Product Review - Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes

The Flip Ultra HD camcorder  is actually marketed as pocket-sized HD camcorder with simple to use interface. This short article reviews a few of the top features of this particular HD camcorder.


Design:
Flip ultra camcorder is small, sleek and stylish and can conveniently be carried into your pocket. It comes with the rubberized plastics to keep a firm grip, bright LCD screen and the ability to lock the controls so it doesn't accidentally switch on.

Start up:
Ultra HD comes pre-loaded with Flip Share software. It will install itself when you connect the camera to the computer utilizing USB socket and prevents unnecessary hassle of manual installation of software. Also the camera is incredibly simple to operate and even a small child won't have any difficulty in this regard.

Life of the battery:
Flip ultra HD  is sold with rechargeable battery that may be recharged by connecting to the pc. The manufacturer says the battery would come up to 120 minutes. But actually it comes around 70 to 80 minutes. However a good thing about this ultra HD is there is an option to use 2 AA batteries in case if the battery charge is very low. This model also includes a choice of auto off which is helpful to save battery. At times when the camera gets warm it will not charge saying it's too hot. You must disconnect it and cool it down then start over. Do not leave it plugged in, because it will never resume charging.



Video quality:
The quality of the video is fantastic. Ultra HD includes that signature Flip quality while using newest in HD technology. You can record up to 120 minutes of HD video on the included 8GB memory. but even in low light, the video still looks excellent in HD. With the included HDMI output makes it simple have fun with your videos on your own HDTV.Using Zoom occasionally affects the caliber of video. Because the ultra HD includes only 2x zoom, it is not ideal for filming live shows but great in catching nearby short lived moments.

Software:
Flip video contains superb software, which is better than any software that ever came with Sony. With this particular software you'll be able to edit, deliver email. take snapshots, organize using drag and drop your videos into files you've created, or use the automatic date-stamped folders. You can also make movies add your own music. Additionally, it has enhanced freeze-frame capabilities which are useful to decide on a snap shot from any of the thirty frames (per second) of your video. The software reads the video off the camcorder (or your hard drive), compresses it for upload to the net, with just a couple clicks.

Compatibility:
Ultra HD is not compatible with some old computers. The minimum requirements to run the software is an Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz and at least 512 MB of RAM. It is best to check your pc prior to you buying this camcorder.To conclude Flip Ultra HD camcorder is a simple no frills camcorder, very portable around, capture superb quality shots in a moment notice. For the money this is a must have...


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