Flip Digital Video Camera
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Flip Mino, 40% slimmer
Enter the bad boys of mobile movie making: the Flip camera range. They’re a pair of easy-peasy digital video cameras that have already taken America by storm. Their trick is to be like Herman Munster: simple, sturdy, and with a heart of gold. The Flip Ultra II and Flip Mino cameras are both so simple to use that anyone from 5 to 105 can be a miniature director: press the large button that says ‘on’, press the button that says ‘start’ and hocus pocus – you’re the cul-de-sac’s very own Stanley Kubrick all of a sudden.
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Press record |
Point and film |
connect USB to your PC or Mac |
Flip out USB connector
New: Flip Ultra II
You’ll be pleased to hear that just like Gremlins, the SAS and moths, Flip cameras excel in low light conditions – so indoors shooting and evening trips are a doddle to put down for posterity, even when you compare the results to cameras five times the price.
Screenshot of computer software
Soft Pouch pack available
Flip Ultra II Colours:
Fuchsia |
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White |
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Black |
Flip Mino Colours:
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White |
Black |
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More Info
Flip Family Days Out Offer
- All you have to do is go to www.doyouflip.co.uk to register your Flip, and you'll receive your Flip Family Days Out card by post
- Terms and conditions apply &ndash PDF Download (72kb)
- Promotion available until 06/09/2010
If you were looking for a High Definition video camera, then you need the New Flip Mino HD!
Technical Specification:
| Model | Flip Mino | Flip Ultra II |
| Recording time | 60min |
120min |
| Internal Memory | 2GB |
4GB |
| LCD Screen Size | 1.5" (Diagonal) | 2" (Diagonal) |
| LCD Screen Type | Transmissive TFT |
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| Video Resolution | VGA 640 x 480 pixels |
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| LCD Resolution | 528 x 132 |
690 x240 |
| Video Sensor | 1/4" VGA CMOS sensor Large 5.6 µm pixels for maximum light sensitivity |
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| Light Sensitivity | Very high sensitivity (>2.0V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection |
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| Video Compression | Pure Digital Video Engine 2.5 |
Pure Digital Video Engine 2.0 |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames/second |
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| Video Format | Advanced Profile MPEG-4 AVI |
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| Average Bitrate | 4.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) |
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| White Balance & Exposure | Auto-adaptive white/black balance and exposure |
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| Lens Type | Fixed Focus (1m to infinity) | Fixed Focus (0.8m to infinity) |
| Aperture | f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments) |
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| Zoom | Smooth multi-step 2x digital |
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| Battery Type | Internal Lithium-Ion Rechargeable * |
2 x AA Batteries (included) or optional extra Flip Video AA rechargeable battery pack (1.2 Volt NiMH rechargeable). Rechargeable through USB |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hrs of use between charges |
Up to 2.5 hours (Battery life may vary between brands and use pattern) or up to 4.5 of use between charges using Flip Video AA rechargable Battery Pack |
| Charge Time | Via computer USB port - approx 3 hours |
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| Interface | 8 Touch-sensitive capacitive buttons |
Easy-press buttons |
| Play All Function | Yes |
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| Pause, FF/Rewind | Yes |
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| Set Date/Time Fuction | Yes |
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| Flip Video Program Min Requirements | Windows: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, Windows XP SP2 with 512MB of RAM, or Vista with 2GB of RAM, and USB port Mac: Power PC G4 1.0 GHz or Intel Core, with 512MB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB port |
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| Dimensions | 10cm (L) x 5cm (W) x 1.6cm (D) |
10.4cm (L) x 5.4cm(W) x 2.9cm(D) |
| Weight | 102g |
97g (without batteries) |
| Speaker | Built-in speaker |
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| PC Connection | Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to USB 2.0 speed) |
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| Microphone | Built-in, wide-range, omni-directional |
Built-in, wide-range |
| TV Out | PAL (cable included) |
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| Tripod Mount | Yes |
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- Flip Mino:
- Flip Video Mino Camcorder w/ built-in rechargeable Lithium ion battery
- Protective carrying pouch
- Wrist strap
- TV cable
- Warranty/Safety Information
- Quickstart Guide
- Flip Ultra II:
- Flip Video Camcorder
- TV Connection Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Pouch
- 2 x AA Batteries
- Warranty/Safety Information
- Quickstart Guide
- Underwater Case:
- Only available for the Flip Ultra
- Waterproof to 30 feet
Reviews
Press Reviews...
The world's simplest handheld digital camcorder. It features one-touch recording and digital zoom, with it's signature flip-out USB stick allowing immediate upload onto and computer and popular sharing sites.The Observer - Nov '09
“The original Flip was a hit…and the Flip Mino HD is set to be a bigger success.”T3 - Jul '09
“Stylish and easy to use, this feels like the iPod of video recording…Makes videos child’s play. 10/10.”Sunday Mirror - Jul '09
Weighs under 100g and the 4GB of built-in memory will take an hour of footage.Nuts - Jun '09
"...incredibly simple to use"The Mail on Sunday - Jun '09
Now that spring has sprung, why not capture it with this cute Flip digital video camera.Grazia - Apr '09
Part of a competition with take5 and Aerotake5 - Apr '09
Easy-to-use-point-and-shoot camcorder.
High-resolution 1.5-inch transflective, no-glare display.
2GB memory holds 60min of video. Flip-out USB arm to connect directly to your computer.
Avilable in black, silver, orange and pink.I'm pregnant! - Mar '09
As seen in Good Housekeeping Magazine, scoring 82/100.Good Housekeeping - Mar '09
"This is a momentous piece of gadgetry."Financial Times - How To Spend It - Nov '08
"Compact and supremely simple to use..."The Sunday Times - Nov '08
"Simple enough to be safe in the hands of the biggest technophobe, it's sure to be a Christmas hit."The Daily Mirror - Nov '08
"The Flip Digital is the camera that everyone's talking about - Lily Allen can't stop going on about hers. It's basic but sturdy, cheap and extremely easy to operate - perfect for YouTube quality videos."Look - Oct '08
"...particularly effective in low-light conditions.. Considering the Mino's tiny size and small lens, we were seriously impressed with the results."Computer Shopper - Oct '08
"With just three buttons, on/off, record and delete even your Nan'll get the hang of this... It also works better and shoots longer than your mobile."FHM - Aug '08
"Budding film-makers will love the Flip Ultra camera..."The Daily Express - Jul '08
"By far the Flip's biggest strength is its simplicity. About the size of a digital camera, it features just a handful of buttons, and is ready to start recording less than three seconds after you turn it on."
Read reviewThe Daily Telegraph - Jun '08
"It is the video camera for which you need no instruction manual: the ultimate point-and-shoot, YouTube-friendly, plug-in-and-upload mini-masterpiece that has taken America by storm..."
Read reviewThe Independent - Jun '08
"The Ultra works, and it works well. Low light video is great, the camera feels good in your hand, and it's so simple that you could probably train your cat to record their own cute videos with it."
Read reviewGizmodo - Jun '08
"All the software you need is stored on the Flip, and it automatically integrates with popular video sites. So, anyone can bung their video online even if their most recent encounter with a YouTube was under the kitchen sink."
Read reviewMSN.com - Jun '08
"The ease in which you can produce short films, and either upload them to the web or show them on your telly, is phenomenal."
Read reviewThe Sun - Jun '08
"...ideal if all you need is a pocket-sized device for capturing short, fun clips."
Read reviewPC Advisor - Jun '08
"With nearly 1 million Flips sold since the digital camcorder's May, 2007, debut, and with enthusiastic fans like Oprah and Rosie O'Donnell, Kaplan and his design team seemed to have struck a chord with consumers." Read reviewBusiness Week - Jun '08
"...One of the most significant electronics products of the year." Read reviewNew York Times - Jun '08
"...this camera could fundamentally change the way we view and interact with people and places around us."
Read reviewabc news - Jun '08
"This pocket-sized video camera, which can capture up to an hour's worth of video, is now my favorite toy (next to my Xbox 360)."
Read reviewCNN - Jun '08
Visitor Reviews...
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I bought my flip video quite a while back and both I and the kids love it. Even my 4 year old has a go as its that easy to use. I have a Sony Handycam which is a nightmare to operate and transfer if you want copies but the Flip just pops into the USB port and away you go. It is easy to make copies for mates on to DVD as well. I just keep mine on the top of the PC desk so its at hand for anyone to record, especially funny bits (maybe I will get £250 from You've been framed). The NORMAL batteries have lasted for ages as well not like other camcorders which just eat them. I love it, its brilliant. Totally recommend for anyone. Go on buy one today!!!!!Sharon Bond, Plymouth Devon UK - Nov '08
For ages I've wanted a camcorder but was always put off by the fact that you have to record to DV tapes or DVDs, I wanted to take videos with ease and put them straight onto my PC, the Flip lets me do that! It takes 10 seconds to setup (putting the batteries in!) and a further 4 seconds to power up and start recording, it's amazingly quick and easy to use, even my mum and dad don't mind using it and they are complete technophobes! The quality of the video is great, I will never go back to using my mobile phone to capture all those precious moments! I've just come back from the British Motor Show and it impressed me so much I want to go to another show just so I can use it more! I could praise this product all day but all I want to say is BUY IT NOW, you won't be disappointed!Laurence Adams, Hertfordshire - Sep '08
A great device! I never expected such a small device to give such a good quality image! The memory is more than enough and its so easy to upload everything to your computer! No messing around with CD's!James Cooper, London - Jun '08
Just unpacked and tried my new flip, its so easy to use, and was exactly what I was expecting and ideal for the purpose I wanted one for.
super fast delivery as usual from firebox, I will get lots of use from my flip, I have a dvd camcorder but have never been able to edit my movies on my mac, the flip is easy to get on to my mac and edit, which is great. No more missed cute moments of my son!!!! gona keep it in my bag, ready to catch every moment. Id recommend to anyone, u dont need any technical knowledge, just bung in batteries and press record-easy peeeeezzzzz, then plug into ur pc/mac and bobs ur uncle!!!!!Melody, Surrey - Jun '08
This may sound like a really bizarre question, but does the flip have one of those tripod screw-in holes at the bottom?Eve, Liverpool - Jul '10
Firebox says: It does!
Is the Flip Ultra ll compatible with Windows 7?Mrs Gillian Newton, Wales, UK - Jul '10
Firebox says: Yes. The Flips are compatible with Windows 7.
Hi, just to say I have had my flip for a while now, and wanted to comment on it's brilliance. My friend used to be a courier & I would sometimes go with him for company. I would take my flip, as it was new to me at the time. One dark morning as we were on an 'a' road, I noticed that due to no street lights, the only other light on the road was from the oncoming traffic. So, out came flip, & lo & behold we have a view. Even playing this back later in the day I could clearly see the scene from the morning with the reflection of the headlights on the road. One word - AMAZING!Nicola, Sheffield - Jun '10
Hey, I was wondering what the quality would be like to do make-up videos and upload to Youtube and what makes the Flip Ultra II cheaper than the Flip Mino?Victoria, LaLa Land - Feb '10
Firebox says: The Mino has touch-sensitive capacitive buttons and has a slightly more slender design. It's also powered by a Li-on battery, instead of standard AA's.
Just a question. Why is the Mino more expensive but less advanced?Fraser, Liverpool - Jul '09
Firebox says: It's more expensive and more advanced (because it's rechargeable and smaller, mainly)
I WAS THINKING OF DOING A STOP MOTION MOVIE( LIKE WALLIS AND GROMIT OR CARTOON)CAN THIS DO THE SAME JOB TO CAPTURE STOP MOTION VIDEO(FRAME BY FRAME)?MIKE, S.E LONDON - Jul '09
Firebox says: unfortunately not, sorry!
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Rating:
We took the Flip Digital Video Camera to London International Music Show at Excel to test its picture quality and brightness when filming in a gig or club-type surroundings. Admittedly the audience were not exactly pushing each other about but the picture brightness is great and you can read the projection, so the focus works a treat!
PLEASE NOTE: This video is very high quality, and so will take a while to buffer. The wait is worth it!
Video URL: http://www.firebox.com/video/1615
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