Whats the difference from the Flip Video and the Ultra Series?? I don't know what the differences are. Can someone please help! I know one is 1gb and the other is 2gb. Is there anything else other than the price. I am not sure if I should buy the 2gb or the 1gb. Would it matter other than space? How much video capacity is there? How long can I video tape something? As you can tell I don't know much about this. Whats the difference from the Flip Video and the Ultra Series?? I don't know what the differences are. Can someone please help! I know one is 1gb and the other is 2gb. Is there anything else... » Read More Whats the difference from the Flip Video and the Ultra Series?? I don't know what the differences are. Can someone please help! I know one is 1gb and the other is 2gb. Is there anything else other than the price. I am not sure if I should buy the 2gb or the 1gb. Would it matter other than space? How much video capacity is there? How long can I video tape something? As you can tell I don't know much about this. « Show Less
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The difference between 2gb and 1 gb (I believe) is the time you have to record - 60 vs. 30 minutes respectively. The Ultra has a slimmer design, more color options and (I think) slightly higher quality.
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Very nicely done review.... But I think I'll wait for the next version before a purchase. I bet it will have a SD memory chip slot. Meanwhile, my new Canon A560 digicam ($130.00) has the latest SDHC slot which will allow for rather extended length videos when using a high capacity card (4-8 GB). Not quite as convenient as the Flip, however.
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yes, it has a better microphone, different design, and I think it has better quality. If you're really unsure then just go on their site: theflip.com. (Duh!)
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i personally don't see any point of needing an HD capable video camera for home videos, so i choose to go with the non-HD version. the HD version will take up twice as much hard drive space for the same length of video. HD video will also take longer to upload to online sites such as youtube. imo, you have to determine what your uses will be, and whether or not having high definition video capability for those uses is important to you.
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I think Ocean Dweller is confusing Mbps and MB/sec. The 17 Mbps is mega bits per second. There are 8 bits in a byte. That is really 2.125 MB/sec.You can do the math--how much video (in seconds) does an 8 GB card hold? ~64 minutes? 8000 MB / 3840 seconds = ~2.1 MB/sec.Anything 32x or Class 4 and above will be fine. Amazon says, "1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class 4 or higher memory card."Also, I hate Panasonic SD cards, because I have two (of two) that died. Most companies have a 5-year or lifetime warranty, but not Panasonic. They have a 15 day warranty. Total crap. Go for something else, anything else. I think Ocean Dweller is confusing Mbps and MB/sec. The 17 Mbps is mega bits per second. There are 8 bits in a byte. That is really 2.125 MB/sec.You can do the math--how much video (in seconds) does an 8 GB card hold? ~64 minutes? 8000 MB / 3840 seconds = ~2.1 MB/sec.Anything 32x or Class 4 and above will be fine. Amazon says, "1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class 4 or higher memory card."Also, I hate Panasonic SD cards, because I have two (of two) that died. Most companies have a 5-year or lifetime warranty, but not Panasonic.... » Read More I think Ocean Dweller is confusing Mbps and MB/sec. The 17 Mbps is mega bits per second. There are 8 bits in a byte. That is really 2.125 MB/sec.You can do the math--how much video (in seconds) does an 8 GB card hold? ~64 minutes? 8000 MB / 3840 seconds = ~2.1 MB/sec.Anything 32x or Class 4 and above will be fine. Amazon says, "1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class 4 or higher memory card."Also, I hate Panasonic SD cards, because I have two (of two) that died. Most companies have a 5-year or lifetime warranty, but not Panasonic. They have a 15 day warranty. Total crap. Go for something else, anything else. « Show Less
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You get about an hour in HD. Honestly, I hate mine. I replaced it with a compact digital camera. It is not much bigger, the video quality is better, the lens has a wider angle, and I can change the SD card if the memory gets full. I have had a Vado and a Flip, and I was very disappointed with both.
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It really depends on what you're looking for; i.e. what game(s) you're trying to run. I honestly don't know enough about specs to tell you whether the extra 2GB of video memory is worth the extra $60. My advice: go for the 4GB and you won't regret it.
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You may have ran out of your 2 GB as it as i may be wrong in that it need turning or working space with GB's. Option as the 2 GB'S may have one good use as a storage option or backup far a small amount of photo or videos. GO FOR something bigger may be 16GB in that way you may run out of battery power leaving you with more GB to come back to.
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Good eye, sir. I do see where you are correct on Canon's website. I missed that detail in the comparison. Normally I'd say I wouldn't notice the difference in quality, but given I'll be putting this on my 56 inch HDTV, I bet it will be noticeable. The HF100 does feel cheaper. The extra bulk from the HDD makes the unit more managable. That plus the menu makes it less appealing.I would say the extra $65-70 is justifiable given the 60gb of included space, especially considering if you can get your hands on a 32gb SD card you'll be paying well over $100. Maybe in a year it will be <$100, but by then these camcorders will be cheaper anyway. I've made up my mind on the HG20! Good eye, sir. I do see where you are correct on Canon's website. I missed that detail in the comparison. Normally I'd say I wouldn't notice the difference in quality, but given I'll be putting this on my 56 inch HDTV, I bet it will be noticeable. The HF100 does feel cheaper. The extra bulk from the HDD makes the unit more managable. That plus the menu makes it less appealing.I would say the extra $65-70 is justifiable given the 60gb of included space, especially considering if you can get your hands on a 32gb SD card you'll be paying well over $100. Maybe in a year... » Read More Good eye, sir. I do see where you are correct on Canon's website. I missed that detail in the comparison. Normally I'd say I wouldn't notice the difference in quality, but given I'll be putting this on my 56 inch HDTV, I bet it will be noticeable. The HF100 does feel cheaper. The extra bulk from the HDD makes the unit more managable. That plus the menu makes it less appealing.I would say the extra $65-70 is justifiable given the 60gb of included space, especially considering if you can get your hands on a 32gb SD card you'll be paying well over $100. Maybe in a year it will be <$100, but by then these camcorders will be cheaper anyway. I've made up my mind on the HG20! « Show Less
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About the only reason for MOST PEOPLE to get more than a 2 GB SD card is because they intend to take movie clips. It would take an awful lot of still photos to fill up a 2 GB card! If you intend to take a lot of movies, go for a larger card.With any of these cameras, if you intend to take long movie clips, use either a high speed SD card or a fast SDHD card. I have to be honest. I am somewhat ignorant of the real world speeds of the SDHD cards, compared to the high speed SD cards, though there are websites that do comparisons of such things.
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I Only have 256GB with this model, but if you make video editing, you will need more storage... So, i recommend 256GB and the speed i think it's the same.
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I bought the 32gb over the 64gb for only one reason a $100.00 savings. I carry 3days worth of music and around 8 hours of video.not to mention all the apps. for me the 32gb was the right decision. Brian
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Just talked to Panasonic and some of my own research = "ultimate" card should make your video better. 32 gives you allot of capacity. If you shoot video and pictures, I would go with it. Just ordered the 32 myself.
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The zoom here is digital zoom not optical zoom so going much over 2x is pretty useless as quality plummets quickly. The Flip is the only camera Id recommend but the zoom is not too useful. Zooming in and out on any of the cameras is going to be rough and shaky at best. Cameras like this are super easy to operate and give fantastic results. Id say stick with flip and go ultra then if its not your bag resell it as theres a hungry market to buy from you. I have used flip for most all the videos at 90secondsuccess and will be buying another one any day now. Hope this helps. rb
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Try this link from their websiteI bought the Ultra yesterday.http://www.flipvideo.com/products_flip_ultra_specs.II.shtml
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My first Flip was not the Ultra, and the microphone was in the back. The Flip Ultra, that I bought next, has the microphone in the front, and it's amazing what great sound it picks up. However, if you're narrating with the Flip Ultra, remember to talk louder or you'll have to increase the sound later using Windows Movie Maker. Also, I liked the smaller count down numbers on the Flip Ultra when it's plugged into a TV or DVD recorder. The original Flip had LARGE lime green numbers counting down the seconds as it played, but only on your TV or DVD recorder, (or VHS recorder) not on your computer. My first Flip was not the Ultra, and the microphone was in the back. The Flip Ultra, that I bought next, has the microphone in the front, and it's amazing what great sound it picks up. However, if you're narrating with the Flip Ultra, remember to talk louder or you'll have to increase the sound later using Windows Movie Maker. Also, I liked the smaller count down numbers on the Flip Ultra when it's plugged into a TV or DVD recorder. The original Flip had LARGE lime green numbers counting down the seconds as it played, but only on your TV or DVD recorder, (or VHS recorder) not on your computer.
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The manual says 320 minutes for 1080, 480 minutes at 720/60 and 620 minutes at 720/30. I would go with what the manufacturer says (60 minutes). It records in cycles of 1 minute or 5 minutes, now keep in mind this is continuous in a sense. I keep my cycles to 1 minute, this way it won't take forever to upload to YouTube. Now I play them all back at once on my PC, the one minute clips let me cycle through a trip a lot faster. Searching through 5 minutes at a time could prove more tedious. My advice is to set and on one minute and leave it. I do delete my micro sd each day, even though it's not necessary, since it will cycle back around and over you oldest clips first. The manual says 320 minutes for 1080, 480 minutes at 720/60 and 620 minutes at 720/30. I would go with what the manufacturer says (60 minutes). It records in cycles of 1 minute or 5 minutes, now keep in mind this is continuous in a sense. I keep my cycles to 1 minute, this way it won't take forever to upload to YouTube. Now I play them all back at once on my PC, the one minute clips let me cycle through a trip a lot faster. Searching through 5 minutes at a time could prove more tedious. My advice is to set and on one minute and leave it. I do delete my micro sd each day, even though it's... » Read More The manual says 320 minutes for 1080, 480 minutes at 720/60 and 620 minutes at 720/30. I would go with what the manufacturer says (60 minutes). It records in cycles of 1 minute or 5 minutes, now keep in mind this is continuous in a sense. I keep my cycles to 1 minute, this way it won't take forever to upload to YouTube. Now I play them all back at once on my PC, the one minute clips let me cycle through a trip a lot faster. Searching through 5 minutes at a time could prove more tedious. My advice is to set and on one minute and leave it. I do delete my micro sd each day, even though it's not necessary, since it will cycle back around and over you oldest clips first. « Show Less
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I might add that the 981 gets better video--but only noticable if you have a very large screen or are into heavy animation otherwise no one will be able to tell the difference. This is not what I say but what Oppo told me when I made my decision to purchase the 980 and having a screen size (LCD) under 50 inches.
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I think the move to the mini-SD is a step forward and probably a necessary one. My guess, they simply didn't have the room to fit a regular SD slot and I wouldn't want one anyways. I much prefer the smaller mini-SD. Not like they are expensive either. I bought two 16 gb mini-SD cards for $20. I put one in my Zen X-Fi2 and one in my cell phone. It's only in the cell phone, so I don't lose it. It's actually storing more videos for my X-Fi2. I would have loved to see the X-Fi style with a mini-SD slot, not a complete lack of one. Guess I'll just stick with my regular Zen X-Fi for gym use and my X-Fi2 for everything else. Although, I do want to grab the 64 gb model.