I first heard about this camera about 2 months ago. I was talking to one of my mentors about video marketing for my online business. I had been using a Sony for my video marketing but I could not get the quality videos I was after. With video marketing becoming a very viable way (and inexpensive) way to market, especially with companies like Traffic Geyser, it was time to upgrade to HD
I did my online research and I must admit I didn’t focus directly on the Flip Ultra HD, I needed something small to shoot in my home office. I wanted good quality as there are many HD computer monitors being used. At first, I was going to buy online but I needed instant gratification. I when to a local store and paid 179.00 for the video camera and went with the model 2120. This model has the largest hard drive, and even though my average video marketing clip is about 3 minutes each, I want to know I had some room to store them.
As for the Flip HD, it is very user friendly and has controls for those who are mechanically declined. With the exception of the on/off button, they are all located in the middle back of the Flip HD. The record button is the largest on the camera, there is a 1.5 x 1.5 screen to view your marketing video as you record and to review it before you download. I have to say I do miss the fold around screen on my old camera. This would let sneak a peek as I was recording to make sure I was centered and nothing distraction was in the video as well.
I am VERY surprised at the sound quality of the camera’s microphone. There is not an external microphone jack, which concerned me as I film in my home office that can echo, as well as outside where I have a waterfall. Once again, the camera performed beyond my expectations.
The video camera itself is about the size of a cell phone and it is all inclusive. There is no software to install. The Flip HD plug in to a USB port on your computer and installs the video edition software direct for the camera. This works great for the shorter internet marketing videos I do. I will capture 3-5 on the camera and upload them to my computer all at once. When you upload your marketing videos, you will have the option to delete them from the camera as you download them. The USB connection folds into the side of the camera when not in use. This feature help keep the cables to a minimum.
I did have one glitch with the hard drive on my camera; I somehow got a three minute marketing video stuck on the hard drive. At first, I was not very happy about this. But I always try to look at the best side of things, and in this case, I got to work with customer service and support. This was all done over the internet, and usually I cringe at the thought of submitting a help ticket. You know the “We will get back to you by morning” disclaimer/ email you get.
Well I’m happy to say not only did they get back to me the same day, when we exhausted every idea to fix the issue they ask me to send them the unit so they could pull the video off and reset the drive. It was hard to type the no thanks email with my jaw on the key board. Normally you have to beg a company to honor their warranty.
Here is the bottom line; the Flip HD Ultra is a GREAT Value. Good Quality HD marketing videos with good sound. If you’re just beginning or have swum a few laps in the pool, I would HIGHLY suggest this tool in your marketing war chest.
You can your own Flip HD Ultra by going to my tools section of the website. Just click the picture of the camera to purchase.
Have fun and remember success is not an event but a process.
Matthew Kominiak
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Yep, Matthew, recommend it to my clients for online marketing as well. Just sent out a newsletter about videocasting for small business. I use the Flip and have had great luck. Affordable little guy, easy for anyone to use.
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