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Nov13

Flip Ultra HD Video sample

Posted at 10:24 AM • View Comments

Have a look at this short sample video filmed on the latest Flip Ultra HD camera. The colour saturation and resolution of detailed objects is really impressive when you consider the price of this pint sized camera.

The downside, as you will notice, is trying too keep a tiny camera steady though this applies to many more expensive handicams too. I would recommend using a monopod or tripod (the Flip has a tripod socket) if you are shooting landscapes and architecture especially if you are trying to pan.

If it’s just holiday footage then you might not want to carry any extra kit, instead think about resting it on something like a rucksack and wedging it steady. If you are handholding, use both hands to grip your Flip Camera and lock your elbows to your body to create a firm triangular shape, it really does help. Wedging yourself next to a wall can also keep you and the camera steady. Avoid pans if you don’t need them, shoot in static shots and edit later.

If you are shooting medium close up reality style action or interviews on the wide end of the lens it’s a lot easier to keep rigid.

Please add a comment if you need any more Flip Video shooting advice.

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Oct14

New Flip Mino HD 8gb released

Posted at 10:12 PM • View Comments

LATEST: THE NEW FLIP MINO HD IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE UK AND THE US

The new Flip MinoHD looks like a supermodel without the emotional baggage! The latest version of the Mino doubles storage to 8GB, enough for two hours of video, and has a bigger 2 inch LCD screen. One of the drawbacks of the old Mino was its’ small 1.5 inch monitor. The new Flip MinoHD now boasts HDMI output and more responsive touch-sensitive buttons.

Software now includes the option to share direct to Facebook as a Magic Movie feature that auto edits and transitions footage into a ready-made clip.

Flip Mino HD

Flip Mino HD

TECH SPECS

Internal Memory: 8GB (120 minutes).
Screen Size: 2.0″ (transflective TFT).
Screen Resolution: 960 x 240 pixels.
Video Resolution: 1280 x 720.
Frame Rate: 30 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan).
Video Bitrate: 8.8Mbps (average – auto adaptive algorithm).
Video Format: H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, saves as MP4 file.
Lens Type: Fixed Focus (1.5m to infinity).
Aperture: f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments).
Zoom: Smooth multi-step 2x digital.
Interface: 8 Touch-Sensitive Capacitive Buttons (Power, Play, Delete, Record and 4 way navigation).
Dimensions: 3.94″ x 1.97″ x 0.63″ (H x W x D).
PC Connection: Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to 2.0 USB speed).
TV Out: HDMI™ Mini Connector (Standard HDMI™ Cable not included).
Battery Life: Rechargeable lithium ion battery, charges on both USB and Flip Video power adapter.
Tripod Mount: Yes.
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OSX.
Min. Requirements: (PC) 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Vista with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 port (Mac) 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor, 1 GB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4, Leopard 10.5 or Snow Leopard 10.6, and USB 2.0 port.
Software: Pre-loaded FlipShare™ software for instant viewing, editing, one-click emailing, and online sharing:
Browse, playback, organize and archive your videos.
Create movies with video clips, music and titles.
Edit clips and create still-image snapshots from video.
Instantly upload to Facebook™, MySpace™, YouTube™ and other video sharing sites.
Share your videos privately using attachment-free emails or greetings cards (free and unlimited video sharing).
Create private Flip Channels to share your videos with groups of family and friends.

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