Flip UltraHD U260 Camcorder Review

Flip UltraHD U260



I was previously using an older Sony Handycam and the Sony GC1 Netsharing Cam to create my videos, but decided I wanted to step up to HD. Since money is tight and the holidays are coming I wanted something low-cost. When I saw the Flip UltraHD priced at just $58.99 at Wal-Mart.com I decided to go for it. It's got some pros and cons. These are the details:

· Shoot up to 1 hour of amazing HD video on the easy-to-use, pocket-sized UltraHD

· Press the big red button to start capturing vibrant HD video (720p / 30fps) on the super-simple user interface

· Comes with 4 GB of built-in memory, letting you capture up to 1 hour of HD video; no additional memory cards required

· Power up with the included standard AA batteries. And for even better charge time, try using the Flip Video Rechargeable Battery Pack (sold separately)

· Connect the built-in USB arm to your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software

· Use FlipShare software to organize and edit your videos, capture photos, send video greeting cards and create custom movies

· Share videos privately using FlipShare's attachment-free email or by creating Flip Channels; post publicly with direct video shares to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

· Watch your videos on your HDTV by connecting your UltraHD to your HDTV with the Flip Video HDMI Mini Cable (sold separately)

· Flip UltraHD White U260 Video Camera records high-quality H.264 HD videos that are compatible with most video-playing applications, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player, and iTunes

· Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per seconds (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files

· Included in package: Flip UltraHD video camera, two standard AA batteries, user guide

All in all I would recommend this little camcorder to anyone wishing to include HD videos in their blog posts.

Here is a link to the: Flip UltraHD U260 Camcorder video review that I put together in the hopes it might help other people decide. The review includes a video I took with the Flip.