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Hd Pocket Camcorders
2 Top HD Pocket Cams, Buyers Guide and Reviews 2010
Another Buyers Guide and Review on how to choose a camcorder 2010, which is Digital HD Camcorder Year.
Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black) by Flip Video
This is the hottest seller in pocket cams right now with a 25% discount bringing the price down to under $150.
The Flip UltraHD Camcorder gives you 2 hours of recording time directly onto an 8 GB memory built into the unit, eliminating the need to carry SD/HC memory cards.
With a good digital zoom, one touch recording, a fast start-up time, and included software for editing your clips and making movies inside the camcorder before uploading directly to YouTube, this makes the Flip UltraHD Camcorder a hard one to beat.
Almost 800 satisfied customer reviews give it an score of 4 out of 5.
Check out the full specifications here and catch that $50 discount before it’s too late.
Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera (Purple) NEWEST MODEL
This is Kodak’s new pocket cam for 2010, priced about the same as the Flip UltraHD pocket cam.
If you are an adrenaline junkie, this may be the pocket cam for you, as it’s waterproofed for depths of 10 feet. With a rugged design, it will also be good near paddling pools or at the beach, and don’t worry about not being able to see the picture in the viewfinder screen when the sun is glaring down.
Kodak have that covered with a nifty gadget called the glare shield.
This allows you to select one of 2 filters which digitally alters the screen image for better viewing without altering your footage in any way.
Record in full 1080progressive widescreen video, or capture 5mp still images.
Electronic image stabilization completes the great specifications of this pocket cam marvel, which will cost you short of $150.
Read the great reviews from satisfied customers, check out full details, and catch the best discount for the newest model of Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Cameras.
![]() Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera (Black) NEWEST MODEL List Price: Sale Price: $119.00 You save: $30.00 (20%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionHeads up, adrenaline junkies. The KODAK PLAYSPORT has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it’s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don’t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the KODAK PLAYSPORT will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes. Show them what you’re made ofin HDTake the plunge with the waterproof digital video camera capable of shooting up to 10 ft under water Go anywhere rugged design enables full 1080p HD video recording in just about any environment Start bragging with amazing 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures Make a colorful statement The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera was designed with you in mind, right down to the colors it comes in. We took cues from the environment—from nature, to climate, to the adrenaline rush it provides—and transformed it into attention-grabbing colors that help you stand out from the crowd. Don’t let sun glare ruin your recordingSimply use your camera settings to turn on the LCD Glare Shield feature LCD Glare Shield feature gives you two filters to choose from that help you see your subject on the display screen in reflective outdoor situations These filters are only applied to your display screen, not your footage, so everything you record will look as great as the moment you shot it Smooth, stable, and always able Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in electronic image stabilization Accidents happen luckily the PLAYSPORT isn’t afraid of a little fall, it can take it Capture your friends in all their glory with smart face tracking technology See more details and accurate colors with incredible low-light perform Features
ReviewsKodak PlaySport Love it! Prefer it over the Flip! Great waterproof camera/video – but no flash! Better than the Flip! Pros: Cons: Worth the money though. Best device on the market in this price range. Much better than the FlipVideo IMHO. Perfect for On-The-Go! |
![]() Toshiba Camileo S20 Full-HD Pocket Camcorder (Silver/Black) List Price: Sale Price: $139.99 You save: $40.00 (22%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionThe S20 fits in every pocket! At 2/3 thin and 3.5 oz this tiny video camera is about the same size as a Smartphone and can go wherever you do. Don’t sacrifice size for power! High Definition made easy. The Camileo S20 sports 1920×1080p Full High Definition Video, 4x digital zoom, and video stabilization in 720p mode. The S20 also doubles as a 5 Megapixel still digital camera. The S20 has 4 different recording modes: Macro mode for close up shots, motion detection mode for surveillance, slow motion for sports, and time elapse mode. Don’t be constrained by a device’s built in memory! The S20 takes SD/SDHC memory cards up to 32GB (not included) for extended recording time. Each 32GB card will record an estimated 5 hours at 1080p. The S20 can also charge with a standard USB 2.0 cable so you won’t need to bring extra cables or power adapters on your travels. Capture, Edit, Share. Previewing, watching and sharing your videos doesn’t get any easier. Camileo S20 is equipped with a large 3swiveling LCD for previewing and controlling your videos and pictures. Share your memories with your family and friends with the one-touch YouTube button or watch them directly on your screen with the included HDMI cable. Features
ReviewsAwesome Pocket Camcorder **I looked at the many reviews of the Flip model, and didn’t like what people had to say. Many reviews complained about the bulit-in USB connector not fitting any of their USB ports for uploading or charging to the PC. Eventually Flip finally responded to this major concern, after denying the issue for a long time, leaving their early customers out to dry according to the reviews. Not great customer service in my opinion, and others that had their FLip break down had much trouble with customer service in getting it fixed. Read the reviews for yourself. There are many complaints BEYOND the supposedly resolved USB issue. The Camileo doesn’t have many reviews, but the ones it has are good. **Even if the Flip’s USB arm is truly fixed, I prefer connecting my camcorder with a USB WIRE. It sounds much better than expecting your Flip to float in the air while connected to your PC. Using a wired connection you can set the Camileo camera in the floor, on top of your PC tower, on your desk, ect. **The Camileo can shoot in 1080p (without zoom or stabilization) or 720p with these features enabled. The Flip max resolution is 720p only. (And now that I have the Camileo for myself, both of the higher resolutions look absolutely brillant in bright outdoor environments. As others have stated, the low-light indoor video looks OK at best. This is how all pocket cams are apparently though, and reviews of the Flip’s low light video doesn’t sound any better.) **Camileo has a 3-inch LCD screen, the Flip is only 2-inches. **Camileo has a much greater value. As of this review, the Camileo is $50 dollars cheaper than the Flip. The Camileo does not have the built-in 8GB storage like the Flip. Once could buy a 8GB HDCP card for $15 dollars here on Amazon, equaling this Flips spec. Even better, you could expand the storage all the way to 32 GB if you want, while the Flip is locked-in at only 8GB forever. Let’s say you buy the 8GB card for the Camileo. You are still saving $35 dollars in comparison, and we haven’t even got to the other great things packed in the Camileo box…. **Superior Accessories. The Camileo comes packed with an AC adapter, perfect for when you don’t want to lug around your computer to charge up the power. The Flip not only does not come with an AC adapter, the official model costs $13 dollars, and multiple reviews of it say it is faulty, and causes the Flip to shut down because of overheating, defeating the point of this accessory altogether. The Camileo also comes with a free tripod. Flip owners have to pony up an extra $9 dollars for one. HDMI cables for direct HDTV viewing? Free with the Camileo, $14 dollars for the Flip. USB cables are also free with the Camileo, and $14 dollars for the Flip if you are like me and don’t like the idea of the built-in arm attatchment on the Flip. I am not sure if the Flip comes with a standard AV cord for older TVs, as it isn’t a listed accessory, but the Camileo DOES come with one free as well. You also get a free travel case with the Camileo, the FLip cases start at $7 dollars and up. Doing the math, the Flip costs $86 dollars more, and you are still stuck with a faulty AC adapter and may not even have standard AV cables. **I cannot speak to the video files on the Flip, but the Camileo videos save to the PC in AVI files, which can be edited either with the included software, or better yet, Windows Movie Maker easily and immediately after upload with no conversion needed. Maybe the Flip does too, I don’t know. Both have instant Youtube uploads, so that one is a wash. **CONCLUSION: The Camileo has better specs with the larger LCD screen, and higher 1080P video resolution.The Camileo is $86 dollars cheaper after considering the need to purchase an 8GB card for Camileo and purchasing a boatload of accessories for Flip.Camileo can be expanded to 32GB, the Flip is locked in at 8GB. The Camileo USB connection is superior and more accessible than the FLip IMO. Flip has a spotty customer service department, Toshiba has always been good to me in the past, and I haven’t even needed them with the Camileo. This Camileo model does not have the massive advertising campaign that the Flip does, so Toshiba is able to pass the saving on to consumers. Flip might have the “coolness” factor due to being all over television, but I would rather have a superior camera at a cheaper cost, so I went with the Camileo. This camcorder is worth every penny! Love it! Great camera Doesn’t work with Mac |
![]() Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera (Blue) NEWEST MODEL List Price: Sale Price: $125.22 You save: $23.78 (16%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionThe Kodak Playsport 1520287 Video Camera has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it’s not afraid to get wet. with the Kodak Playsport 1520287 Video Camera, a audacious little camera that can plunge up to 10 ft under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don’t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the Kodak Playsport 1520287 Video Camera will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes. Order the Kodak Playsport 1520287 Video Camera today! Features
ReviewsKodak PlaySport Love it! Prefer it over the Flip! Great waterproof camera/video – but no flash! Better than the Flip! Pros: Cons: Worth the money though. Best device on the market in this price range. Much better than the FlipVideo IMHO. Perfect for On-The-Go! |
![]() Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera (Purple) NEWEST MODEL List Price: Sale Price: $121.17 You save: $27.83 (19%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionThe Kodak PLAYSPORT has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it’s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don’t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the Kodak PLAYSPORT will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes. Features
ReviewsKodak PlaySport Love it! Prefer it over the Flip! Great waterproof camera/video – but no flash! Better than the Flip! Pros: Cons: Worth the money though. Best device on the market in this price range. Much better than the FlipVideo IMHO. Perfect for On-The-Go! |
![]() Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Black) List Price: Sale Price: $115.00 You save: $64.00 (36%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionKodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera Black Features
ReviewsValue for money. External Microphone jack came defective Video features of the Zi8 are very good, except in low-light conditions. The zoom is almost useless as the video at 3 or 4X becomes very grainy. On-board sound is not good either. I never have problems with devices purchased and delivered from Amazon, but this camera was from Willoughbys. I thing there is some possibility that this camera was dispatched used or refurbished by Willoughbys. They should have made some functionality testing before shipping. Kodak Zi8 Worth the money? Yes it is….. Kodak IZ8 THECHNICALLY, it’s a camcorder… Firstly, I am a stay-at-home mom and I think that the way in which I was hoping to use this camera is the way that 90% of consumers will be using it. I wanted something that I could carry around and use to take quick videos of the kids and occasional pictures so that I would NOT have to carry around a separate small digital camera. I wasn’t expecting it to be like an $800 camera or anything, just simple and easy. Here are my issues: Camcorder – It is a camcorder in the sense that it CAN take videos. HOWEVER, you have VERY limited features in taking said videos (and even less in pictures). The actual picture quality on the VIDEOS is wonderful. I have no complaint there whatsoever. My complaint is with the stabilization of the picture. Unless you have the camera on a tripod, your picture is going to be shaky. On playback (especially on a television) it actually makes you quite dizzy. If you happen to be walking while shooting video, forget it. You have to be as still as possible. There is an image stabilization setting (it’s either “off” or “on”) which is useless. Still photos – This is where I have the biggest problem with this device. Here is what I expected: To just be able to get a clean image that can be viewed on a computer. No big deal. I know that there is no flash, fine – I’ll take my pictures in well-lit areas; I know that I don’t have ANY options for the lens (save landscape and macro mode) – fine I don’t need a professional image, just a normal picture. The problem is that any photo you take between 2-5 feet away is BLURRY! Actually, a better description is probably fuzzy. I took dozens of photos of my children – all of which looked fine on the tiny camera screen, but when I uploaded them onto the computer, they were completely useless! They look exactly like a picture taken with a cell-phone. All I want is a clean, clear image – nothing fancy. When I contacted Kodak (on the phone for 1 1/2 hours) they told me to turn on the EIS (which was already on) and then they told me that they didn’t know WHAT to tell me! I even e-mailed them 4 separate examples of my photos and do you know what they said?? This: “…unfortunately this cannot be corrected by a repair. The Zi8 is a pocket video camera and its capability to capture still images is just an added feature on this video camera that other pocket camcorders does not have. The lens type of the Zi8 is limited to fixed focus only while the CCD total pixels is only 5.3 MP.” So basically, they say that the quality of the camera is crummy. It’s funny because Kodak brags in all their descriptions about the still images like this: “Start bragging with amazing 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures”. All Kodak said to me was, “sorry, but if you need help in the future, let us know.” I NEED HELP NOW! It’s disappointing because the video quality is great, but you just can’t watch them afterwards because it’s so shaky and obnoxious. The sill photos are useless UNLESS it’s a wide shot from 10 feet away or more. The things I loved about this camera were the fact that you could plug it straight into the computer and it could even charge that way; I love that you can use memory cards instead of internal memory like the Flip camera; I liked the accessories that it came with (cables to hook it up to the TV). I know that Kodak is coming out with another camera in September, but the description says that the still pictures are just 5MP just like their current models. Too bad. Maybe the picture stabilization will be better. By the way, I was able to return it to Amazon so I’ll keep looking for a better product. Thank you Amazon!!!! |
![]() Creative Labs Vado HD 8 GB Pocket Video Camcorder, 2nd Generation (Black Gloss with Maroon Accents) List Price: Sale Price: $124.99 You save: $75.00 (38%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionCatch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby’s first steps or your kid’s graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative’s Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality with just the touch of a button. Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD is the only pocket video cam to feature true HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment. Product specs include 720p high-definition video, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom, 8GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording and playback per charge, up to eight hours of recording time at 640×480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI cable included, A/V cable sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing. System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with silicon skin, HDMI cable, and USB cable. Features
ReviewsWas not impressed What a piece of Crap!!! I bought this Vado pocket camcorder after reading all the reviews. But those are all waste reviews I think maybe because they haven’t faced this kind of issue as mine. I bought it for my family trip and for important family event that’s wedding ceremony of my brother. I took wedding footage very nicely with fixing all the lighting using tripod. And all those hard works. After the event I tried to copy the videos/footage into my computer but unfortunately Vado HD drive is not showing in my MacBook Pro computer and I thought maybe the USB port is not good for it and tried changing other USB port still it didn’t worked So, I tried in using other computer with Windows 7 it didn’t worked neither and also tried on other computer which has Windows XP, Vista, Linux…nothing worked! Man, after all those attempt I gave up and called Creative Labs Customer support and mentioned about the problem. And they thought that its just a software firmware problem and asked to upgrade but it’s not connecting to computer how could I upgrade it! So, I asked them as I have just used for a month and I have warranty, can I get it repaired and get my important videos back? but they said there is no warranty on the footage!!! WTF??? I was totally pissed-off. However, luckily I had my friend working for Creative Labs I have approached her and explained about my problem and she said she will try to get it repaired sending to factory. And I thought that’s a good idea and gave it to her and sent to factory they said Singapore. And I was told that, they are repairing, so has to wait..I waited more than 6 months and contacted them again, then later they said it’s not yet repaired and sending it back to me! WTF?? this is their customer support and warranty use! So, why to buy this crap! Stay away from it. Just get other good quality HD camcorder which is reliable! I have not yet received the camera, they said it’s on my way! Once I receive it I will try to repair it by myself opening the camera and take out the hard-drive or its storage device/chips. Will see how I could mange it to copy my urgent videos. I know my review is long but that’s the true bad experience I have ever had with my electronic gadgets! Hence Creative Lab SUCKS! I will never buy their product in my life! died way too quick Recorded about 30 minutes of video since then. Charged the battery four times. The unit is now dead: wont take a charge, wont power on. I am pursuing a refund. I consider this to be junk. Michael Built in Microphone?… Very low sound!… Better than Zip…. |
![]() Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom (Black) OLD MODEL List Price: Sale Price: $99.99 You save: $130.00 (57%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionCatch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby’s first steps or your kid’s graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative’s Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality with just the touch of a button. Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD is the only pocket video cam to feature true HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment. Product specs include 720p high-definition video, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom, 8GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording and playback per charge, up to eight hours of recording time at 640×480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI cable included, A/V cable sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing. System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with silicon skin, HDMI cable, and USB cable. Features
Reviewscreative vado hd matte finish Software Vado HD 720P pocket video I love Vado! Quit working after a year |
![]() Panasonic TA-1 Ultrathin HD Pocket Camcorder Enabled with Skype and iFrame (Dark Grey) Sale Price: $169.95 Features
ReviewsI guess my expectations were too high “First impression best impression” does not apply to this + Picture quality This is not a detailed review of the product but a quick one with practical viewpoint. User experience does change and varies from person to person. I cannot give 5 star for this product but somewhere between 3 and 4. Since I cannot rate 3.5 due to limitations of staring system in Amazon, I have rated it 3. Early Impressions Panasonic USA website still has this new camera on “Backorder” so Amazon seems to perhaps be the first place to have this! I placed a pre-order and have been waiting weeks for this . . . What’s in the box: Stuff I wanted to know and could not find on web: [Addition Aug 28, 2010: Been using the above GoodReader technique on my vacation. It works, but is not perfect. There is an occasional stutter. If you demand perfect, stutter-free video on the IPAD, you will need to transcode the 1080P content to an IPAD compatible resolution/bit rate, then bring it into the Video area of the IPAD.] *How long can your really shoot–apparently the references to 29min 59 sec (startlingly low) are the “single clip” time. Once you click stop, you seem to be able to continue to shoot (perhaps a total of 45 minutes as described in the manual) [Addition Aug 28, 2010: The battery MUST be charged in the camera hooked up to a PC. Purchased a USB car cigarette charger for my road trip and it does not work. Also purchased an iGo portable USB charger and it did not work. Confirmed with Panasonic Tech Support you MUST charge the battery connected to a computer. If you choose to experiment with other in-camera charging techniques and the battery starts showing weird amounts of power in the on-screen meter, you will need to pull the battery out of the camera and wait 1 minute for it to sorta reset--before trying again.] *The AV out (I believe is called mini-USB connector) is only composite–no higher def cables or instructions on using it for higher def. *There is no external microphone jack *There is no external earphone jack *Lens has no screw threads for attaching other lenses (see Flip Ultra HD lens wide/macro hacks on net) *Manual does not reference any other accessories other than a spare battery and SD-type memory cards (what I still found today on the Panasonic website). *UW Housing – I am still dying to know if Panasonic will offer a low cost underwater housing for scuba diving (100 ft.)–and as of today, there is no sign that this may be a future offering. Pros: *Still pics–seem good. Have not done extensive still pic study/comparison, but some quick looks confirmed they seem very adequate. *Sound quality–seems good. Again note the sound is mono. *Simplicity–more buttons that a FLIP, but they are logical/straight forward. Cons: *EXPENSIVE BATTERY–This camera (of course) seems to have a proprietary and very expensive battery–almost half the price of the camera ($74.95 list on the Panasonic website VW-VBJ10)–this is plainly price gouging. Shame on you Panasonic. And the manual scares the heck out of you, if you are even thinking about a clone/equivalent battery (threats of potential explosions, etc.). I searched and searched for the closest equivalent, but when it arrive the specs seemed like a 98% match, but I am not an electrical engineer and afraid if I use this $14 battery I’ll damage the camera. [Addition August 28, 2010: According to Panasonic Tech Support you can purchase other equivalent batteries but they MUST be 3.6 V/940mAh. The charging time when connected to a PC is 4 h 10 min for "45 min actual recording time." If you plan to use it on a vacation where you shoot more than 45 minutes of video per day, you will probably need a second battery . . .] *”Exposed” lens–The lens does not have any fancy barn doors to protect it, like many of the modern digital still cameras (wish it did). There may be some kind of protective glass over it–but this old fashion, perfectionist is nervous over this. I’d feel better if they would have at least had a protective lens cap. *No lens hood capability(?)–I’d love to put some kind of lens hood over the lens to protect the lens from reflections/glare, but again, there does not seem to be provision to attach one. And yes I know this is a “low cost” camera. *Software–Is preloaded into the Camera and is nothing impressive as far as facilitating the use of the video on mobile devices, etc. (transcoding/conversion, etc.) Discussion: The anti-shake feature was another concern–since the few of these style camcorders which seem to have it, have not implemented it very well. This seems to work ok, but I need to shoot more video with it. I also just bought a camera stabilizer for this camera–since I want rock steady shots and want to achieve some Hollywood crane/action style movement . . . check this out . . . had to buy it from the UK and it ended up costing more than the camera, but WOW this is soooo fun “Mini Motion-Cam” [...] My dream camera for this genre would feature two user selectable resolutions/ qualities. High to allow you to watch on a big screen TV and low for today’s super small screen/mobile devices. They would both be shot in parallel, so the user would not have to convert/transcode for instant gratification on a mobile device. After all, isn’t this camera a mobile device? It is sorta implied that these quick, point, shoot and watch cameras are all about this. “Fast watching.” Conclusion: |
![]() Flip SlideHD Camcorder, 4 Hours (White) NEWEST VERSION List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display DescriptionShoot and Share Video Camera with 3-inch High Resolution Touchscreen Features
ReviewsGreat video camera for baby boomers Interesting hybrid of camcorder and video player Now that everybody else is piling in, Flip perceived a need to expand its space and came up with the SlideHD. The basic Flip functionality is present: you can record up to 4 hours of truly gorgeous 720p HD video, Audio quality is acceptable if your subject is nearby and ambient noise isn’t too loud. Low-light performance isn’t great, but considering the physics involved, there is no surprise there. The minimum focal length of the lens is longer than I would like meaning you can’t sit across a typical restaurant table and capture two adorable grandchildren being – well – adorable. The minimum focus distance is also a bit on the long side. Bottom line is that the Flip SlideHD is a very good instant camcorder that is ready to go on a moment’s notice. It is a lot faster to get a Flip into action than most dedicated camcorders, still cameras with a video capability and smartphones. In terms of features and usage, the SlideHDis very different than other Flip models. It is the largest and heaviest of the entire line. Instead of a LCD screen and physical buttons on the back, there is a large LDC screen with graphical buttons. The onscreen buttons are very responsive. Speaker output is surprisingly loud, even if tinny. There’s an HDMI output (no cable supplied), a standard tripod socket and a headphone jack. The big feature though is that you slide the back of the unit and it tilts up to reveal a 3″ touch sensitive screen and a capacitive slide panel below it. You can play back your videos or load up to 12 hours of video that has been converted with the included FlipShare software. Is this useful or just a gimmick? I haven’t really decided yet. The 3″ screen is adequate for getting a better view of Little Junior playing soccer and, with some technically savvy manipulation on the conversion, can also be used to play back other video. Overall, I think the Slide feature is handy, but not vital. The battery won’t give you a full 4 hours, but compiling 4 hours of video in a single run is pretty difficult. Typical of Flip camcorders, there is an arm that plugs into your USB port. But I really prefer to use short USB cables instead of putting that kind of load on the Flip or my computer’s USB ports. Overall, I like the idea of the SlideHD, although I think the capability of using readily available AA batteries makes the UltraHD a more utilitarian camcorder, with half the capacity. One thing is for sure: the Flip is still a leading contender in the niche they invented. Jerry Pretty good 1. When you make videos at night all the lights have a large halo around them More updates to come… BAD PLAYBACK Perfect for what I needed… You can find a sample of the in car video produced here: [...] |
![]() Creative Labs Vado HD Pocket Video Camcorder 3rd Generation,120 Minutes (Black) – NEWEST MODEL List Price: Sale Price: $141.99 You save: $37.01 (21%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionCatch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby’s first steps or your kid’s graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative’s new Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The third generation of Vado HD camcorders introduces a sleek new industrial design, the latest Vado Central software, improved light sensitivity, optional stereo microphone input, and availability in multiple colors. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality video at 30 frames per second with just the touch of a button. Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Facebook, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD includes an HDMI output (cable not included) for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment. Product specs include 720p high-definition video at 30fps, wide-angle glass lens, 2.0 inch LCD, still picture capture, touch buttons, 2x digital zoom, 4GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording in HD, up to four hours of recording time at 640×480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI and A/V cable sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing. System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with Vado camcorder and battery. Features
ReviewsGreat sound and great video quality I’ll keep the 2d generation one instead of the 3d Better than expected In Summary,, the bad reviews are just whiny from spoiled brats. It was an excellent product and very affordable! Very Good Product NIce, but with reservations Positives: the video quality is one of the better ones out there (IMO), color balance is pretty good in both daylight and low light, nice wide screen lens to capture a lot, size and weight are nice, still pictures are good too. NOT SO GOOD: no buttons so you don’t know you’re hitting them during playback or recording (having to hold strangely to avoid the flush “buttons”), even at its widest zoom you have to very careful of camera shake, case gets scratched super easy, when camera goes into standby you normally hit a button to wake it up – only sometimes it freezes and a power cycle is the only way to get it back. The latter negatives made me return it. It’s really too bad, b/c I like would’ve kept it had it not been for those issues. |

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