I need your help. I've been on the lookout for a handy digital camcorder for a while now. I need something to use while I'm traveling abroad, so I need it to be cheap and portable without sacrificing quality.
Wayne recently posted up a video using his new Flip Ultra HD. I love the video/audio quality so I decided to go check it out. I went browsing through the Flip Video Store and realized that they currently have 4 different models. Here's my dilemma. Which one should I get?
There's the Ultra ($150), the Ultra HD ($200), the Mino ($180) and the Mino HD ($230). What are the differences? you might ask. Well, besides the prices...
MINO
ULTRA
PROS AND CONS
Pros for the Minos: Smaller/cuter, custom designable (sooo cool),
Cons for the Minos: Less recording time, super tiny display screen, cost
Pros for the Ultras: Double the recording time of the Minos, cheaper, larger screen, longer battery life, replaceable/rechargeable AA batteries
Cons for the Ultras: Bulkier, not as sexy, can't custom design
CONCLUSIONS?
After checking out reviews and tests on Youtube, I'm leaning towards the Ultra HD. But before I invest in it, I was just wondering what you guys recommend. Do you guys have any experience using these cameras or even one of a different brand? I'd really appreciate any feedback/advice. Thanks!!!
Wayne recently posted up a video using his new Flip Ultra HD. I love the video/audio quality so I decided to go check it out. I went browsing through the Flip Video Store and realized that they currently have 4 different models. Here's my dilemma. Which one should I get?
Flip Mino on Right, Flip Ultra on Left
There's the Ultra ($150), the Ultra HD ($200), the Mino ($180) and the Mino HD ($230). What are the differences? you might ask. Well, besides the prices...
MINO
Mino
Record time: 60 min.
Memory: 2GB
Battery Life: 4 hours
Mino HD
Record time: 60 min.
Memory: 4 GB
Battery Life: 2 hours
VS
ULTRA
Ultra
Record time: 120 min.
Memory: 4 GB
Battery Life: 4.5 hours
Ultra HD
Record time: 120 min.
Memory: 8 GB
Battery Life: 2.5 hours
PROS AND CONS
Pros for the Minos: Smaller/cuter, custom designable (sooo cool),
Cons for the Minos: Less recording time, super tiny display screen, cost
Pros for the Ultras: Double the recording time of the Minos, cheaper, larger screen, longer battery life, replaceable/rechargeable AA batteries
Cons for the Ultras: Bulkier, not as sexy, can't custom design
CONCLUSIONS?
After checking out reviews and tests on Youtube, I'm leaning towards the Ultra HD. But before I invest in it, I was just wondering what you guys recommend. Do you guys have any experience using these cameras or even one of a different brand? I'd really appreciate any feedback/advice. Thanks!!!