Flip Ultra HD: The Best Value Video Recorder
The Flip Ultra HD is the latest mini camcorder from Flip Video. An upgrade from the Ultra, the Ultra HD shoots video in high definition. The camcorder is recognized as one of the most compact and competitively priced high definition mini camcorders on the market.
This new, pocket-sized camcorder has some impressive features. The camcorder’s one-touch recording makes it very easy for users to record high quality, 1280 x 720p video. The gadget has no memory card or tapes because it has 8 gigabytes of memory to store up to 120 minutes of video footage. Its thinner casing has glossy plastic sides that accommodate a smaller HDMI jack so that consumers can watch videos on their high definition TV. The Flip is compatible with a variety of third-party accessories including an external microphone, a wide-angle lens, an action tripod and an underwater casing. A gyroscope system improves image stabilization to provide a smoother video. It also has a larger LCD screen on the back and larger buttons.
Its FlipShare software, which adjusts to any computer’s video processor, allows users to edit and email footage. Users can view videos frame by frame to create still photos. In addition, video footage can easily be uploaded to social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace.
One of the most important features of the camcorder is its flexibility in regard to its power source. It can operate on three AAA batteries or the AA rechargeable lithium ion batteries that come with the unit. The rechargeable batteries can be juiced up by plugging the camcorder into a computer’s USB port. The rechargeable batteries provide 1.5 hours of operation time, while the AAA batteries provide two hours.
The Flip Ultra HD’s simple interface, high-quality video and affordable price makes it the best value video recorder around.