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Technical Details
- World’s smallest HD camcorder (720p) with super-slim, super-sleek design
- One-touch recording to 4GB (60 mins) of built-in memory
- E-mail your videos or upload direct to site like YouTube, MySpace, and AOL
- Flip-out USB for simple, fast video transfer
- Easy-to-use editing software and file format for use with devices like iTunes and iMovie
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Flip MinoHDFlip MinoHD is the world’s smallest HD camcorder. But, in this case, small in size translates to high in quality. Flip MinoHD produces vibrant HD 720p (1280 x 720, 16:9 widescreen) video that can be enjoyed on any HDTV. Flip camcorders have earned a reputation for high-quality video, and MinoHD combines that signature Flip quality with the latest in HD technology. Its 4 GB of built-in memory lets you capture an hour of brilliant HD video, even in low-light situations. Plus, premier AAC audio means your videos will sound clearer than ever. The Power of HD Video in Your Pocket
Flip MinoHD offers the same features that have made Flip Mino a huge hit. Weighing only 93.5 grammes, Flip MinoHD features a super-sleek, super-portable design that truly puts the power of HD video in your pocket. This portability allows you to capture HD video almost anywhere you go: a morning hike, a lazy afternoon at the park, a late-night party, and everything in between. Like other Flip Video camcorders, MinoHD offers a simple user interface with one-touch recording, making it easier and more fun than ever to take HD-quality video. Simply power on and press record, and you’ll be capturing HD video in seconds. When it’s time to edit or share your videos, flip out the USB arm and connect to any Mac or PC to launch the built-in FlipShare software.
Built-in FlipShare SoftwareMinoHD comes equipped with FlipShare -- Flip Video's new video-sharing solution. FlipShare lets you take advantage of all of the following great features: Save and Organise: Watch your videos on your computer whenever you want, and create your own folders to organise your videos, or simply use the automatic date-stamp system. Publish Online: Upload your videos instantly to YouTube, MySpace, AOL Video and many other websites, all with the click of a button. It’s never been this easy to publish online!
Email Videos: Send your videos privately to friends and family, and select from a wide assortment of included greeting cards to personalise your message. Edit and Create Movies: Edit individual clips and create custom movies--complete with your favorite music. FlipShare even allows you to capture snapshots from your videos.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
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The Flip Mino HD is a mobile phone sized camcorder which records in a high definition format. It doesn't need tapes, discs or batteries and is small enough to slip into your pocket. It does come very nicely packaged in a compact box which seems designed to remind you just how small this camcorder is.
In use it is incredibly simple to operate - my technophobe wife loves it and can use it very easily. In fact, because it's so simple I could happily let my small nieces hold it without worrying that they might press the wrong button or damage it somehow. Although the picture quality isn't perfect it is very good for a small lens unit such as this one, and it adapts quickly to low light levels - in some situations it gave more detail in low light than I could make out by sight. The sound quality is very good too and it picks out conversations quite well even in noisier surroundings. It can be hand held, stood up on it's flat bottom or used on a tripod.
There aren't any software discs to worry about as everything is stored in the camcorder for you to use if you want, or you can just copy and paste the files to play another way on your computer. However, I did have some problems playing the HD videos on my computer - using Quicktime Player it couldn't handle the HD clips without some jerkiness, and the best results were obtained by simply connecting it up to my television. One very important thing to note is that the Mino Flip is TOUGH - it was accidentally dropped about four feet onto concrete slabs and the only damage is a small scratch on the corner - and it still works perfectly!
There is only one real drawback for me - like any other small recording device this unit suffers from camera shake and would benefit from some stability software being installed.
In use it is incredibly simple to operate - my technophobe wife loves it and can use it very easily. In fact, because it's so simple I could happily let my small nieces hold it without worrying that they might press the wrong button or damage it somehow. Although the picture quality isn't perfect it is very good for a small lens unit such as this one, and it adapts quickly to low light levels - in some situations it gave more detail in low light than I could make out by sight. The sound quality is very good too and it picks out conversations quite well even in noisier surroundings. It can be hand held, stood up on it's flat bottom or used on a tripod.
There aren't any software discs to worry about as everything is stored in the camcorder for you to use if you want, or you can just copy and paste the files to play another way on your computer. However, I did have some problems playing the HD videos on my computer - using Quicktime Player it couldn't handle the HD clips without some jerkiness, and the best results were obtained by simply connecting it up to my television. One very important thing to note is that the Mino Flip is TOUGH - it was accidentally dropped about four feet onto concrete slabs and the only damage is a small scratch on the corner - and it still works perfectly!
There is only one real drawback for me - like any other small recording device this unit suffers from camera shake and would benefit from some stability software being installed.
75 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
I already had the original Ultra Version of this product, which I was very pleased with, despite it being a little bit bulky. I bought the Mino because I wanted to assess the HD Quality. To be honest, the HD quality is pretty acceptable but I think there is a overall flaw in this product. The focal length of the lens appears to be far too narrow, and unlike with a wide angle lens, so get a group of people in the shot you have to move quite a way back. I have only used it a few times and maybe I will learn to live with this 'flaw'. I did not have the same problem with the Flip Ultra so I really wish I'd have bought one of those.
In summary, I would avoid this product and go for the Flip Ultra every time. I hope this helps somebody!
In summary, I would avoid this product and go for the Flip Ultra every time. I hope this helps somebody!
109 of 112 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
I have used this high definition camcorder of mobile phone dimensions for recording guitar pieces and people speaking. The video and the sound quality are excellent. Putting videos onto youtube with the camera's software is straightforward as is editing the videos.
You plug the camera straight into your computer via a flip out USB jack and you can then work with your vids while the camera is charging.
There are two tiny niggles with the camera. As is often the case, in the paper instructions one of the procedures does not give the right button to press to do something(see later for correct order). Once you have cracked this everything is very easy. Secondly when using the camera's own software rather than another upload programme to transfer videos to youtube, an irritating message is embedded on your youtube video saying 'recorded on (date) on a flip mino camcorder'(or words to that effect)which stays there even if you delete it on the youtube upload set up. I have managed to get rid of this once or twice and will eventually suss out how to avoid this or use another upload programme for transfer.
Now that youtube is doing HD vids the quality of the HD recording is not diminished by uploading to a lower format.
Unlike it's Kodak counterpart, this camera can be stood on a flat surface because the designers were smart enough not to put the attachment for the handcord on the bottom surface. There is also a standard tripod thread and the small Gorillapod tripod works well.
Switch on, frame the shot, press the red button to start and finish recording. Press bottom right then top left to view. Press the trashcan, bottom left and top left to erase ( these buttons move the cursor to yes). Use the plus and minus signs to zoom when recording - if you must - and to adjust volume when playing back. The camera will switch itself off if you leave it standing for more than about 30 secs.
When plugged into the computer a white light on the usb jack flashes until charged then stays on all the time. Remember to press your 'safely remove device' button on your computer toolbar before removing the camera from the USB socket, just in case...
The best piece of gear for me. Well thought out and not complicated but beautiful results. Expect to pay around £170 with delivery included. I would not buy this particular product from the US. Get a proper import designed for the UK.
You plug the camera straight into your computer via a flip out USB jack and you can then work with your vids while the camera is charging.
There are two tiny niggles with the camera. As is often the case, in the paper instructions one of the procedures does not give the right button to press to do something(see later for correct order). Once you have cracked this everything is very easy. Secondly when using the camera's own software rather than another upload programme to transfer videos to youtube, an irritating message is embedded on your youtube video saying 'recorded on (date) on a flip mino camcorder'(or words to that effect)which stays there even if you delete it on the youtube upload set up. I have managed to get rid of this once or twice and will eventually suss out how to avoid this or use another upload programme for transfer.
Now that youtube is doing HD vids the quality of the HD recording is not diminished by uploading to a lower format.
Unlike it's Kodak counterpart, this camera can be stood on a flat surface because the designers were smart enough not to put the attachment for the handcord on the bottom surface. There is also a standard tripod thread and the small Gorillapod tripod works well.
Switch on, frame the shot, press the red button to start and finish recording. Press bottom right then top left to view. Press the trashcan, bottom left and top left to erase ( these buttons move the cursor to yes). Use the plus and minus signs to zoom when recording - if you must - and to adjust volume when playing back. The camera will switch itself off if you leave it standing for more than about 30 secs.
When plugged into the computer a white light on the usb jack flashes until charged then stays on all the time. Remember to press your 'safely remove device' button on your computer toolbar before removing the camera from the USB socket, just in case...
The best piece of gear for me. Well thought out and not complicated but beautiful results. Expect to pay around £170 with delivery included. I would not buy this particular product from the US. Get a proper import designed for the UK.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sexy gizmo which falls down on usability
Pros:
- Looks good and small form factor fits nicely in the hand
- Good quality HD video footage
Cons:
- Narrower field of view than any other camera... Read more
- Looks good and small form factor fits nicely in the hand
- Good quality HD video footage
Cons:
- Narrower field of view than any other camera... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Avogadro23
flippin good
i bought this product after seeing it on one of the shopping channels, when i recivd it it was very easy to use the software built into it is excellent i would reccomend this to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. A. J. Davies
great buy
This is a great buy, i love it. This is so light, so easy to use and the quality of the output is great. This is my second Flip (last one got ran over, opps! Read more
Published 9 months ago by E Roy
Just a kids toy!
My mum got me this crappy camera for my birthday last week, although I told her a million times that I wanted the new Sony Bloggie 3D. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Charlie boi
LOOKS GOOD BUT THAT WAS ALL
Beautifully boxed, gorgeous to look at but when I connected it to my Vista PC the built in software would not boot up -so it was quite useless for uploading to Youtube. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Leonard Wells
Now frozen.. hard to return..
After very little use the camera is now unusable. Does not charge.
Tried to resolve with company... did not want to know.
Tried with Amazon they have no replacement. Read more
Tried to resolve with company... did not want to know.
Tried with Amazon they have no replacement. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ken
Flip camcorder
Hi
My son ordered this camcorder and has been really happy with it and the service was brilliant. Thankyou.
Kym
My son ordered this camcorder and has been really happy with it and the service was brilliant. Thankyou.
Kym
Published 15 months ago by Kym
not happy!!!!
my flip camera has still not arrives i want a full refund as this was xmas present but it not the middle of jan? not happy!!!!!!!!
Published 16 months ago by ben
Good but Flawed
Second Mino I have received as a gift. First failed within a year (not through rough use). Second appeared to fail but in fact the unit can become frozen and there is a reset... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Ian P. Scott
Flip Mino HD
Bought as a present for 9 year old. Brilliantly simple to use and to playback through TV or upload to computer. Ideal for non tekkies. Read more
Published 16 months ago by ourtony27
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