 6 feet and has lots more bells and whistles. I have the Xacti.

WHat it comes down to is this. It doesnt mater if its HD, the video quality is not that great. It is in You Tube vision with the lower resolution. But try and make a DVD and watch full screen and it is very grainy. The less light, the more grain. Its a good pocket cam to have to capture those occasional momnets but not for your long term quality treasure chest of videos.

Each one can post directly to the web for imeediate publishing which is convenient.

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