Flip camcorder
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Drifting
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Flip camcorder
I'm not sure if this is the right place and I apologize if it's not. Does anyone have the flip camcorder? I was thinkin of getting one but wasn't sure if it's a pos. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks guys
paulie
paulie
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My Mother has one. They're better than cell phone video, but are definitely not camcorders. If you're looking for something to shoot youtube videos, go for it. If you're looking for something to tape the kids first x-mas, get a real camcorder.
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Drifting
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Lol I have a real one. Basically was lookin for something to post and send vids real quick. Thanks for the info.
Melting Slicks
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They're great little cameras and can shoot 720p video and pretty good quality sound as well. Importing, editing, and posting/e-mailing is a breeze. All the software is self-contained on the camera, so no matter what computer you plug its USB output into, it works.
Only downside I've seen is that it has no real image stabilizer, so if you walk with it, it's bumpy and zooming/focusing is limited. For most stuff, it beats a camcorder just for the sheer convenience factor. If you want more stable images and more control, use a camcorder, but also be prepared to spend more time importing and editing to view them.
Only downside I've seen is that it has no real image stabilizer, so if you walk with it, it's bumpy and zooming/focusing is limited. For most stuff, it beats a camcorder just for the sheer convenience factor. If you want more stable images and more control, use a camcorder, but also be prepared to spend more time importing and editing to view them.
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They're great little cameras and can shoot 720p video and pretty good quality sound as well. Importing, editing, and posting/e-mailing is a breeze. All the software is self-contained on the camera, so no matter what computer you plug its USB output into, it works.
Only downside I've seen is that it has no real image stabilizer, so if you walk with it, it's bumpy and zooming/focusing is limited. For most stuff, it beats a camcorder just for the sheer convenience factor. If you want more stable images and more control, use a camcorder, but also be prepared to spend more time importing and editing to view them.
Only downside I've seen is that it has no real image stabilizer, so if you walk with it, it's bumpy and zooming/focusing is limited. For most stuff, it beats a camcorder just for the sheer convenience factor. If you want more stable images and more control, use a camcorder, but also be prepared to spend more time importing and editing to view them.
a real good Sony but not to sound stupid, I have a hard time getting my footage up. Same thing why I don't have a avatar or no album in my profile. Thanks for the input.
Paulie
