
Average Reviews:

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The camera has a 1.5 inch screen that is vibrant but small. The camera is thin and can easily be slid into the front pocket of your jeans. It is extremely light. The buttons on the back are touch sensitive and are not typical buttons that you "press". There is a nice quality built in microphone. Operation is dead simple. Turn it on and push the large red button to start record and then press it again to stop.
The video quality:
The video quality from this camera is phenomenal considering its price tag. No its not a Canon HV30 but its not supposed to be.There is very little motion blur and the colors are nicely saturated. Due to the higher quality video shakiness is more pronounced in the videos but its not terrible. The more still you can hold this camera the better. The sound is crisp and clear. I can easily say the quality of this camera trumps all other flash based camcorders in this price bracket.
The Software
Mac users rejoice! The Mino HD's video files ( MPEG4) are natively supported by Mac OS X, Quicktime, & iMovie 8 or iMovie HD. The software (Flipshare) even allows stitching the footage together, adding music and transitions and exporting the finished result directly to Youtube or just onto your desktop. I am very impressed Pure Digital rewrote the software package so that the features for Mac Users were the same as PC users. When you first plug in the camera iPhoto will open and offer to import the video's. You can override this in iPhoto's preferences. From then on the Flipshare will open automatically.
Final Conclusion:
The Flip Mino HD billed as the worlds smallest HD camcorder (as of 11/14) is worth its weight in gold. Especially if you have a Mac! If I had to choose one con for this camera I would say that I wish they would've added an external microphone jack to it-but thats really reaching. It's a wonderful camera for the money and they say the best camera for the job is the one thats with you when you really need it.
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Flip MinoHD Video Camera - Chrome, 4 GB, 1 Hour (1st Generation) OLD MODELPut the power of HD in your pocket. MinoHD offers stunningly crisp, HD-quality video in a sleek, simple camcorder thats designable. The MinoHD combines Flips signature simplicity with breathtaking quality. In addition to letting you shoot and share in cinematic widescreen, the MinoHD is as sleek and designable as the original Mino. FEATURES:
The worlds smallest HD camcorder, weighing only 3.3 ounces
Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch built-in FlipShare software
Built-in memory for up to 60 minutes of high-quality video
Rechargeable lithium ion battery charges via your USB port. Approximately 2 hours of recording per charge.
Start recording within 3 seconds of power-up
Advanced playback, pause, fast forward/rewind features
Records high-quality H.264 videos that work with iTunes, iMovie, and iPhoto
"Child Safe" mode to prevent accidental deletions of clips
Fast lensgreat low or bright light results, 2x digital zoom
1.5 color high-brightness (transflective) display for easy recording and super-clear viewing in bright sunlight
Silent mode for recording in sensitive situations
TV connector cable included to watch videos on television
Tripod mount fits any standard tripod
Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second progressive scan
Records high-quality H.264 videos that work with iTunes, iMovie, and iPhoto (MP4 files)
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