Zi8 or FlipMino HD 2nd Gen? Zi8 or FlipMino HD 2nd Gen?
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I think it is a no brainer...I just took the Zi8 back to Target with a resounding: "I hate this video camera." The software is the worst. I thought I was watching a 1950's home movie as it jerked it's way through the frames. Also, the auido and visual were not in sinc...I hope it is not too late to keep you from buying the Kodak. Maybe other's have had better luck. I just bought the Flip Mino HD and like it alot. Software is a snap....None of these low end videos are great in low lighting or with a zoom. All have their drawbacks but for the bucks and easibility, I think worth it.
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I have not seen any reports that the Flip Mino HD drops frames. Please give me a link to that report.Yes, I have read that the Kodak does have that problem.
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Looks like the new Zi8 is going to be the best low cost HD camcorder.Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera (Black)$179.95 on Pre-Order and it does 1080P or 720P at 60fps, image stabilization, replaceable battery and it has HDMI out and it has an EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACK so you can record audio with a decent mic. Maybe use a mic with a wind guard so you can record outside without all that annoying wind buffeting noise.Some of the Aipteks can do these things plus zoom, but the Aipteks are so clunky, not slick and pocketable like this.You also need to buy a case and SD card since it doesn't come with a case and only has 128MB onboard storage. Looks like the new Zi8 is going to be the best low cost HD camcorder.Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera (Black)$179.95 on Pre-Order and it does 1080P or 720P at 60fps, image stabilization, replaceable battery and it has HDMI out and it has an EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACK so you can record audio with a decent mic. Maybe use a mic with a wind guard so you can record outside without all that annoying wind buffeting noise.Some of the Aipteks can do these things plus zoom, but the Aipteks are so clunky, not slick... » Read More Looks like the new Zi8 is going to be the best low cost HD camcorder.Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera (Black)$179.95 on Pre-Order and it does 1080P or 720P at 60fps, image stabilization, replaceable battery and it has HDMI out and it has an EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACK so you can record audio with a decent mic. Maybe use a mic with a wind guard so you can record outside without all that annoying wind buffeting noise.Some of the Aipteks can do these things plus zoom, but the Aipteks are so clunky, not slick and pocketable like this.You also need to buy a case and SD card since it doesn't come with a case and only has 128MB onboard storage. « Show Less
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That is a fundamental difference with the Vado HD as compared to the Flip Mino HD. The Vado HD comes standard with an HDMI cable and a RCA cable as an option ($9.95). With ALL of these HD cameras you need a sufficiently powerful CPU/video card because of the HD files demands.
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Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a very helpful answer here. There's a suggestion that mino has "connection problems", which may or may not include "ultra". I'm not sure if or why there would be any difference if the software is the same. My general understanding from searching the web on this topic is that at least the 2d generation flips *should* work normally with late version macs (hardware & OS), but that their movie editing functions are not mac compatible. A suggestion above is that iMovie might render that less significant.
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The Flip is easy to use. That said, the screen is on the back so difficult to aim for taking selfies. For playback, one can hook it directly to a TV with the MDMI cable.
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Creative's Vado HD (2nd Gen) Pocket Video Cam. Now available in a glossy finish, the lightweight Vado HD (2nd Gen) comes in a 8GB capacity (black) and a 4GB capacity (white). They also have the MAC software preinstalled. You can get the 1st Gen with 8 gb of memory for less than $120 on Amazon and then download the Mac software from the Creative site if you need it. Right now the best bang for the buck is the original black Vado HD with 8gb of memory. I have 2 of the original Vado HD with 8gb and they are great, there were no other things done to the new ones except the color and choice of 4 or 8gb and the MAC software.
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Well I'm going to get the old unit back and try that. They offered a replacement unit but only a 90 day warranty with that one!I am going to buy a zi8 instead as that has removeable memory!
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It's really just personal preference. I have a boss 7 in flip out (I don't recommend) l. Just make sure it has really out and you good
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Hi Chris, sorry I can't help you on this, I bought the Flip for my granddaughter and I'm surprised it doesn't tell you in the manual. Good luck and again sorry I can't help you.
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VPC-PD2 no question. It's a real (hobbyist) camcorder not another flip video
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I just bought a new Flip MinoHD and for the life I me, I can't seem to plug it in to either of the USB ports on my MacBook Pro! I don't want to force it. Am I crazy or is the Flip's male connector smaller?
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I haven't had very good luck with either. The last Flip camera I owned stopped working for no apparent reason and the Sony Bloggies tend to shut down in the middle of recording. I purchased about 10 of these last year and have used all of them. This seems to be a problem with all 10 of them. I wouldn't really recommend either product to tell you the truth.
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It depends of your entire equipment, but yes, the ZxR sounds better than the HD. I did that upgrade.
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Try this link from their website I bought the Ultra yesterday. http://www.flipvideo.com/products_flip_ultra_specs.II.shtml
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I've had 2 Flip HD video cameras, finally had to junk both of them. I ordered new battery packs etc, but didn't help. Good Luck.
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Hey Michael, I compared the two but wasn't able to notice any difference. I have the version II and it works great. For the record, I've used the Z finder and this one is on par with it. I'm assuming that the new one has some minor fixes or changes, but I can't really tell the difference. Best of luck!