My husband and I love taking pictures and shooting videos of our little boy. In fact, most days while we’re out, you’ll find me with both my camera and my video camera, waiting to capture one of our toddler’s quirky, funny, and otherwise adorable moments. I have to admit that while having a camcorder is a nice luxury, I don’t find it highly practical for every day moments. Father’s don’t carry bags or purses so a recording device would have to fit in a pocket for it to be practical.
We recently had an opportunity to test out the newly updated Flip Ultra. For $150.00, you can get dad a quality, portable camcorder that he’ll actually want to use. Now, I never reviewed or even used the original Flip so I have nothing to compare it to, but hubby and I were truly impressed with how easy it is to record, upload, and share videos. Plus, it fits in my husband’s pocket! I know this because he toted it all over Disneyland last week. Here is a little bit more about the camera from the site:
Now available in both high-definition and standard-resolution models, the new line offers everyday consumers the easiest and most affordable way to capture and share high-quality video. The new Flip Ultra and Flip UltraHD feature two hours of recording time, a large high-resolution two-inch screen, and convenient battery recharging through the built-in USB arm.
I have not seen the HD version of this camera, but we were highly satisfied with the quality and resolution of the picture the camera provided. It has a conveniently simple interface, a speaker above the screen for playback, and a generous 4 GB built-in memory (2 hours of recording time). Some cameras utilize rechargeable batteries. The Flip, however, comes with 2 double AA batteries but you can purchase a rechargeable battery pack for an additional cost (which I highly recommend). I wouldn’t want to run out of battery time while trying to capture an important moment. The only thing I wish this camera had was a light for nighttime shooting.
I was able to upload videos from my MAC without a problem (it was so easy!). Check out this video from Disneyland last week:
The camera is available in 4 fun colors (black, white, yellow, and pink). This would make a great gift for Father’s Day. I think every new dad should tote one into the delivery room (just be sure to get the wife’s permission!). You can also purchase the HD version for $199.99.
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