Flip MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes
From the ManufacturerIntroducing Flip MinoHD Flip MinoHD provides you the power of self-expression, enabling you to shoot and share your stories with the world. MinoHD Overview: Weighing only 3. 3 ounces, MinoHD is the world’s smallest HD camcorder Super-slim, super-sleek design that fits into any pocket or purse Simple user interface features one-touch recording and digital zoom, making HD video easier and more fun than ever Holds 60 minutes of HD-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch built-in FlipShareTM software Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace Internal Li-ion battery recharges through built-in USB arm while you’re plugged into your computer Produces incredible HD 720p (1280 x 72…more
Like this post? Subscribe to RSS feed!
13 comments
Annissa on July 21, 2009 at 9:35 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Flip Mino HD
This is my first camcorder, recommended by an internet mentor, and I have used it for my first two attempts at videos for social media purposes (e.g.
Meyshia on July 21, 2009 at 9:45 am
The camera The camera has a 1. 5 inch screen that is vibrant but small. The camera is thin and can easily be slid into the front pocket of your jeans. It is extremely light. The buttons on the back are touch sensitive and are not typical buttons that you “press”. There is a nice quality built in microphone. Operation is dead simple. Turn it on and push the large red button to start record and then press it again to stop. The video quality: The video quality from this camera is phenomenal considering its price tag. No its not a Canon HV30 but its not supposed to be. There is very little motion blur and the colors are nicely saturated. Due to the higher quality video shakiness is more pronounced in the videos but its not terrible. The more still you can hold this camera the better. The sound is crisp and clear. I can easily say the quality of this camera trumps all other flash based camcorders in this price bracket. The Software Mac users rejoice! The Mino HD’s video files ( MPEG4) are natively supported by Mac OS X, Quicktime, & iMovie 8 or iMovie HD. The software (Flipshare) even allows stitching the footage together, adding music and transitions and exporting the finished result directly to Youtube or just onto your desktop. I am very impressed Pure Digital rewrote the software package so that the features for Mac Users were the same as PC users. When you first plug in the camera iPhoto will open and offer to import the video’s. You can override this in iPhoto’s preferences. From then on the Flipshare will open automatically. Final Conclusion: The Flip Mino HD billed as the worlds smallest HD camcorder (as of 11/14) is worth its weight in gold. Especially if you have a Mac! If I had to choose one con for this camera I would say that I wish they would’ve added an external microphone jack to it-but thats really reaching. It’s a wonderful camera for the money and they say the best camera for the job is the one thats with you when you really need it.
Cybille on July 21, 2009 at 10:19 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Really poor Quality Control – you may be lucky though
First up – great service from Amazon. I returned 2 of these and was refunded. The first one to be returned had a bad pixel – and also had touch buttons that randomly worked.
Anonymous on July 21, 2009 at 12:23 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
great camcorder
What a great and compact camcorder this is, I highly reccomend it. The videos it takes are of high quality and the camcorder itself is s prodect of our technolgy that is available…
Bing on July 21, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Flip camcorders are easy to use like the name suggests. So your friend starts pulling a stunt, or your baby starts taking the first step, you may have missed getting it on video earlier. . . but with the Flip you don’t. You flip out this sleek camcorder from your pocket (or purse)and take that video and then flip out the USB arm, plug it into your computer and start “flipping” your video directly into youtube. You can set your privacy options on the videos you upload to include only your circle. It’s super easy with the Flip and so nice to share special moments with your far away family and friends. Here’s what I like about this camcorder: – Takes HD video (720p) in 16:9 ratio, picture is very sharp especially when viewed on a computer screen or LCD TV. – To upload your video you just flip out the USB 2. 0 arm and plug it into your computer like a mini external drive. You can then directly upload your video to youtube, myspace or any other video-sharing website without having to transfer it to your computer. Or just upload it to your computer. – Super sleek and easy to carry in a pocket or small purse. Weighs only 3. 3 ounces and is 50% slimmer than the earlier Ultra series Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black). And Mino also has 4GB capacity compared to 2GB of Ultra – although both take 60 minutes of video – Controls are super-easy, really child’s play. A simple press of the big red button records video. The +/- signs operate the digital zoom and the left/right arrows scroll through videos. Touching the trash can button deletes a video. That’s it! – Good performance in low light – although one wishes for some sort of extra light source sometimes, this camcorder performs above average in low light – Sound is good especially given the size. The sound syncs well with the picture too. The videos I shoot with my digital camera sometimes go out of sync but not with the flip. – Easily charged through your computer, has a Li-ion battery as opposed to the Flip Ultra that used 2 AA batteries – Creates MP4 video with good compression so the files are not huge, easy to load files into youtube or your computer. The upload feature seems to be faster than the previous Flip Ultra. Video uploads can be slow but Flip seems to make good time with its H. 264 video and AAC sound compression which is stored as a MP4 file. – Software drivers are on the camcorder drive so you’re good to go with any PC or Mac. This camera works perfectly with Mac and iTunes for viewing your videos as well as Windows Media Player or any other popular player. – Included Flipware can be used to edit/share/organize video files. I don’t use it though, I just drag and drop the files to my computer, so easy – It also comes with video cable to watch your video on a TV – The camera is smooth and sleek and self-contained which makes it fairly rugged compared to the super sensitive traditional camcorders. The lens is also protected and has been able to weather some minor drops. –Comes with a basic soft carrying pouch although you may prefer to buy a separate case. Here’s what I don’t like: – Zoom is limited at 2X digital zoom. It’s great for making videos of people right in front of you but if you’re trying to record a performance from a distance prepare to be disappointed. – Given basic controls it’s also difficult to zoom in as smoothly as my Sony MiniDV camcorder to capture people’s facial expressions without noticeable camera shake and repositioning. I find Flip is best for mostly fixed focus videos. – Due to higher definition video, camera shake can also be more pronounced. A tripod or putting the camcorder on a flat surface will help minimize shake. – Li-ion battery replacement is only available through the Flip Support as of now, the earlier Ultra series used the widely available AA batteries – The 1. 5″ screen makes it difficult to see what you’re recording at times. Since there is no tilt like traditional camcorders it is also not possible to hold the camcorder over your head and shoot something. Although FLIP says the screen is trans-reflective, it can be hard to see in bright sunlight. Overall, I like this camcorder for its super sharp videos and ease of use. A high end camcorder may be nice for very special occasions but it’s not possible to carry my bigger camcorder at all times. You can also use your digital camera to make videos but the resolution is not good and files are large and unwieldy and cannot be widely shared. I find it worth carrying the Flip with a digital camera in my purse and can do so because of its slimness. I have found myself capturing more moments on video since I started using the Flip camcorders. These moments would have never got on video if I did not have the Flip camcorder which I could pull out and turn on in a few seconds!
Deniz on July 21, 2009 at 2:10 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT- BATTERY PROBLEMS!!
When I first received this camera I was thrilled and couldn’t wait to take it on vacation with me. While on vacation it needed to be recharged, for the first time.
Riva on July 21, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Amazon should really consider only allowing those who actually purchase the product to review it. Contrary to D. Knapp’s inaccurate claim of false advertising(do your research), this unit is indeed capable of High Definition video at 1280×720 and it looks quite stunning, more so than I expected. I was satisfied with the original Flip Mino’s video and audio quality. This is icing on the cake. The software seems to be improved over the original and regular Flip devices. I found it to be much snappier too. My only gripe is low level lighting situations. It would be nice to see an add on infrared light system or a light accessory attachment. I’m sure battery issues might play a role in the decision to leave that option out though. If you’re like me and only drag your real camcorder out on the holidays, or you always seem to miss those Kodak moments with the kids, the Flip Mino HD is for you!
Frye on July 21, 2009 at 5:07 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Flip mino more like a gadget
I bought the flip mino HD upon the recommendation of a video guy who was mostly emphasizing the ease to upload short videos to the web.
Yancy on July 21, 2009 at 7:28 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great results from a tiny camera
After weighing the choice between this amazing little device or upgrading to the new iPhone, I settled on the Flip MinoHD for a couple of reasons.
Frick on July 21, 2009 at 8:42 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
This thing kept on FREEZING, sent it back for warranty, froze again. Lost memories, totally unreliable
I bought it, I actually liked the thing then when I was on vacation in Mexico, the thing froze on me. Then it would do it like every 4th or 5th time I used it.
Anonymous on July 21, 2009 at 10:32 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
compact but fall short
I had this camcorder for a few wks now, the compact size is great and I carried it everywhere I go. However, it does have its short comings.
Phillip on July 22, 2009 at 1:13 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Remarkabley clear, easy, cheap. Slightly unsteady.
The MinoHD is excellent. Far, far cheaper than any other HD camcorder, easy to use & super quick. It has a great depth perception – I filmed a soccer match from high in the…
Phomello on July 22, 2009 at 3:47 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent value and great image quality for the $$$$
This camcorder delivers surprising good image quality both in outdoor and indoor lighting and even in low light situations. The sound quality is also excellent.