Is this worth a purchase?
 

I was thinking about buying a camera cause sadly enough, I have never owned one. I saw this HD video camcorder and its cheaper than most cameras. I saw some sample footage on youtube and it seems pretty solid. Only problem is you can only get stills from the video through the editing software. Do you think this is worth a buy or should I just buy a regular camera? With the camcorder I may be able to make some future ex gf content of my own. :winkwink:

Flip UltraHD Camcorder
http://www.amazon.com/Flip-UltraHD-C...d_bxgy_p_img_a

Is it worth it? Is there anything else out there that's better for around the same price?

I have one that I like to keep in my pocket.

It works great!

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...243&CatId=3624

this camera will take better pictures by far, if you want a small cheap camera (also shoots video too)

I heard that the regular flip took better video than the flip HD, not sure how true that is but the Flip Ultra got better reviews at Newegg than the Flip UltraHD.

Ah too late, I pressed the process transaction button. :) You can shoot underwater which is cool cause snorkling in San Diego is pretty nice. I've wasted my money on dumber things.

I just got the Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera



I like it. It's not going to replace my Canon HV40, but it's great for the price.
I got a 32GB card and it can record all night with USB mini powder plug.


Living at the beach I need the waterproof feature.:thumbsup

Product Features
Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 m)
Full 1080p HD video
Electronic image stabilization
Brilliant 2.0 in. color display
Capture 5 megapixel HD stills (16:9)

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It has Electronic image stabilization but it's small and light so get a
small tripod

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i have the hd flip myself and its been a great little camera... taking lots of vid out here in bali with it right now.

Looks cool. I'm gonna get one. How long of videos can you record on it? I dont see that anywhere.

Record about 20 min per 1 GB at 720p HD at 30 fps. Actual results may vary.

I got a 32GB 30MB/s card so it should have lot of time:winkwink:


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SanDisk 32GB Extreme


SanDisk Ultra 32GB SDHC Card

Kodak zi8 is much better and cheaper.

Edit: I love that it has an external mic jack.

Isn't the Zi8 last years model?

$148.79 at Amazon

Bottom line its not real HD but 720p which is 2 steps down. Inexpensive, good unit in the end - can't complain.

How is that 2 steps down...? Isnt 1080p real HD? and one step down is 720p?

Try this shot with your non-waterproof Zi8



Kodak Playsport = a good buy @ $136:thumbsup

Even with the Electronic image stabilization, users need to learn how to hold the camera steady.

My Mom has the Kodak Zi8 and it takes some nice video.

I think there's a 1080i in there somewhere.

720 pixels tall is considered hd, just not full hd, allot of hd programming is 720
full hd = 1080 pixels tall