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Flip Video Camera?

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MikeTK
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Im considering buying a Flip video camera.
I've heard positive and negative responses from a few people i've talked to.
But I'm Curious what anyone on N.S. has to say about that camerPr
Dec 15 2009 2:13AM
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horner
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Check out the Kodak Zx1.  Flips suck.
Dec 15 2009 2:17AM
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MikeTK
Posts: 549 - Karma: 126
whats the price range for it?
Dec 15 2009 2:20AM
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noparking
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149 give or take
Dec 15 2009 3:50AM
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MikeTK
Posts: 549 - Karma: 126
okay dope ill check it out
Dec 15 2009 11:22AM
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DFull15
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You say it's better than the flip, but flips suck. Is this Kodak ZX1 a good camera to buy if you want something cheap?
Dec 15 2009 3:45PM
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Dbit
Posts: 385 - Karma: 71
Invest a little more and get the sanyo xacti, i wish i at least did that
Dec 15 2009 5:14PM
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MikeTK
Posts: 549 - Karma: 126
can that be found in stores like best buy?
or should i look online for it?
Dec 15 2009 9:16PM
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.brian
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Well, I have a nice camera but my brother likes to ski around all day with his flip in his coat, just incase somebodys trying something sick he can film. Its actually real convenient
Dec 15 2009 9:53PM
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MikeTK
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thats true. its nice that its small
Dec 18 2009 7:27PM
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AMD_5
Posts: 745 - Karma: 15
Zi8 > ZX1

The Zi8 has 1080p. picture quality looks great for a $180 camera

http://www.vimeo.com/7441181
Dec 22 2009 12:00AM
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horner
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True, but one downside is that it is not weather/water resistant.  I've used the Zx1 mounted to a kayak and it got splashed with water multiple times and it still works perfect.
Dec 22 2009 3:03AM
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MikeTK
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i will be using the camera for skiing though. not kayaking
Dec 22 2009 4:29PM
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Six.0.Tree-ski
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melted snow = water. you probably will fall/drop your camera
Dec 22 2009 9:00PM
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MikeTK
Posts: 549 - Karma: 126
your right there.
but wrist staps and camera cases can help with that
Dec 26 2009 5:43PM
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titsLOL
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I don't really see the point to buying cameras like that for skiing when you could spend a little bit more for a gopro hd which is waterproof, awesome quality, and if you just want to have something in your pocket to film occasional tricks with you can take it out of the casing and it is tiny. Mow some lawns, shovel some driveways and get a gopro.
Jan 2 2010 12:32PM
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iannelson
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My mom has a flip. The quality isn't amazing, but for 150 you can't complain.

BUT i would suggest saving a little and getting a go-pro.
Jan 2 2010 8:58PM
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JOHNishi
Posts: 118 - Karma: 11
iv got a flip HD, its super convienient that you can just pull it out whenever, and the battery set-up is far superior to the alkalines or recharchables you need for the go-pro. and its definitley in 720p HD.im having a little trouble editing the footage though, but i'm a noob at movie maker, so it's probably my fault.
Jan 2 2010 10:12PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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yeah the GoPro HD is amazing, save up for it and you get superior quality video, waterproofness, awesome fisheye that the flip doesnt have, and still pictures too. The GoPro is amazing
Jan 2 2010 10:17PM
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bazizlee
Posts: 18 - Karma: 9
when it comes to videography
its all about investing in something good because if not you'll end up upgrading if you keep it as a hobby (especially lenses)
i wish i saved all my christmas money for years just to get an HVX or PMW ( i got an hv30 which you can find relativley* damn cheap $600 but its still a real camera where you can learn)

ofcourse if your looking for some quick flick for the season to show to your family (lame/waste of money)
get a flip or whatever

thats my opinion at least
Jan 3 2010 12:02AM
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bazizlee
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by relativley* i mean compared to other cameras in the HD category with the ability to change atleast a FEW settings (shutter/MF/etc)
Jan 3 2010 12:05AM
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rsvp
Posts: 1516 - Karma: 2,611

flips really arent that great

save up for something better

Jan 3 2010 1:39AM
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Corwack10
Posts: 323 - Karma: 37

I love my flip its good for what it is, you should be more spesific for your uses, some people may say it sucks but it depends what its being used on, its super easy to use no hook ups for stuff to lose or brake, software is simple and works well, the camera itself its preaty nice, shoots in hd and has a good microphone pic up.

Jan 3 2010 3:09PM
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Algebra
Posts: 5215 - Karma: 1,677
i got a flip ultra hd and i love to see the quality check out new years eve edit in my videos i recorded it with a flip
Jan 3 2010 6:13PM
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Davy.Crockett
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i just got a flip and messed around on it a bit but the editing program seems sorta rough. is there a way to put the shots you get on to imovie or something? you can just drag the clips in or anything
Jan 5 2010 2:03AM
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