15 Jun 2011

Quality Underwater Camera snaps

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An underwater camera permits you to make high quality snap shots when in drinking water. These cameras are most suitable for consumers who take camera shots while in sea h2o diving. You may well be trying to find to take snaps of fish, coral rock, sea floor or any other goods underneath the drinking water. The underwater snaps are evolving into popular in photo sales and profits webpages and are fetching really good cash. You can also take apparent digital camera shots of swimmers or other water sports activities from beneath the water.

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underwater digital camera

The underwater digital camera use a remarkably refractive light to conquer the refraction that can make camera shots beneath h2o search blur. The light source is normally laser and it is capable to move into the water in a straight line not having getting obstructed by the h2o. The camera mechanism this includes the camera lens, shutter and interior areas are tightly locked in a water show system so as to enable taking of the shots.

The underwater camera can be put to use in plenty of locations, It can be made use of as a security camera for regions with a swimming pool or a drinking water mass within just a personal property. It is also applied to capture pictures in swimming levels of competition and in other water sports activities competitions. Modeling providers can also choose the cameras to get camera snaps from below water. The digital camera will probably also be attached onto a sports boat or a ship to consider snaps as the boat moves along the sea. For theme parks, underwater digital cameras are put into use to consider enjoyable snaps of park participants as they experience some of the thrilling underwater routines. Aside from these considerably more formal uses of the camera, you can also purchase a personalized digital camera to allow you seize pleasurable photos from underneath the h2o.

The underwater camera comes in a broad collection of method, seems to be and utilization. The substantial goal camera will have a amazing lights flash and a ultra powerful lens to capture photos plainly from a way. There are also panoramic cameras that seize a wider picture watch of the shot. You can also get a much less strong and low-budget but effective underwater camera for domestic use. The cameras arrive in a wide selection of colours style and design and looks. The slick small cameras glance especially classy and exquisite. They are nonetheless way more expensive than the larger types. The cameras are commonly picture by the same exact businesses that manufacture the normal cameras. You can for that reason go for a favourite brand name name or try out out some of the other highly regarded makes. You must yet be cautious not to shop for a small top notch less expensive brand name underwater digital camera that can get spoiled once only brief utilization.

Community stores will probably stock a picked vast array of Underwater Camera. Still, to get the widest variety, go for on the net dealers. Because of to great direct competitiveness, internet based dealers will also charge decrease price tags as when compared to the community solutions. Apart from this, getting over the internet also gives you the benefit of simple comparison of charges somewhere between the numerous digital camera vendors. Checking a variety of web based suppliers for cameras is so easy and hassle-free. You can also get to study evaluations of other clientele who have bought and are applying Underwater Digital camera.

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$69.99
Polaroid t1031 10.0 MP Digital Still Camera with 3.0 LCD Display

6 Responses to “Polaroid t1031 10.0 MP Digital Still Camera with 3.0 LCD Display”

  1. I just bought this camera, and from what I can tell so far it’s pretty good. Pros:

    1.) Takes really clear pictures

    2.) Nice BIG screen

    3.) comes in a cool color

    4.) Plays videos through windows media

    Cons:

    1.) So far the only thing which isn’t so bad is the shutter-lag. My old Kodak use to take super quick pics, this one is still fast, but not as fast as my old camera.

    In general, this is a good camera i would recommend.
    Rating: 4 / 5

  2. I bought this camera for my 14yr old daughter and had it shipped to California for her Christmas present. She loves it! It is easy to use and she likes the big LCD display. I liked the price because my daughter is known to lose things. But she likes it so much she hasn’t lost it yet. I would highly recommend it to someone who wants a small inexpensive easy to use Camera. I ordered the orange caselogic ultra compact case with storage and a sd card to make a total package and my daughter is in digital photo heaven! Plus KUDOs to Amazon, the items shipped quickly and without any errors and well before Christmas day… Loved the whole experience!
    Rating: 5 / 5

  3. Camera works well..nice big screen..much like most other cameras today..the only complaint I have is that there is no button for video..you have to go into the menu to switch to video mode. This isn’t convenient for a kid (although they are probably better at figuring these things out that adults), but it’s also just not convenient. Other than that, the camera is good, especially for the price.
    Rating: 4 / 5

  4. I read the review regarding a possible memory flaw, and purchased this camera anyway because I was hoping it was an anomaly. I didn’t add a memory card, because I was curious about the internal memory. After two photos, “Memory full” displays on the LCD. I received the camera today, and I am not prepared to give up on it yet, because of the price I paid ($[...] on amazon).

    I intend to try some experimenting with and without a memory card, and I’ll update my review…

    May 6, 2010 update:

    With my SanDisk 4GB SDHC Card, there don’t appear any memory issues at this point. So that’s a relief. I am not sure if it is reasonable to expect the internal memory to be better for this product. The user guide is very disappointing. It has very little information, and so I am trying to experiment with different settings to determine how to optimize the use of this camera. The photos appear grainy, but perhaps that’s acceptable for a camera of this quality. I am a novice and would feel more comfortable if the manual were more informative. I’m still not giving up, and I can give it 3 stars for now.

    May 7, 2010 update:

    I found a comprehensive user’s manual on [...]. It’s 93 pages. My friend said that Polaroid probably didn’t include it because it would mean they’d have to charge more for the camera. So now, I believe it’s fair to give it 4 stars, however, I’m still experimenting, and may post another update later. By the way, [...] lists the retail price at $79.99. So I would advise others to give it a try now, because amazon is still selling it for $20 less.
    Rating: 3 / 5

  5. Got this camera for my daughter as this met her requirements… sleek, good color,3 inch lcd, not pricey.I would rate the picture quality close to my canon SD110. Don’t need to think twice if need one for your kids. Highly recommend.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  6. Ease of use reviewed across three hundred thirty-eight sites. There was 31.525% from highest at 81.705% to lowest at 50.18%. 81.705% was the best with other high scores of 81.095%, 78.845% 80.775 and 80.775%. 63.41 was the average, 13.23% more than the lowest of 50.18. So, something around the fifty realm for low, sixty-three average and eighty-one at the high end.

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13 Jul 2010

Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes

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The Flip UltraHD Camcorder combines Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. Power on and press record to start capturing incredible HD video in seconds. When its time … More >>
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Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes

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  1. If I’m going to spend more than a hundred bucks on an item or somewhere around there, I do extensive research first to know I got the best bang-for-the-buck and, consequently, dodge any potential future buyer’s remorse.

    I’ve realized that the time I spend doing my product comparisons is often time that others don’t have so I may as well share what I can.

    I’ll start by saying that you’ll see my “Verified Amazon Purchase” on the Flip HD Ultra Camcorder review because, obviously, that’s the one I wound up buying and I’ll share with you why. But what I like in a camcorder may not suit your own needs so I’ll break it down and let you decide what’s best for you via what I found out:

    Here are the pocket camcorders I compared:

    Flip UltraHD (will be referred to as “F”)

    Flip Mino HD 2nd generation (Will be referred to as “M”)

    Creative Labs Vado HD 8 GB 2nd generation (Will be referred to as “CL”)

    Kodak Zi6 Pocket HD (Will be referred to as “K”)

    Why HD cameras only? Brighter colors and better images, wider images

    HD SHOOTING TIME:

    F: 120 minutes.

    M: 120 minutes

    CL:120 minutes

    K: 25 minutes with batteries they included, 120 minutes if you buy an SD card

    MEMORY:

    F: 8 GB

    M:8 GB

    CL: 8 GB

    K: internally only 30 MB recording space but it has 32 GB expandable SD/SDHC card slot. Because it comes with such small recording space you really need to buy an SD or SDHC card to maximize its potential, but the potential is really good and this will increase your ability to shoot longer.

    RESOLUTION:

    All 720p which is excellent, just one step below the top 1080p format.

    MICROPHONE:

    F: Stereo

    M: Mono **Update** They are now putting Stereo Mics in the Minos as of 2010.

    CL: Mono

    K: Mono

    SOUND:

    F:Premier AAC audio. Best stereo sound quality but still not great in winds

    M:Good sound quality. Still not good in winds.

    CL:Poor sound quality; had issues with sound and picture not being in sync.

    K:Poor sound quality

    ZOOM:

    F: 2x

    M:2x

    CL:2x

    K: poor quality zoom on the one I tried but I still think it’s 2x. It has a great macro focus for very close-up objects if, for example, you see a bumble bee and want to shoot it on a leaf a few inches away! Kinda cool.

    CAMERA SIZE AND WEIGHT:

    F: 4.3×2.2×1.2 4 oz

    M: 3.9x2x0.6 3. 3 oz

    CL: 3.9x3x0.6 3.5 oz

    K: 5.5×2.5.0.9 5.6 oz

    SHIPPING SIZE AND WEIGHT:

    F: 6.2 x 3.1 x 3.1 inches ; 11.2 ounces

    M: 2 x 0.7 x 3.9 inches ; 1 pound

    CL: 3.3 x 7.9 x 6.3 inches ; 11.2 ounces

    K: 4x 5x 2.5″ 2.4 lbs

    TECHNICAL DETAILS:

    F: USB cable pops out of the back so you don’t need to keep up with a separate cable. Comes with Flip Video rechargeable AA battery pack (recharges when connected to USB); also supported by standard AA batteries. Note: Some sets come with the HDMi mini included and others come with the rechargeable battery pack on Amazon. Looks like one or the other but of course if you need both you can buy the other.

    M: USB cable pops out of the back on this one as well. Has child safe button to prevent accidental deletion of videos. Internal lithium ion battery recharges through built-in USB arm

    CL: USB in camcorder. Included in box are HDMI cable (nice), USB extension cable,(nice)silicon skin (cool) & rechargeable battery.

    K: Included in box are HD and AV cables and wrist strap and rechargeable batteries and battery charger. Has built in USB arm.

    SPEED:

    F: 30 frames per second.

    M: 30 frames per second

    CL: 30 frames per second

    K: choice of 30 frames per second or 60 frames per second.

    VIEWING SCREEN: All 2″ except the Kodak was the largest at 2.4″

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    F: Best low-light performance for the mini cameras (though not perfect at all) and least amount of blurring and dropped frames in my opinion. Best color. Only one with stereo sound. You can get an underwater case for this one! Though that may sound crazy for a Texan, we use the camera non-stop on vacations and even when we aren’t IN the water, we are around the water…on boats, in the sand with sea mist, etc. Then we can dive in and record the fish. Comes preloaded with flipshare software…just plug in to computer and it pops up. Only one with stereo sound.

    M: Colors don’t appear as good on the Mino as the other cameras. Thinnest camera. Make sure you get the one that only comes in the color aluminum or brushed metal. If it comes in any other colors it is the 1st generation MinoHD and they improved upon that one in the newer models. Great audio. Better shooting in low light than most mini cameras. Camera comes preloaded with FlipShare software. Can get still images through flipshare software.

    CL: Decent filming in low light but not nearly as good as the Ultra or Mino; Software is preloaded in camcorder.

    K: This is the only camera that I compared without the built in image stabilizatin which corrects for shaky images. What appears to be metal in picture is actually a chrome colored plastic. That said, this had the largest viewing screen of all of them. 2.4″ Very poor in low light and seemed to have far more shaking and blurring. It also takes still pictures but they are really really poor quality…same as a lesser-quality cell phone pictures but good in a pinch if you want a still shot and have no cell or camera I s’pose. Heaviest for a pocket camera. Software is not preloaded in camcorder but a cd comes with it.

    HOW CNET’S EDITORS RATED THE CAMERAS:

    F Excellent

    M Excellent

    CL Very Good

    K Very Good

    And, finally, the reviews of the Flip from experts swayed me quite a bit:

    Fast Company: “Flip Ultra HD is Pure Digital’s “Best Pocket Camcorder Yet.” 6-09

    USA Today: “New Flip Ultra Video Cameras Might Flip Your Switch” 4-09

    Business Week: How do you Invigorate a Recession? Look to i-phone, Flip, Kindle, and Zip Car For Answers

    There were lootttts more I came across when researching the Flip Ultra HD but those are some of my favorites.

    CONCLUSION: Clearest picture and sound was important to me, expert reviews that pointed to the Flip UltraHD as well and I liked the built in software and the case I can get to shoot underwater. It is the number one selling camcorder as well. So that was my personal decision-making process. However, keep in mind that if you need reading glasses none of that will matter if the 2″ screen is too small for your viewing the shots easily for playback in which case you may wish to get the Kodak if that’s important to you..

    Also: No matter which one you get, you will probably want a mini tripod if you ever want to be in the shot yourself do don’t forget those.

    Also note: It’s confusing because when these manufacturers make changes in the camcorders, they do not change the names on the new versions, nor do they change the names if it’s an HD version or a non-HD version so be sure you look for the “HD” after the brand name and look for “2nd generation” or “newer version” on the Mino and Vado if you like one of those better so you don’t get the older models.

    Hope my obsessive comparing and contrasting for my own purchasing assistance helped you as well even if what you wanted in a camera was different from me. :-)

    Rating: 5 / 5

  2. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R21ECF3J5Q19F2 This video shows you what you get, and how it compares to the Flip MinoHD. Why should you buy one over the other, when they are similarly priced? Shows a side-by-side comparison of the video, and a feature comparison table.

    Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (White)Flip Video Battery Pack for 2nd Generation Ultra & UltraHD
    Rating: 5 / 5

  3. I previously owned the Flip MinoHD so this review is based on a comparison between the Flip MinoHD and the new Flip UltraHD.

    After reading about the Flip UltraHD’s addition of an HDMI output, larger screen, and longer battery life I decided to sell my 4 month old Flip MinoHD and purchase the Flip UltraHD. Since the MinoHD is very sleek and diminutive in size, my first reaction to the UltraHD was that it was quite a bit larger and bulkier to hold, and has taken some time to get used to. However, unless you’ve used a MinoHD the larger size of the UlraHD will probably be less noticeable. I found the camera controls on the UltraHD to be slightly easier to operate vs. the touch sensitive buttons on the MinoHD. As far as video quality between the two, I compared two different videos and both are about the same, however, the colors appear to be slightly more vibrant with the UltraHD.

    If you are trying to decide which one to purchase, if maximum portability is important to you than the MinoHD is the better choice. Otherwise, if you’re looking compact camcorder with more features (HDMI output, replaceable batteries, longer record time) then you can’t go wrong with the UltraHD.

    My ultimate wish is for Pure Digital/Cisco to introduce a MinoHD with all of same functionality as the UltraHD. Until then, the UltraHD is the all-around better choice.

    Rating: 3 / 5

  4. Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (White)

    The good: I have no problems with this camcorder, great price, picture and easy to use.

    The bad: I’m having problems with charging the Ultra HD and have had similar problems with the Mino HD. Basically, I was charging the Ultra HD on the optional wall charger (approx 30 mins) and the light started blinking rapidly. I thought the unit was charged and started recording my daughter with it, 30 minutes later the Ultra died. This time I started charging the unit again, but attached to an extension cord so I could see the screen. 30 minutes later the same thing happens again, light blinks and the unit makes a few rapid beeping sounds. I look on the screen and it states battery overheated, charging paused. I let it sit for about and hour and came back to notice the message was still on the screen. I exchanged the unit the next day after the errors for a new unit and wall unit, and got the same results. I even spoke with my friends and pointed out the errors and they started charging their units with the face up and noticed that ALL of their units were having the same errors as well (ALL 8 of my friends!!)

    When I contacted FLIP about the issue the CSR stated that she was flooded with similar calls. Bottom line….People just don’t know that these errors are happening because the unit charges with the screen down so you can’t see the errors.

    I’m not sure if ALL units are having this problem, but it seems like it’s a lot more widespread and missed due to the fact the unit charges face down on wall charger and USB laptop port….

    Hopefully FLIP will recognize this and correct this….

    FYI.. Just exchanged my unit for th Mino HD and have the same problems…
    Rating: 1 / 5

  5. 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.
    Rating: 5 / 5

13 Jul 2010

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

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Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

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  1. Check out my sample footage video on Youtube. On Youtube search “djeror zi8 low light”

    In my previous review of the Kodak Zi8 I was pretty frustrated at the fact that whenever I used the built in microphone the recorded videos had an annoying high pitch whine that made the audio from my videos almost unusable. Kodak recognized that this was an issue and created a firmware update that fixed the problem. It also fixed a few other things like the previous issue of the image getting darker as you zoomed in. They seem to have fixed all of the major problems with this firmware fix.

    I do tech product reviews so I need the following things:

    - External mic input – most of my videos are shot wearing a lapel mic

    - Macro mode – I have to get close to little tiny screens

    - SDHC memory – I go to all day trade shows, I need 10+ hours of video

    - Power options – I need to be able to shoot while AC power is plugged in or use a large external battery.

    - Under $200 – I’m poor.

    Because of these requirements no other camcorder can fit my needs. One cool thing about this camera is that it is much more upgradable than the other pocket cameras on the market.

    Con:

    -The built in microphone is OK now that they fixed the whining noise, but it’s still not amazing.

    Work-around:

    - Don’t use the internal mic… I use an Audio Technica lapel mic for 1 person interviews.Audio Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone For events I ordered a Sony stereo mic to use instead of the built in mic. Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone . Although I wish that Kodak made the internal mic better, for the most part I am kind of excited that the Sony stereo mic will give me much better sound than any of the standard internal mics that any of the pocket cams have.

    Con:

    -Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) sucks a lot of juice. Also the Zi8 uses a proprietary battery rather than cheap swappable AA’s. Battery life when shooting non-stop is 1hr 16min in 720p 60fps with EIS on. If you turn off EIS you get about 1hr 41min at 720p 60fps.

    Work-around:

    - Use the USB to power cable that comes with the camera in conjunction with an external battery source. This is a must if you are going to be recording for more than an hour with EIS, cause that’s about what the internal battery will give you. Tekkeon TekCharge Rechargeable Li-Poly Battery You can just stick this battery pack in your pocket and connect the charging cable to the Zi8. This will allow you to record for a super long amount of time. I haven’t tested to see what my total record time with the battery pack will be but it should be around 5X the standard recording time. (about 6 hours with EIS on, almost 9 with it off) This gives you the best battery life of almost any camcorder. Sure it’s an extra cost, but when you’re at an all day trade show you don’t have to worry about running out of juice.

    Con:

    - Image stabilization can’t rescue video you shoot while moving around. Any camera motion makes video awful.

    Work-round:

    - Accept the fact you should probably be using a mini tripod with this camera or at least stand still. Also, although it takes a bunch of time to process if you have the new iMovie the image stabilization processing you can do is light years beyond what the EIS in the Kodak Zi8 can do.

    One more important note. Make sure you buy high speed SDHC memory cards for this thing. If your SD card is not fast enough the camera will record for like 2 seconds and then stop with an error. It took me a while to figure out why the camera kept stopping recording when in HD mode but worked fine in SD mode. It was because of my old SD card. You need to make sure your SD card has a write speed of at least 9MB/s if you want to record in 1080p. These high speed cards cost more, but you need them for any camcorder that is going to record HD video to them, it’s not just the Zi8. I think most Class 6 high speed SDHC cards should work.

    If you want to get the most out of this camera plan on spending an extra $100 – $150 in order to buy upgrade items. Personally I’ve come to the conclusion that the extra expenses were worth it. It all depends on what you plan on using the camera for. For a typical mom purse cam this would not be my recommendation, I would say go with a Flip Ultra HD. But for someone with particular needs like mine this camera may be the only one that fits the bill.
    Rating: 4 / 5

  2. I rarely will type/review products but I’ve been a little frustrated reading the reviews of this product on Amazon and by users at other sites. Many users seem to think that this camera was designed to compete with expensive, professional cameras that cost thousands of dollars and produce full HD quality video. That’s not what this is. Also, while my camera hasn’t had the ‘noise’ issue from the Mic, i have seen a camera that had the issue and its BARELY noticeable. Its almost like a very quiet background noise from a Florescent light or something.

    Kodak has designed, marketed, and built a camera to compete with FLiP and has clearly produced a FAR better product.

    I’ll keep it short and sweet and first explain who I am and what I am using this camera for. I use it for:

    -Home Videos/Fun stuff with old buddies and friends

    -For work when I need some quick video that’s easy to upload online, or put in iMovie and edit

    -For work when I need more complex videos that may require editing, or somewhat lengthy video but I want the ease of use/portability.

    I have seen some of the problems stated with the internal Mic and I have had none of them (I do have the upgraded Firmware that is now standard 1.03, and Kodak says this completely eliminates the issue…again have never had the issue on my camera). A relative of mine was lucky enough to purchase this product when Kodak did an ‘early’ release a few months ago and occasionally his videos will have a bit of a higher pitched background noise, but it doesn’t interfere with the sound from the video — its just a light background noise that, honestly, i’ve heard on dozens of cameras. Don’t forget, without an external Mic the camera only records mono so — the sounds quality isn’t going to be great anyway!

    The video is great, image stability isn’t as advanced as those available on more expensive cameras but it is better than anything i’ve seen in a FLiP or other Kodak model. It does work and you can see a difference, even if its not huge. Its SO easy to flip between video modes. The 1080p is awesome, but sometimes its nice to move back down to 720 and the 60fps to capture ‘action’ footage.

    One negative — which most people may see as a positive — i do wish there were more settings, or at least the ability to play around with more features/edit modes. Its GREAT easy to use, its a point and shoot video camera — but with the great lens and abilities, it seems like Kodak could have — pretty easily — had this camera competing with much higher end cameras. If all the hardware was put to great use this could compete with $500+ cameras. But I understand wanting to keep it simple.

    I like having the SD card. Some people would prefer the internal memory, and yes by the time you buy a decent sized SD card the camera is more expensive than the FLiP, but, the FLiP has a very limited memory. This camera is limited only by the size of the card…Definitely a positive!

    Finally, I know people that are both in the TV business and do a lot of Video blogging and they are drooling over this camera because of the external mic capabilities. One reason lots of ‘pros’ didn’t like FLiP was because of the audio issues. Kodak has solved those, not to mention providing better quality video.

    Again this isn’t something to shoot with if your a young film-maker or a die-hard amateur cinematographer. But if you need something cheap to get some great quality video, or need something super easy to use that is really portable….Take the plunge. And if your considering FLiP — don’t bother…
    Rating: 5 / 5

  3. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3DTAE8IALESIN Instead of shooting a review, I took some video, outdoors in the dark, in a dim room, and various lighting conditions. I erased the audio portion – it was just wind and ambient noise. The original video is great quality – hopefully Amazon does not compress it too much!

    Christmas lights in front of the house, the tree inside the house, and some footage at the local gym (dark, medium and bright conditions!)

    I also shot some close-up footage with the close-up setting on and off so you can see how it works.

    All videos are recorded by the camera in .mov format.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  4. I’m friends with a lot of Boston area musicians, and I have been very supportive of them. Near the beginning of the year, I started using a Kodak Zi6 in preparation for a video project involving the Boston area music community, mostly as proof of concept for the use of modern low-cost video technology in capturing music shows in a very naturalistic, unobtrusive manner. There was a long learning curve, mostly to do with processing the raw video and audio — video cameras in general are not designed for the lighting and sound levels typical of club shows, and despite the limitations of the Zi6 — not so good low light sensitivity, a mono-only mic, and the included software was useless for my purposes — I ended up getting pretty good results.

    When the Zi8 was announced and that not only it was suppose to have better low light sensitivity and a higher resolution, but also image stabilization and a jack for an external stereo microphone, it was a no-brainer to get one. What was tricker was deciding on the microphone — there were some video reviews on YouTube and such, but nobody was really recommending anything in particular. I did find one video using a Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone and that seemed like it would work well: it was very compact, seemed to sound pretty good, and was relatively inexpensive. For the memory card, which you need, I just reused the 8 Gb SDHC cards I had bought for the Zi6. I had gotten spoiled with the battery life of the Zi6 — a couple of cheap, rechargeable 2400mah NiMH AA batteries would be good for all night and nearly 4 Gb of recording. The Zi8 uses a compact lithium-ion battery that lasts maybe only a third as long. Amazon had exceptional deals, though, on both compatible batteries and a charger, so I ended up getting both 2 BATTERY+CHARGER FOR KODAK KLIC-7004 V1073 V1273 M1033 and Kodak KLIC-7004 / Fuji Np-50 / Pentax DL-I68 Compatible Li-Ion Battery. Even though the specs on these batteries give them a higher capacity than the Kodak battery that comes with the Zi8, they’ve so far been lasting about 80-90% as long. For the price, though, they were/are exceptional deals.

    I starting using the Zi8/Sony mic combo back at the beginning of October and the overall improvement over the Zi6 was immediately obvious: even at the same 720p resolution, the Zi8 produced much sharper, cleaner video in a club environment, and the Sony mic just rocked in terms of sound quality. The Zi6 for a long while was reputed to have the best internal mic of all the pocket digital camcorders, but the Zi8 with the Sony just blew it away. The best thing about the Zi6′s mic, though, was that it was nearly impossible to make it clip — it was able to handle insane volume levels. The only times it had trouble was with very, VERY high bass volume levels. The only drawback to the Zi8/Sony combo is that it can’t quite handle the same volume levels, especially if there is excessive midrange on the vocals. The Zi8 has an microphone input level control, but even at its lowest setting, I’ve had a couple of instances where vocals cracked due to excessive midrange volume at around 640khz. But bear in mind that is while standing near the stage and by the speakers at a rock show mixed with too much midrange. But so far, for easily most of the rock shows, the audio has turned out superb with the same processing tricks I learned using the Zi6.

    There is one proviso with the audio: I now always extract the audio and use a separate audio editor (something like the free Audacity editor) to clean it up before adding it back to the video (which is actually easier than it sounds). I did notice that there was very narrow “dip” (more like a reverse spike) at about 7900khz that wasn’t correctable, but it was narrow enough and at a high enough frequency not to be noticeable. I thought that this was a Sony mic characteristic, but I recently upgraded the Zi8′s firmware to 1.06, and the “dip” shifted downwards to about 5500khz, and was a little bit wider, but not nearly as steep. You would think that this would be more noticeable, but that it’s now much more correctable than when it was at 7900khz, and the audio overall sounds cleaner than before the upgrade.

    The biggest weakness with both the Zi6 and Zi8, and in general with all video cameras, as well as cameras that do video, is the software. Pretty much all concert videos need some adjustments for brightness, contrast, saturation and maybe hue, and the audio usually needs to be corrected with something like a graphic equalizer at the least. This is basic stuff, but nobody seems to include good software for this. The Zi8 comes with ArcSoft’s MediaImpression, but while it does allow some good basic adjustments to picture quality, there is nothing for audio adjustment. Both the Zi6 and Zi8 save videos in Apple’s Quicktime “Mov” format, and there isn’t a whole lot on the Windows PC side that deals with this cheaply and easily. I tried Apple’s Quicktime Pro, which is relatively cheap at $30, but I found it too slow, too limited, and too poorly designed to bother with for regular use. I also tried different conversion programs, but you always loose detail with every conversion. I ended up using VirtualDub, which is free, and some free plugins for it. But VirtualDub is not able to directly open up MOV without some geeky trickery, the details of which are beyond what I can put here. Probably for most users, another free program, Avidemux, will likely do. It’s not really meant for beginners, but you can find beginner guides easily enough online. There are some $99 programs that *might* do, but my experience with a trial version of one of them wasn’t the best, and you need a lot of horsepower to deal with a 720p video resolution. Even when using compact, no nonsense VirtualDub for processing, it typically takes my stripped-down 3 Ghz Pentium D system about an hour on average to process a typical 4 minute concert video for uploading to YouTube.

    Anyone interested in my personal results can just do a YouTube search for “MelodyMatters” and all the videos there from the beginning of October to the present (except for one), were done with a Zi8. FYI….
    Rating: 4 / 5

  5. Since I already own a Kodak zi6, I will restrict my review to comparison between Kodak zi8 and zi6. Overall, I feel that zi8 is a significant improvement over the previous model. The video quality is definitely better than zi6 in all conditions, whether outside in bright sunlight or indoors in low light. The firmware is superior giving a more user friendly interface and buttons layout is much nicer. Unlike zi6 where setting menus was hidden, this time you get direct access to settings including controlling the screen brightness, altering mic sensitivity, turning image stabilization on/off and enabling/disabling face recognition.

    I think this is a great video camcorder at a great price. Go for it!

    ————- update: Sep 24 2009 ————–

    Upgraded to the latest firmware 1.03, and this eliminated the background noise in my recordings completely! Wow. Thanks Kodak for listening to costumers and quickly fixing the mic bug.

    [...]

    Rating: 5 / 5

13 Jul 2010

Flip Video Tripod

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Product Description
The Flip Video Tripod makes it even easier to shoot high-quality video with your Flip Video Camcorder. The Tripod screws into the bottom of any camcorder in mere seconds, and flexible legs let you take steady video almos… More >>
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Flip Video Tripod

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  1. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RRRZWBU7PZR9C *****

    This tripod is the perfect accessory to the Flip Ultra Video Camcorder. I only wish I had ordered it sooner. It is an incredible value and greatly expands how you can use your camcorder. On this video, which is less than two minutes, I show you the tripod and how it can attach to various items. Then I let you see it work in action as I use a tripod for the first time. It will especially appeal to novice vloggers (like me) because it is so very easy to use!

    *****

    UPDATE: 7/17/08: This tripod also works with the new Flip Mino—YAY!
    Rating: 5 / 5

  2. This is a good tripod for the Flip Ultra, but why not buy either of these two instead? They are a lot less money and is pretty much exactly the same thing!:

    Vanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripod

    Sunpak 620-786 Mini-Spider Tripod

    Really the only difference is the Vanguard model doesn’t come with the different color feet and it doesn’t say ‘Flip’.

    Or you could get the Gorilla Pod:

    Joby GP1-01EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey)

    which is a bit more versatile in that you can attach it to a pole or edge of a chair, etc.

    A mini tripod really makes it easier to do videos since you can put it almost anywhere yet still get your Flip Ultra level. It also provides more stability to better prevent it from toppling over.
    Rating: 4 / 5

  3. You can’t own a Flip Video (or any camera) without this nifty, lightweight tripod. It’s a sturdy metal tripod that weighs about 12 ounces. The interchangeable rubber tips are a cool idea, but not really necessary unless you are a total “mix ‘n match’ freak. The legs are really flexible, which means you can mount this on just about any uneven surface. It would have been nice if they included a clip for vertical surfaces, but hey, for the price, it’s a steal.

    Rating: 5 / 5

  4. Honestly this thing is pretty silly. Yeah, its pretty much a necessary purchase if you plan on making vblogs with the Mino or any other sort of video where you need it to be still… I’m not upset with the product. However, you will laugh when you how small this thing is. I think calling this a tripod is a bit misleading… Mini tripod is more like it. Its barely any taller then the mino itself. Never the less.. it does its job well and the bendy legs help with certain surfaces. The price is awful though. 15 dollars for this? There is a 3rd party version that is exactly the same for 3 dollars.. i’d say grab that one instead if you get the chance. This is a over-priced, small accessory that at least does it’s job well.
    Rating: 3 / 5

  5. We picked up the Flip camcorder for my daughter Jessica Mellott, who is a pop singer. She wanted something simple to use to make videos for her Myspace and Youtube. The Flip is super easy, just press and record. To make it even easier we picked up the Flip Tripod accessory.

    The tripod is small about 5 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide when closed. Opened it boasts flexible legs that bend to help you position the Flip so its easier to record yourself. The top screws easily into the tripod hole on the bottom of the Flip camcorder. Note the Flip tripod fits the bottom of the Flip Ultra camcorder only. There is no hole for the tripod in the regular Flip.

    The tripod is packaged with black padded “feet” so it will not scratch your furniture. Included with the tripod are 4 sets of extra “feet” in hot pink, orange, white and yellow to match the different colors the Flip Ultra comes in.

    With the help of the tripod, recording with the Flip is even easier and replaces an unsteady hand and makes adjusting the position of the camcorder more flexible.

    A great little gadget for your Ultra Flip!

    Lee Mellott
    Rating: 5 / 5

13 Jul 2010

Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes

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Product Description
The Flip Ultra camcorder makes it easier 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 secon… More >>
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Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes

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  1. 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 little bit for Amazon), and I also show how to use the camcorder.

    In my opinion, this is an excellent camcorder for a novice, or someone who just wants an easy 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 purchase tapes.

    The price is actually 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.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  2. I have two Flip camcorders – the MinoHD, and the Flip Ultra (this product).

    I consider this one to be the younger brother to the MinoHD, with lower video quality, but also some things I like better than the HD model. Therefore I’m giving this 3.5 stars, and here is why.

    Here’s what I like BETTER:

    1. the larger viewing screen on the camera – as compared to the HD version, this one has a much better viewing screen and a much better field of vision. the HD version has to be some distance away from what you’re filming in order to get a good view, but with the ultra you can be much closer to your subject and still see all around them

    2. more space – 120 minutes means I can carry this thing with me all day and take create 640×480 video, up to 2 hours worth, and that’s important if you’re out and about (although I wish there was a way to put a memory card into it for more space)

    3. The product has a better surface for holding and gripping the camera. The HD version is glossy and slick, where as the Ultra version has a more matte finish on the case so it’s easier to hold.

    Here’s what I don’t especially care for:

    1. It requires batteries. The HD model is rechargeable, so you just plug it into the USB on your computer and the battery recharges itself. The Flip Ultra takes AA batteries, and while you certainly can use rechargeable batteries, I consider this a step backward. (the batteries also add weight)

    2. it’s only 640×480 – this is pretty much bottom end for video capture these days, especially when most digital cameras are now able to record in HD dimensions; if you are super concerned about presenting your finished video in HD, this product is NOT for you

    What is the same?

    1. The USB plug is a flip-out in both models, you just press on the release latch and the USB plug flips out – just plug it into your computer and the software starts up automatically (note that the ultra version does have the latest version of the software which has some additional picture capture and uploading options – you can get this from the website too)

    2. From power on, to ready to go, both cameras are FAST. Push the power button, set the date/time (only first time you turn it on) and the camera is ready to go. Push the record button and you’re off. Much faster than many digital cams on the market.

    3. One button recording – same on both, it’s a big red button that you can’t miss.

    4. Good sound quality. The mic on the front of the device gets the sound quite well, without the need for external mic.

    5. TV output cable and plug. If you want to show your video on a TV without having a computer around, you can use the included audio/video plug to watch your movies (just remember that your battery will run down faster)

    Overall I think this is a great addition to the Flip video line – just consider it the more consumer version vs. prosumer (HD level). For the price, storage space, and ease of carrying it everywhere, I’m giving it 3.5 stars. I removed 1.5 stars because of lack of rechargeable features, and it’s slightly heavier than the HD model.
    Rating: 3 / 5

  3. 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.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  4. 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 love this camcorder. I gave it 5 stars, because it takes “Easy” 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 good 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 good 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 easy to operate and has very few buttons. You start recording and playback videos right out of the box. Nothing to load, rewind, fast 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 excellent. The picture is sharp and the colors, true and beautiful. Under well lit conditions inside, the picture again is excellent. But under low light conditions it is grainy. Since it has very limited zoom, you need to move closer to the subject to get a good close up.

    Sound Quality:

    The sound quality is excellent. 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 easy to use and create movies with your videos. You can also capture snapshots from your videos through the software. This is great 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???

    Rating: 5 / 5

  5. The new Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation comes in with a few tweaks over the original Ultra. Most notably the internal memory jumps from 2GB to 4GB which equates to about 2 hours of video. Image quality is much improved via the new installed software package. Audio on this model is more enhanced then previous versions via the upgraded microphone. This model accommodates both Mac and Windows operating systems. The LCD screen is expanded from 1.5″ to 2″. The control buttons are larger. The sliding power button is no more. The tekkies at Flip opted for the industry standard push button. This unit is slightly larger then the original Ultra. The body is plastic and comes in black, pink, white, and yellow with a chrome finish.

    Simplicity at its best, above average video is obtained with 640×480 resolution video at 30fps, compressing it using H.264, and encodes it as MPEG 4. As with all Flip gear, shooting and transferring videos to a computer or even uploading them to file sharing sites is simple. The on board 2x digital zoom is a gadget at best and is practically useless. First time mini camcorder buyers should be aware that manual, advanced or still capture settings are not an option. However, the preloaded software package easily allows stills to be pulled direct from video.

    For a low resolution model, the Ultra produces above average video as long as one views it via the programmed format on the computer monitor or TV. Enlarging to full screen will not only distort the image, it will also bring on the noise demons. That said, colors were well saturated, sound was good and low light performance was average at best. Buyers should keep in mind that a steady hand is paramount to good video. A tripod will make all the difference in shooting quality video.

    Powered up via (2) AA alkaline batteries, this unit opts for a simple video out port that displays low resolution video on TV. The basic composite AV cable (RED/WHITE/YELLOW PLUGS) ships with the device. The folks at Flip throw in batteries, wrist strap and a soft, zip string cover to protect the Ultra’s plastic finish. The cover will not come close to protecting the mini cam from bumps and drops. It goes without saying that a memory card slot or even rechargeable batteries would have made this product an even sweeter investment.

    By no means will the Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation be confused with any of the top dollar units. However, it is a system that can and will cover the basics for web based video. For those that do not wish to sink the extra bucks into a top of the line mini camcorder, this model will more than cover the bill.
    Rating: 4 / 5

i need to know is how i uploaded videos from my digital camera and make a movie in Windows Movie Maker? i have a Nikon Digital camera and i been trying to make a video in the window movie maker but doesnt let me do it everytime i try to import my video a window shows and say..((((The file C:\Documents and Settings\Angeli\My Documents\My Pictures\Jell\Picture 242.MOV is not a supported file type, and it cannot be imported into Windows Movie Maker.
why is that?? how can i import my video to windows movie maker.?

One Response to “i need to know is how i uploaded videos from my digital camera and make a movie in Windows Movie Maker?”

  1. snowwillow20 says:
  2. Windows movie maker does not support .mov files. Sorry. WMM supports these files….
    Audio files: .aif, .aifc, .aiff .asf, .au, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .snd, .wav, and .wma
    Picture files: .bmp, .dib, .emf, .gif, .jfif, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tif, .tiff, and .wmf
    Video files: .asf, .avi, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2,
    .wm, and .wmv
    Get a better video editing software like pincacle studio 11 or something similar.