Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R463XV857BLTY This short video was done with the Flip and the software provided. The star of the video is Paige, my adopted greyhound. It's been a lot of fun. I bought 10 Flips for Christmas gifts.

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1RZKB5BH3TE7 This is a sample clip I shot today. I shot 78 clips (about 15 minutes of video) today. I loaded them to my Mac without any problem, and later I edited a short video in iMovie. I was concerned after reading some reviews by other Mac users, but so far things are working. The record button sometimes needs a second or third press to record/stop. The video quality is fair, but I like the portability and ease of use. I would recommend. (OS X 10.4.1; iMovie HD 5.0.2)

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1XDNM03C1X5OW I am an avid Internet video creator, and I typically use more elaborate video cameras, but I loved the Flip Ultra for the quality, ease of use and very light weight.Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black)

i bought an aiptek digital camcorder last year. it was only about $20 less than the flip video 60 min camcorder. the difference is amazing. shooting indoors with the aiptek was pretty worthless. the image was very dim, no matter how bright it was inside. the very first video i shot with the flip video was indoors and the difference was remarkable. i am very happy with the flip video so far. (thought i've only had it a few days so far.) it's a great camcorder to keep in your pocket or purse for those spur of the moment videos.

This little gem is great. It's simple to use, light to carry around, and the quality, while not DVD-level, is absolutely fine for our purposes. Yes, the USB connector is weird, but I have a USB hub (cheap) that I use to plug the videocamera into: problem solved.

It's possible if you have a really great video function on your digital camera that this would not worth the extra expense. But ours is the pits, and we couldn't be more pleased with the ease of use (no complaints about the software, either!) and the video quality.

I'm soooo glad to be done with the mini-DV format. Turns out our use of the videocamera (capturing crazy stuff our kids are doing, mostly) is really only in short increments, and I don't have the time to burn everything to a DVD anyway. I take a few short videos, do some minor editing, and then post them online to share with family and friends. Piece of cake.

I couldn't find anything to criticize about The Flip. It exceeded all my expectations. Forget the nitpicking nonsense of soem reviews. I didn't have an ounce of trouble. Even in very low light the video was great, microphone even picked up whispers, easy transfer. The "flip-out" arm work fine. I have a desktop and I just stuck it in and it stayed in placed on its own with no trouble. It was the easiest electronic device I've ever used.

I got this camera after reading a review that it could take decent indoor shots. I was just hoping to get some improved indoor video of my 20 month old daughter - WITHOUT plunking down for a full blown camcorder. I need something fast, reliable, and that can take something decent in low light conditions (aka: anything indoors) - I have missed many great moments with what I have already - my Fuji camera (bad in low-light) and the Handycam (takes too long to get "ready").

Let me just tell you how impressed - I not only have AWESOME indoor movies of my 20 month old (just try to get one to "stop/pose/smile" on demand) - but I got SNAPSHOTS too!!! I now have a picture of the real blue of my daughter's eyes. I am amazed how easy too this all is to use.

No longer do I have to blind her with flashes and "fix" all the redeye shots I have (yes, I have tried all the settings to no avail). I was able to "snap" shots of my daughter's dimples for the FIRST TIME EVER.

I'm a big shopper - but I don't post reviews much. I felt compelled to in this case - I cannot say enough how pleased I am and this is a great buy. The value for the money is excellent. I only wish I had this sooner....

You should buy this camera if:
*You want something reliable indoors for quick videos
*You want to pull snapshots from the above reliably
*You want the "real light" shot you actually see instead of a white flash shot or shadowed subjects
*You want to see your subjects without red eye or spend time fixing them
*You don't want wires and memory sticks to buy or worry about
*You want software that can travel with you (lives on the device)
*The batteries (2 AA) appear to be the weight of the device

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R18QSX7TOF4NRA Wait till you see what the Flip Video software did to this video. It's hilarious. This is just a few seconds of my cat sitting on a sofa. Flip turns it into something exciting and important with a couple of mouse clicks. Gotta love it! I'd give the Flip Ultra five stars if the video quality were a little better; the colors aren't true when you shoot indoors (which I mostly do).

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3H0YNSA3I2LRR Flip owners and potential owners rejoice- the negative reviews about errors and bad software you see are a thing of the past! PureDigital has been working dillegently on fixing the problem and just released a software update on 12/21 to resolve these issues. So, I wouldn't let this deter you from getting this handy, easy to use, affordable camcorder!

The Flip Ultra 60 minutes (I had to get the Pink) has been so much fun and as a busy mom with already too much stuff in my purse I've been able to squeeze this slim item right in purse with no problem! It's ready to go where ever I am and I can catch whatever is going on without missing a beat. And, the included bag to house the camcorder is perfect to prevent any dirt or scratches on the lense or lcd screen.

I own a Kodak Z612 which takes great still shots, but it certainly lacks in the video department leaving the sound of every focus adjustment ingrained on the video, not to mention the camera is rather large, so it's not convenient to carry on ones person all the time. This is where the Flip fills in beautifully! The digital zoom is wonderful and I was quite amazed at how well the lighting adjusts without a flash/light onboard! Yup- it's love!

A great accessory to get your hands on is the Joby tripod (of course, had to get the matching pink!). It flexes and wraps around anything- you can prop it on railings, poles, anywhere! An inexpensive, fun little thing to have!

Here's a video I made with the onboard software using my own mp3. A little tour of our living room Christmas decorations. Enjoy!

I bought this for my 11 year old daughter for her birthday. She wanted to create videos like on iCarly that she watches on TV. She loves it! It is very easy for her to use and the videos are very clear. We are extremely satisfied! Great product.

Our family recently introduced a new member to its flock. Not long after his birth, I was given a Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder. We have another camcorder that we use that stores video on discs, and I use it as my primary "documentary" log, but this little gem is great for spur-of-the-moment happenings. You never know when an infant is going to do something cute, and there isn't always time to load a disc into the camera. That's why I love this Flip so much.

It's tiny (about the size of a disposable camera but much more slender), very simple to use and holds sixty minutes of video. There's no extra equipment to lug around except for batteries (unless you opt for a tripod) and just about anybody can record with it. Setting the time and date is simple enough, and downloading the video to your computer is a cinch. The battery life is pretty good as well.

To record, simply aim at whatever you wish to capture and press the big red button. From there you can zoom in and out and even use it for still shots. After you're finished you can watch the video on the camera, download it to your computer or connect the camera directly to your TV and watch the video there.

I highly recommend this convenient camcorder to anybody who enjoys capturing moments that are hard to capture with a normal camcorder. It's highly portable and simple to use.

A friend gave me her Flip to try out for a few days, and I was not impressed. Rather than give it a full review as others have, I've written only written a semi-review, with much of it explaining why a point-and-shoot camera is a MUCH better choice.
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br /Before considering this toy, keep in mind that you can get a real point-and-shoot camera for about the same price or less -- even from reputable companies like Nikon, Canon, Olympus, etc. And they all do 640x480 videos at 30 frames per second. Furthermore, they are limited only by the amount of free memory available, which you can add on-the-fly by simply swapping memory cards. You can't do that with the Flip. Some will even have 3-5x OPTICAL zooming that you can use while recording (like my $59 Samsung S85, fifty-nine dollars). Plus you get high quality autofocusing glass lenses. The Flip is fixed focus, much like that in a disposable camera. And digital zoom is a joke. it's basically cropping the video's edges and then magnifying what's left to fill the screen. The quality is horrible and noise is amplified.
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br /Models vary, of course, but those real cameras are generally no larger or heavier than this Flip, and they all feature a larger LCD screen (2"-2.5" vs the Flip's 1.5"). Most also use AA batteries so you need not be by an outlet or computer to recharge (rechargeable models generally cost more). Being point-and-shoot, they are no harder to use than the Flip. Just turn on and press a button. Most also have built in editing functions. And of course, you get a VASTLY superior still camera than what the Flip can do, i.e. more than 7 megapixels, shake reduction, multiple scene modes, face recognition, etc.
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br /A criterion that many photographers use to critique a camera is start up time, i.e. the time it takes for the camera to power up. The Flip took 4-7 seconds whereas my $59 Samsung S85 takes about 1.5 seconds. Virtually no point-and-shoot will take more than 2.5 seconds. You can miss a lot of action in 7 seconds.
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br /My favorite feature of point-and-shoots is that you don't even need to plug the camera into a computer. You can simply remove the camera's memory card and plug that directly into the computer. Many laptops and desktops have card readers built in, or you can buy one for under ten dollars. It's all drag-and-drop from there on. And if you need to print a photo, you can just take the card to a local drug store. Or plug the camera to a compatible printer. No need to turn on the computer at all. Can the Flip do that? And no need to install drivers or bloatware.
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br /Because most cameras use standard video formats -- usually AVI or MOV -- you can simply load the files off the memory card for editing in any standard program (I sometimes even use WIndows Movie Maker). Want to email it? Simply attach the video off the memory card to your email. Much easier than what is described for the Flip. No special software, drivers, folders, etc. You treat the movie just like any other file. And yes, many cameras will also allow you to simply plug them in like USB memory without installing any special software.
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br /To me, it seems like a no brainer to choose a real point-and-shoot camera over the Flip -- especially for roughly the same price. They win hands down for features, price, ease-of-use, quality, etc. And if you need HD videos, go for the Kodak Z1285 11 meg camera, which is frequently available refurbished for $79, seventy-nine dollars. The camera is decent but the videos are amazing, true HD 720p (and you can use the 5x optical zoom while recording). In fact, some film students are actually using the camera for their class assignments instead of a much more expensive HD video camera. You can find sample videos by Googling "Kodak Z1285 videos."
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br /In summary, I can see absolutely no circumstance or reason for choosing this toy over a reputable point-and-shoot camera that can cost as little as $59. The cameras win or tie for every criteria imaginable: price, ease-of-use, quality, features, capacity, speed, etc.

I am a working multi-taking Mom with not a lot of time on her hands. My husband came home with this wonderful new item and told me that it would make my life easy. So, I played with it a little and did some recording and it worked great. Then as usual I was rushed for time and needed to do a special birthday wish and what better way then to send a video of kids wishing their grandparent a Happy Birthday. HERE IS THE KICKER.....IT TOOK ME 7 MINUTES TOTAL AS A FIRST TIME DOWNLOADER. I am all about this product! Now, I record and download all the time. It is just that simple. This company has nailed it! I was so impressed that I run out and bought a belated birthday gift for the grandparent we sent the video to and guess what.....they can do it too. It is NOT intimidating (which is key). It is all common sense and you just use common sense and it works......you don't have to have a PhD in electronics to make it work. I think that is why this product is so great for all ages...including our non-technical grandparent!

Great for the person that doesnt like to carry around a normal camcorder missing all the action because your to busy recording everything. The movie quality is great for a less than 5 min movie on your home PC. Its really easy to use just turn it on and hit the red button. Then when your done plug it into the USB port and download. You cant beat the value at $150.

So far I am quite pleased, although I am still experimenting with its use and operation. Can't understand why when the videos are emailed, many complain that they can't be opened. Still trying to ascertain whether this is the fault of the email service of the recipient, or a problem with my mailing. Still learning the unit, but if it does all I expect it will, I'll be quite happy. Ask me again in a couple of months.

I bought this to use in my scrub hat business (Hats4Ewe) to do a video presentation. I have used it a couple of times for little things and do like the way it quickly downloads with the handy USB. For the money, don't expect great sound quality or zoom features but just for a fast way to get some memories or do a project, it is fine.

Though I'm no video expert, the Flip has been a fun transition into videography. The video quality could be better, but if you don't have a videocamera with you it doesn't matter how good the quality is. In my limited time since getting the Flip it has been incredibly convenient (not just to use but to download vidoes for e-mailing and uploading), reliable and easy to use. It's so small it's easy to carry anywhere, and to have it with you almost all the time. It's so easy to use there's no hesitance to take it out and start using for a quick video from some hike you're on or to record some story being told at Thanksgiving dinner. It's far better than nothing, and is a lot of fun to have around. You can move up to a different videocamera if you need, but I recommend the Flip as a starter and as a very convenient videocamera to have with you practically all the time.

Amazing video quality for the price and size of this little thing, my only complaint is the buttons seem to be a bit cheap, for example, when you hit the record button you may have trouble getting it to stop recording after the wear and tear of usable begins to take its toll. Not a huge problem and I would say most of the time it works great.

Great little camcorder. Very good quality video and audio. I like the fact that if I crash with it in my backpack while skiing, I don't trash a $1000.00 camcorder.
Good software as well.

excellent camcorder! so easy to use- all the software you need is on the camcorder so you can use it on any pc with a usb port!!! love it!

I think this is a great little camcorder! It's so small and lighweight, it's no problem taking it most anywhere. I was really impressed with the software to download the content...it's actually EASY TO USE! The quality is really quite good considering. If you want quality that compares to a camcorder that costs several hundred dollars, then buy a camcorder that costs several hundred dollars. If you want a decent little camcorder that gives you good quality for $150.00, then you can't go wrong with a Flip.

This is a sleek & easy to use camcorder; I've sold 4 of them just by using mine when around friends. I'm not sure why a user may have had problems with it on a Mac; that's all I use, and it works great--both with my MacBook and my iMac, both running 10.4.11. I can upload videos to them, watch the videos, e-mail the videos & post them to sites such as Ringo.

If you want to edit the movies, just spring an extra $29 for QuickTime Pro & you're all set.

I'm in the process of buying another as a Christmas gift . . . the connectivity and the fact that there are no tapes to deal with are a huge plus. Just push the button & record!

I purchased the Flip Video for the students in my classroom to use. While I don't want them playing around with my higher-end camcorders, the Flip is perfect. The ease of use coupled with great resolution allow my students to be amateur filmmakers. As an added bonus, it works seamlessly with both Macs and PCs. If you're looking for a simplistic, casual camera, you can't do better than the Flip. The learning curve is virtually non-existent, and my third graders are having a blast.

This is a great product for catching spur of the moment action. It is very easy to use. There are no bulky manuals to read ,you just press the red button and point at the action you want to video record.There are no large menus to scroll through or fancy functions on the camera which is ideal for non technically minded people. The video picture quality may not be the best that's available but it is good enough for me. This camera is so easy to use , so compact and gadget-less that you are guaranteed to record a lot more memories than a camera 10 times the price.

Pros: I purchased this 60 minute ultra Flip Video three days before leaving for our tropical vacation. When it arrived, I was skeptical about the size, lack of paper instructions and accessories. Boy was I wrong. It was easy to use, convenient and the clarity and quality is fantastic. My son used it the entire time to record memories of our trip. Later in the evening we were able to review our videos right in the hotel room using the USB on our PC. I would recommend it to anyone - much better than toting around a palmcorder and easier too.

Cons: Just wish the lens was recessed - or had a lens cover. Have to be careful and keep recorder in velvet storage pouch when not in use.

Would recommend for anyone - great gift for techy-teens......anyone actually. We are thinking about getting another one (as my son tended to "claim" this one himself!)

The things works as advertised. Also, my wife dropped it from 5 feet onto pavement in it's bag, still works. Interface is simple and works. The movie creation software with it is too basic to be useful but the free Windows Movie Maker software fills in the gaps. I got this cheaper on amazon delivered in under 24 hours than I would have got it driving to BestBuy, can't beat that

I bought this camera for my sister who has 3 kids. Big value here is it's super easy to use. Record video, plug it into the computer and follow the instructions to share online or email. A+ in my books!!

This little video camera is perfect formy interests. Macro photography is a hobby of mine. The opportunity to catch my subjects in motion is exellent. I've shot many critters up close. Now I catch them in action, building a nest, collecting pollen and nectur, digging a hole. All without the bulk of my digital camera. It's fantastic!!! Plus, I can clip a still photo from the film.
Too, I've found it to be quite simple to use from filming to uploading onto computer and on to other sites.

Open box - take out Flip - insert batteries - start shooting. It really is that simple. I made my first videos within 5 minutes of opening the box. My significant other had a problem (large thumb - he'd hit two functions at once) but once he was aware of it, he worked the controls fine.

It's all super easy and intuitive: filming, editing, and posting.

I recently purchased the Flip Video Ultra Series 30-minute Camcorder from Amazon. I am extremely pleased with this camcorder! The video is actually of much better quality than I expected! I did read some negative reviews on this product regarding the record button not being easy to operate. I have to disagree with that as I found the record button easy to use! To sum it up, this camcorder is small, portable and very easy to operate! Amazon had my camcorder in my hands extremely fast! Thank you Amazon!

Got this for my daughter for her birthday. She is 20 and drops this camera in her purse and uses it all the time. It is a great value for the money-the audio is surprisingly good and we have filmed at night in the car even and you can see it very good. We were pleasantly surprised since there is no light. Anyway, it is so convenient for those times you don't want to have to get the video camera out make sure it is charged, and flip out the screen. This is very simple-just point, push a button and you are videoing in just seconds! Everyone she uses it around wants one too!

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R9CYFY0P39Q1Z The Flip video camera is a super cool, super portable little video camera that anyone from age 5 to 500 can use. You turn it on. You hit the RECORD button. That's it! It fits in your pocket, in your pocketbook, in your glove box. Kids can make fun videos to share with friends, adults can easily grab videos when they're out and about and see something interesting.

I've had mine for many months and never had a problem with it. We took it out in the rain, have used it in dark conditions, you name it. It's held up like a trooper.

See the video review for actual footage, drag-and-dropped right from the camera!

I purchased the Flip Video Cam in Oct 2008. I always do a good deal of research before buying something - both on Amazon and elsewhere on the web. And I am tech savvy.
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br /The main problem with the camcorder is the button. Other reviewers have mentioned this - specifically that you need to press hard. The button is certainly the problem but it is not pressure that is lacking. I believe the contacts are inconsistent. So even if you push hard in the center, pushing straight down, the recording function does not necessary start or stop. Rather you need to wiggle the button until the contact is made. In the two weeks I used this camera, more than 50% of the time, I either missed the moment because I couldn't start recording when I wanted to or the recording went longer than necessary because I couldn't stop it.
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br /A friend suggested something that led me to return this "not yet ready for primetime" item. If you have a decent digital camera, better to spend $25+ on a 4gig memory card which can capture up to an hour of video. The resolution would be better, the zoom would definitely be better and you could save money. This is what I chose to do.

I just recently took my flip video camera with me to africa and it was amazing. It takes such high quality images that once you actually watch them on a full size screen you will be amazed. Only suggestion is to have your computer with you to upload the video on to because 60 minutes is not as much video as you think it is - great for weekend trips.

con - i uploaded the video to my mac and the format of the video is not compatible with imovie - it would work best with a PC - but i can still upload the videos via the flips software - i just cant edit them with imovie.

I bought this to use for work, and it is very easy to use. It was easy to get still photos from the videos, although they are not very sharp. However, I wish I had checked what MAC processor speed and memory was needed-my work laptop does not have enough of either, and while it works, it does so very slowly, and despite creating folders with the software, each time I hook it up it says I have no folders (the folders are saved to the computer only). I also was disappointed that several of the features available for PC are not available in the MAC version. I guess I thought that MACs are supposed to be known for great media.
It works best for close ups, but I found the zoon is not too helpful with distance shots--the movies were a little unclear. I also am disappointed in the sound--the quality is good but even on my laptop it does not play back very loud--I guess a function of not good speakers on the laptop. I downloaded the folders and software to my PC and it works great. However, I bought it for the portability factor and being able to show my students immediate feedback. Otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars.

This is the best way to keep in touch with family and friends through email. They are up close and personal, way more than with a picture. I would recommend this to anyone. SO easy!!! The only reason I did not rate it higher is just because of the download time. I would recommend this camera to anyone! I love mine! I am not too computer savvy, but I don't need to be with this camera!

I just got my camera in the mail, and at first I was very impressed. I still am impressed by the ease of recording and uploading videos, but I ran across quite a problem. I own a mac, and the software with the camera only allows videos to be saved in '.mov' format, which from what I have found thus far can't be played on Microsoft machines. I got this camera to send videos to my honey stationed in Iraq and he can't open them in this format. The camera software will not let you choose how you want videos to be saved. The other problem is I-movie doesn't recognize the saved clips as video and the software with the camera doesn't allow Mac users to save multiple video clips as one movie, so basically you're screwed when it comes to making little movies using multiple clips unless you go out and buy another program (I was looking into Quicktime pro--hopefully that will work out.)

In short, as a camera, it seems quite good. The software with it pretty much sucks, though.

I'm a mom of a 2.5 year-old and I carry this ipod-sized camcorder with me EVERYWHERE I go. It's so easy to pull out of my pocket and record anything and everything QUICKLY and EASILY, especially those unexpected "first" moments or "awww" moments you just wish you could have a video of but would never bother lugging around a bulky camcorder that requires special charging and lengthy setup. My favorite use right now is to film my toddler opening gifts from long-distance relatives so they can see his reaction and personal "thank you" (encouraged by mom). Anyhoo, the kicker is that you simply "flip" out the USB arm, plug it in to your computer, and in less than a minute you're emailing videos to family and friends. Yes it's that fast. No doubt the most well thought out start-to-finish video solution I've ever seen. Nothing can compete with this!

The flip video ultra is the best item I have ever purchased. The video camera is so small & easy to use. It doesn't even need instructions. The best part is the software installed on the camera that produces movies with music. It adds special effects automatically. I love it. Bought one for each of my children & have referred al least a dozen people who have also purchased it. It is very inexpensive ($149) for the 60 minute version on Amazon.

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2I64OI4LNHIF2 I had just opened the camera probably one minute prior to starting recording all of these short clips of Christmas decorations that I put together with Windows Movie Maker. I'm using rechargeable Duracell batteries that I already had prepared for use and the camera seems to be lasting with them, which is great. It runs on two AA batteries and as I charge four at a time, it should be really nice to always have an extra pair on hand. The quality is awesome for the price of this camera, everyone in my family was surprised and my brother is buying one soon! Haven't tried YouTube yet.

*Note - I believe the only part of the video where the zoom is used is when I zoom in on the VW Beetle ornament. The quality is great, sorry for the short choppy clip.

This is GREAT! It took me literally 2 minutes to set up on my computer.
This is something I could just pick up & use. No big confusing directions.
I wanted something I could take videos of holidays & my kids. This is great I
can just throw it in my bag & go. It is so compact too, Its size is smaller than my
regular camera.
Great product at a great price.

Just before Thanksgiving I bought a basic Flip & an Ultra, to learn about them, thinking I might give some as Christmas gifts. Soon as I started playing with them, my three sons (6, 8 & 10) scooped them up, and along with their visiting cousins (6 & 9) spent most of the day making incredibly interesting videos, some self-interviews, and some of each other playing together. It seemed like they needed zero instructions and somehow knew all they needed to know to make very compelling footage. Today I ordered seven more as gifts for various kids in my extended family. None to adults, thinking they can buy their own (!) but the kids are the ones who should have these cameras. No film costs, just dump the footage to a computer or DVD and go shoot some more. My sons share a bedroom, and I plan to make a little wall bracket for storing a single jointly-owned camera for them -- so it will always be available and accessible to them. They each have their own simple digital still cameras, but I'm sure they'll be fine sharing the Flip. And even if the Flips were somehow much cheaper, I like the idea of having them share just one. Makes it a kind of community device to be jointly valued and shared by the community. If I gave a Flip camera to my sister, she'd allow her kids to use it sometimes, but it'd get stuck in a drawer somewhere and die. And she has a son and a daughter (6&11). Probably have to give them each their own camera. A bit steep compared to what I'd usually spend for two nephews, but based on what I saw happening with the kids here at Thanksgiving, I think it'll be well worth it. -C.

Wow -- who would've guessed that you can get good quality video from a lightweight little camcorder like this one. It's like they took everything that we hate about camcorders and fixed it.

1. Software: The software is simple and get this -- it resides on the camera. No awkward software to load onto and clog up your computer.

2. Simple: The software is simple and functional -- no loads of extra buttons and switches that you can't remember or never learn how to use.

3. No chords to lose: Just the little flip-out USB connector.

4. Batteries: Uses two AA batteries -- If you run out of charge, pop in two new ones -- no weighting for the battery to re-charge. Use Energizer lithiums and they will last next-to-forever.

5. No tapes or removable media: Records the video on a flash-USB drive for direct downloading into your computer-- too cool.

6. Lightweight and compact: It's so small and light that you just keep it your computer bag all the time without a thought -- so you'll have it with you when you need it and you're not looking for reasons to leave it behind.

I bought this camcorder for sending clips by e-mail and to make taking clips easier while traveling. I found it easy to use out of the box....the software worked great to download my clips into a file and when e-mailing it even compacts the files for easier, shorter send and receive time.
I am very pleased with this camera...more so than I expected to be. And from all other reports here I am not alone and knowing customer support esperience has been positive is reassuring too.

The Flip camera is a great item, however, the RCA Small Wonder camera has the advantage of adding an SD card and extending filming to 4 plus hours. If you are on vacation and don't have a laptop handy to download what you filmed, you are limited to only one hour of filming. I bought both cameras and use them for different purposes. The picture quality is about the same. The RCA is about $50 cheaper. You can carry either one of these cameras in your pocket or purse and be ready for instant filming of your kids, pets, sporting events or whatever. Both cameras are very simple to use. My 5 year old granddaughter has already mastered it. We now lock the bathroom door! If I had to choose, I would probably buy the RCA based on price. Both cameras are fun.

This product is easy to use and small enough to carry around anywhere. It was everything I expected and more. I took it to my daughters christmas play and I have been taking videos of my 6 month old too. Don't expect the look of a high cost camera because I know that there is better cameras out there, but for lots of money. It is worth every penny of what I paid for it.

I bought this camcorder for a 9 yr-old family member. It was so easy to use, that we took it out of the box, installed the batteries and started shooting film right away. The next day we went to a family event and discovered that we had left our "grown-up" camcorder at home. We used the Flip Video and everyone was amazed at the ease and the quality of the video. Uploading the video to a DVD ia a snap. I would rather use this than pull out my Sony camcorder. I would recommend this product to anyone. As a matter of fact, I bought two more as Christmas presents - one for my sister-in-law and one for my brother.

I gave this to my 10 year old son for Christmas--he's been wanting to make movies and I've been unwilling to let him use my $600+ video camera, so I was intrigued when I saw the Flip and bought it based on all the positive reviews, which are pretty accurate. Without reading any manuals (a dislike he inherited from his dad, naturally) he's been able to make movies and view them on our tv. I regret not buying one for my 8 year old daughter--we got her a Kodak digital camera but I suspect Santa will be delivering the Flip to her next Christmas.

I obsessed on this for a while before buying the product---reading all the reviews here, especially Gina Miller's great review and instructional notes.
Based on the reviews read here, I wanted to see how long it would take to go from start to finish with this camera. From the time I met the UPS guy in the driveway to recording a video took approx 2 minutes. The thing that took the longest was figuring out how to open the battery door (dumb on my part, not the product). I took a quickie and went to test it on the computer. I had a video uploaded to YouTube within 5 minutes of the UPS guy driving off.
I don't understand the problems people had, but would recommend contacting Flip/Digitial Technologies in case you just have a lemon.
Others have commented on the record button, even my fat fingers had no issue with this.
Someone commented that it was too easy to delete. My camera (Flip Ultra) it took two presses of the button to delete--one to delete and the next to confirm. This is typical for any piece of technology.
All I can say is I love it, I love it, I love it! And, after showing it off on the holidays have managed to sell a few too!

I was given an Ultra Flip for Christmas after telling my wife we needed a smaller Camcorder. We make instructional videos for our business, but only have very hi-end equipment (Cannon GL2) that is not very practical for "everyday" use. Enter this little wonder!

Pros:
- VERY small
- Very easy to setup (plug and play)
- Very good picture/movie quality (was shocked at how good)
- Good battery life
- Very easy to use "in the field" (one button record/stop)
- Very inexpensive
- All software is contained "in camera" (a very cool feature)
- YouTube integration is cool

Average:
- Required software upgrade out of the box
- OK low/bright light images

Cons:
- No optical zoom (would have increased price :-)
- Tripod mount is located on battery cover
- Upgrade process is a little cumbersome
- Inluded software a little hard to work with at first
- No removable media (a SD slot would have been nice)

So, if you want an inexpensive, use "everyday" type pocket camcorder with really good picture quality, this camera is for you!

We love it. ItIs great for dance recitals, all those moments you want to capture with your kids,animals. friends, etc., and so easy to use. We have had no problems using with our Mac. Bought 3 of them for gifts. Nice for hunters, grandparents-so easy! Amazon has the most amazing customer service.

Out of 200 reviews here, at least 147 (at the time of this review) were either 4 stars or above for this nifty product. I read through the lower rated ones and here's my take, from a user's perspective:

1. You have to have realistic expectations. This costs about $150.00 (or less, if you can find a deal). For that price, it does everything I'd expect. It isn't professional quality but it is decent video.

2. This is very, very user friendly. I haven't found or used a simpler device. You can upload videos with this, play them on your tv and have fun. If you need to delete your film, it is one touch, easy to understand.

As far as I was concerned, this was simply click and play, right out of the box. It isn't complicated. Having noted that, we use this as a portable supplement to our professional camcorder. It is easy to just grab this and go and it doesn't get in the way, isn't bulky, etc. For the price, I think it is a winner!

Bought this for myself. I consider it a nice impulse buy, and was ready to return it if it did not meet my expectations. I own both a Mac and a PC. Uploads to both quite easily. Within minutes I was able to download videos and send off in email. I don't consider myself a computer expert, but the whole process was so easy I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I managed to download the videos onto my computer. I tried to view the movies on my Sony Bravia 46 inch LCD TV. The shots that were taken at night, were OK, meaning I can see some pixelation of the screen, but the ones that were taken in daylight were surprisingly of nice resolution. Audio was fine. Very pleased. I expected poor quality once the videos were played back on the big screen but it turned out to be quite good.

This is an excellent camera. It is so easy to use. The captured video does not capture ghost movements, if you move the camera quickly to record. I bought one for myself, and one for my 6 year old granddaughter. She was able to master the controls, and record 48 personal videos. The playback on the TV was excellent. The resolution was superb. I recommend the FLIP Ultra over the other models, because the AA batteries make it very optional, especially if you are traveling. I purchased the black model for myself, and the pink color for my granddaughter. The black model has a velvet glove texture, while the pink has a shiny plastic housing. I showed the camera to several friends, and they immediately went on line to buy several for family members. They were all turned on with the recorder's simplicity to use. The new HD FLIP onlyhas 2 hours self contained battery life. The Ultra is slightly larger, but the purchase of rechargeale batteries (MH2500)batteries is a plus(4 Hours or more). The built in software is awesome. You can go to your computer icon, and opn the FLIPvideo (Video100), and save your movies. The camcorder appears as a harddrive. You will not be disappointed. It is a great gift for 6 year olds and anyone over a 100 years. Push to record, push to stop, and play to view.

I am pleased with the Amazon service and response that I received when I made my online purchase. I am pleased with the Flip because I began using it almost without reading the instructions (which I did!!!). I was amazed with the strength of the voice recorder on playback. I find it easy to use, and I'm still learning how to use it efficiently. I would like more specific instructions with the brochure and with more instructions on how to download the video and individual pictures I take more efficiently.
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I love the quality of the product, the simplicity of using it and the user friendly interface between the product and uploading the videos to the internet. Though there is room for improvement in making uploading a bit easier, the simplicity of using the camcorder as well as the quality of the output is more than adequate for recording videos for internet usage.
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br /I'm more than thrilled I chose this camcorder. Every time I use it I get asked what it is, and people comment on what an awesome product. Then when they see how good the videos are and how easily and quickly you can upload your video to the internet, they're usually compelled to buy one for themselves.
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br /I recommend it to anyone... and if you need the HD quality video, well I see they've just released an HD Flip Video Camcorder so looks like you're in luck. No excuses... get one!

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br /I purchased this camera a few weeks ago. To say it is easy to use is almost an understatement. One button on and one button off.
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br /Honestly, I loathe the new 'cameras' out there and refuse to buy one. The batteries are always running out or there is some mysterious setting that did not get set and all of the pictures are horrible....Not so with this little gem - a video recorder and a picture taker all in one. It takes regular batteries, so you don't have to worry about running out of charge.
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br /I love this camera and I have already experimented with pulling off individual shots - they look great.
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br /No PHD in Camera required, not a lot of cash to buy, and expect great pictures and movies.

I bought the black Flip Video for my husbands birthday, which he loved. It is easy to use and fits in your pocket or back. I knew this was going to be a great gift, so I bought my self the pink one and it is great. I taped the husbands birthday party and it was nice to have the freedom of just pulling it out of my pocket when I thought it would be nice to video. Forget the days of getting the V.C. out of the bag. Simple functions and easy to use as soon as you take it out of the box.
br /If you are looking for that great gift, with out spending a fortune, This is it

I absolutely love my Flip Ultra Camcorder! I highly recommend it! I am one of those people who just wants something handy for those special moments that just jump up and demand video. I hate lugging anything big around and this fits in my purse perfectly. I don't expect to make movies like DeMille or Spielberg, I just want to record family and fun and this fits the bill! I've taken my recorder to the river (highly recommend the aquapac), to Disneyland, weddings, sledding in the snow with the grandkids and videotaping just how darn cute they are! My grandkids are always asking me to videotape them now and make a movie-they think they are stars! I also have to tell you that customer service is great! I originally had a problem with my flip video and sent it in to be fixed. They said they couldn't fix it so they sent me back a new one! No hassle customer service. In summary, good customer service, the price is right, easily downloads and shares, and the sound and picture quality is much better than I had expected. All around this was a great purchase for me!

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1RSSDPOAQGUTZ I like it because it's small and easy to carry with me and just take out and capture the moment and upload to computer in a few seconds (longer if the program has to convert avi to wma format for utube or email).

I would be interested in hearing others that have tried the rca model, and the aiptek a-hd model, so we all can get user experiences comparing all 3 video camera's. RCA is 99dollars, aiptek hd is 119 dollars on sale.

At first, I thought something was wrong in uploading clips to computer (converting files to email format) because it stayed at 99 percent done for 8 minutes. And I unplugged camera and got message that is was still in computer mode. If I just upload to computer without converting to email or utube it goes a lot faster because no conversion of formats.

Second time, I opened the folder on computer that file was downloading to, and when software hit 99 percent done , I saw that the program was still completing the download because file sizes were getting bigger, and it finally finished. I write this because others may think the computer is hanging but it isn't, it sometimes takes alot of time to convert regular avi format to wma format for uploading to email. So your camera is not broken, you may have slow computer or BIG file to convert.

As others say zoom is not that good, but for quick shots and face shots it can't be beat, because I have camcorders but never used them because I had to make sure the special battery was charged, and it was a lot bigger, and I couldn't put in pocket, and I had to have special tapes, and special software, and it was a pain to take spur of moment shots.

This camera takes 2 AA batteries that last over an hour, and you have 1 hour record time on camera. My style is take 15 second clips, or 30 second clips of stuff, and then mix them together. TV shows switch camera's every few seconds so it keeps peoples attention, and I try to do the same! So 60 minutes for me gives me 120 (30 second clips) or 240 (15 second clips)! And I'm always around a laptop or computer to upload everything I just shot. :)

p.s. I went to park today and made a 2min film using only ultra flip and software on the ultra flip.

After watching several friends use various products made by Pure Digital, I bit the bullet and bought a Flip Video Ultra about a month ago. It has been one of the best electronic purchases I've made! I use it all the time (our 2 year-old provides me with many opportunities) and love it.

Every so often a product comes along that sets a standard.
iPod was one.
Flip is another.

It is the epitomé of an easy to use digital camcorder.
Sure, most compact digicams can take digital video, but not with the easy of Flip and rarely of the same quality. I got my white 60 Ultra about a month ago and I love using it. It is the perfect device to keep close at hand for that candid kid moments you want to share with family or just treasure forever. Turn it on and press a button and you are recording. Press the big red button again to turn it off. It is that simple.

I'm on a Mac and have no problems interfacing, downloading and veiwing the AVI files. I wish it had more options for file format and size, but I downloaded a few freeware programs that took care of those issues. The quality of the files is quite good and looks super on my TV as well as on my monitor. The sound quality isn't bad either.

Is Flip perfect? No, but it has no real glaring flaws that keep its PROs from shining.
This is a great little device that I'd recommend to almost anyone.

I saw this Flip Video on Tyra Banks Show I ordered it immediately and it is the best thing I ever purchased. I ordered 3 at first and then I ordered 1 additional one.

I came across this product by chance (it's not available here in Australia so we had to have it shipped to a US address) and bought it for our budding 10 year old film-maker. It's a huge hit with everyone! So easy to use and to play back. What's more, it fits lightly in every pocket and handbag. A 5-star terrific present!

I got this for my gf in replacement of her cell phone video camera which was worthless. My only issue has been when I upload videos, it seems to take a while, it may be the computer, but I can't check because the software will only work on one computer.

Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black)
What fun to use; small & easy to carry for on-the-spot video. Plugs into usb port so you can edit and email video clip wave files to friends,family, websites. Great quality video; excellent sound & super value.

Was uncertain about the image quality for this product after all I had heard, but was not dissappointed. Picture quality was superb, and it couldn't have been easier to use. The ultra series is worth the investment and this device can fit in your pocket to be ready to use in an instant. Buy it.

This little video recorder is a marvel,light and easy to operate.
I took videos of weddings in Bukhara and whirling dervishes in Istanbul.
No pictures can bring so much fun.

I recently purchased both cameras in November. I tried them both indoors and out. Here is my experience. Both cameras are extremely easy to use and upload videos to web sites like Youtube. The Flip Ultra seemed to take better indoor videos due to lower light settings. They are still grainy like the RCA just a tad better. Outdoors both seemed to do fine. After taking about 10 different videos, in different settings with both cameras, I found the Ultra to make a tiny bit better quality video. However, I ended up keeping the RCA because it was ALOT cheaper (Flip was $149 on sale and the RCA was $89 on sale), has the upgradable SD card slot and flip out screen. Keep in mind though that these are not camcorder quality cameras. These are meant to take close distance, well lit subject videos to easily email or upload to Youtube using the built software.

This thing is the "coolest". Had to give it to my wife early because of weekend vacation to see Christmas lights in NYC. She hates to read instructions so I reviewed for 5 minutes, inserted batteries, bingo! We were shooting family videos in NYC instantly. Thanks!

I too took notice of and bought the Flip after reading Pogue's review. I wanted a camera that was zero frills, small and light, and cheap. This is all that. The video quality is not superb, but it is about as good as a regular non-dv home video cam from 5 years ago. The sound is decent - which is more important in this youtube world. I use it with a Macbook, and edit with iMovie. I believe that the size and simplicity of it will allow me to carry it around and take more spontaneous video than I otherwise would.

I have waited months to leave this review!!

Camera #1. I heard good things about Flip Video (small, easy to use camera, inexpensive).... so I bought one at SAMS Club. It recorded video, but would not make "Muvee Mixes". The software would give me a "Macromedia Projector" Error & freeze my computer. After MANY calls & emails to Flip Video, uninstalling, reinstalling, updating software, etc....they told me to take it back to SAMS Club. Enter, Camera #2!

Camera #2: SAME as the first...exactly! So, I emailed FlipVideo. They asked me to mail the camera to their Illinois Office. To their credit, within about 4 days I had the camera back. However it wasn't fixed!

They mailed the camera back....but for some reason this time (maybe jostled in shipping???), the camera not only had "Macromedia Projector" and Muvee software problems, it had black spots apparently inside the camera (nothing you could see by looking at it...)but the video would be blurry and blacked out on the top of the screen all the time. I once again e-mailed Flip Video. They asked me to upload a video to YouTube so they could look at it. Then, they asked me to send it to their California office.

Camera #3: Today, on my front porch was a brand new camera. I plugged it into my new MacBook Pro (afraid that maybe it just wouldn't work ever on my Dell)....IT WORKED! The Muvee software doesn't work with Mac, but good riddance! Also, I haven't figured out really how to manipulate the video yet on my Mac...but will work on that later.

I plugged the Flip Video Ultra into my Dell & it worked! The Muvee software that has given me fits of rage (ok, not really) actually worked really well...WOO HOO! So, I can now give this camera 4 stars.

Flip Video has excellent customer service. You sometimes have to email or call a few times, but they take "customer service" seriously.

This is probably a thing where you get what you pay for. When I bought it a little cheaper at Sam's Club, it was screwed up. Maybe I should've stuck with the more reliable source.... amaazon.com!!

I hardly ever write reviews but I had to for this flip camcorder. We love it! I was missing a lot of my family's cherished moments because it is a hassle to get out the big camcorder out of the closet. Now, we never miss anything with our flip ultra camcorder. It is so convenient, light and easy. Just record and flip up the USB jack and plug it in your computer.

I would recommend to everyone to also get the adaptable cable that plugs into your flip camera USB plug and your computer's USB port.

Now, all of my friends want one! I have started a trend in my neighborhood.

I've had this camera for about 3 months now and it's worked flawlessly. Only thing is you have to use Windows Movie Maker to convert the files to .WMV format so you can get the file size down to a reasonable level. The quality is barely reduced when you do that though. This camera is fun and easy to use and to document memories. The quality is good enough for me, especially considering the price. But don't expect anything that will totally blow you away. Surprisingly the camera works pretty good in low light situations. Easy to transfer to computer. My only gripe would be that the USB arm that extends out that you plug into your computer USB port (I have a tower computer..not a laptop) feels flimsy enough that it might break off due to the weight of the camera. So far so good and I've plugged it in more than 30 times I would suspect. But, I always cross my fingers that it doesn't break off when it's sitting there uploading. One of these days I'm gonna find something the right height to prop up under it for reassurance. But to summaraize, I'm very happy with this purchase.

I recently purchased the Flip Video Ultra and what a cool little camera!
Took it to Hawaii and got a bunch of neat clips of all the various places, tours and scenic spots we wanted to remember.

I have more expensive video cameras, but for a simple, inexpensive way to capture the moment, this is your ticket! I dig it.

i will not get into too many technical details, as it is has been explained in such depth by some of the reviewers here. From a usability stand-point, it caters to even the most tech-allergic.
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br /One other point is be careful when using it in harsh / industrial environments, especially manufacturing areas, i used mine in a forging industry once to video shoot the process (from a distance of 10-15 feet), but because of the heat, the CCD was damaged and now for some reason the screen does not work, but ofcourse this would happen to most camcorders,its just that this was a bit weak. No worries, got me a new one and its back to work! :) This is an example of quite rugged use though.
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br /I would recommend this device with full confidence and is a great gadget to have at home for those "urgent" video shoots that one does at home or on the go. It is very simple and the quality of video is very very good. makes for an awesome gift as well.
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Purchased this as a birthday gift for my husband.
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unbelievable, so light, so convinient, so easy to use, and so great video quality!!! I bought a $1000 Sony HD camcord in January but didn't have ANY chance to use it because it's so inconvinient!!!!
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br /This is great I can actually take it to the mountains, to parties, and every one, I mean every one wanted to buy one when I showed them how easy to shoot a video using this camera!!!
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I have been enjoying how easy the Flip Video Camcorder is to use. It has been able to catch cute moments with my daughter and son. The picture and sound quality are better than I expected! I was able to record my son's soccer game and it played back clearly. The videos are extremely easy to share on email, and can be copied to a flash drive. Overall, I am happy I made the investment in this camcorder! I just wish the silver arrow button area was more substantial in size.

Although I work with kids and video all the time, I was always reluctant to hand over my video camera to my 8 year old. Now that I've bought him this Flip video, he is so into it and edits lots of movies using Windows Movie Maker.
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br /One draw back is the software. I was hoping that the videos would easily transfer to my computer with the USB but you really must install the software. Also, the software doesn't allow you to choose the location of the transfer so you are stuck with the videos alwasy going into the Flip Video folder. Otherwise, very cool and surprisingly good quality camera.

I love my flip camera! What more can you ask for? You point and film and its a good quality video. I use it for You Tube, church videos and everything else. For the price you can not beat this little camera. I carry it in my purse everywhere I go! I love it! I've never had a problem out of it and I've had it almost a year! I would highly recommend this camera!

I am sure that you can get much better quality picture and sound with a more expensive camcorder, but for the money this one is great.
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br /A lot of people complained about the audio, but I haven't really noticed much of a problem. The video quality is maybe a little lower than I was hoping for, but it is still very good.
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br /The best things about this camcorder are that it is very compact so you can always have it with you, it is very cheap so that you don't worry about breaking it, and it is pretty much idiot proof.

This is a perfect gift for almost anyone on your