Flip in Europe: Does anybody know if this camcorder is usable (viewable) in Europe?
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There is a UK version of the flip that has PAL TV output for Europe. It just started selling a couple of weeks ago. So that one's TV output should work on UK televisions. Check out: http://www.flipvideo.co.uk/index.html For viewing on a computer, any flip (US or UK) will work.
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It should work in both US and Europe. I haven't tried in Europe, but most places can handle both.
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So what will happen in case I buy it from europe is that I will lose my money and get nothing ? or is this a black market chinese camera ?
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So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD. Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute movie I edited together from our July 4th party, I would have to spend $120! There's got to be a better way. Any suggestions?
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NO. This setup is suppose to be for European standard the way it was listed. Even the driver and software you download are not to view video TV with. You will find other TV tuner sticks on the market you can view digital and analog TV with.
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I'm not real clear on what Mark is asking. This is strictly a camera and there are no options to connect to YouTube, etc. I record on the Flip and then use a USB cable to export to my computer; then it can be put on YouTube, if desired. If this doesn't help, I'll be glad to answer further.
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Bill,I can vouch for the Flip Ultra that looks good on TV so I would think the HD version looks even better. I was comparing this camcorder with Kodak's new HD Zi6. I think that it can record at 60 frames per second instead of 30. It would be good if anyone has seen a comparison of the two to share on this forum.Mike
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Sorry, Heinz, I asked my husband your question and since he only uses the radio here in California, he does not know about Europe. He suggest going to the website, all the information on there is what convinced him to buy the radio. Good luck.
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I head that there is an adapter for European conversion but know nothing about it. Good luck!
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@ Ronnie Dale Frost: What do I think? I've already pre-ordered one! Yes, $5,200 is a bit steep, but I will sell my current D3 body (mint condition, should fetch $3,200 - $3,700) and use those proceeds to offset the purchase price. I want and need the extra 1-2 stops this new extended ISO range will provide. Regarding the 720P-only video, while the omission of 1080P seems both inexplicable and ridiculously short-sighted (given what is readily available elsewhere, and for far less money), it's not a dealbreaker for me--and that comment is all the more interesting when you factor in that I am an independent filmmaker. Nope, for filmmaking, I want a REAL video camera/camcorder, designed for filmmaking from top to bottom. The Canon 5D Mark II, for example--and despite that whole very impressive Laforet short--is NOT a camera I would even consider using for indie filmmaking.
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You can buy maps of Europe on a micro SD Card for $99. Powering is the same.
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Thanks for checking. I was thinking more to leave one of these units in Europe for non-techy relatives (e.g. older relatives who won't boot up skype to talk to me) But, they're bringing these out in "Q1 2007" in europe supposedly so I guess I'll just wait to avoid the hassle of plugging it into a converter. Thanks again for checking though and taking the time to post.
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The videos will look great burned to DVD. The Flip camcorder's native resolution of 640x480 pixels is well suited to DVD (720×480) so that is not a problem. It may take a few tries to find the best settings for exporting (or Save As) from your video editor.
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I realize this was posted several month ago. My flip camcorder (same model) stopped responding at the same time yours did. The last video it recorded was on April 26th. I tried what LFJ suggested, but it did not work. I tried plugging the camcera into the USB port today (6/28/11) and, suddenly, it works again. Felt like Christmas. So if you have given up, ...give it one last shot and see if it works. Not sure if I can trust it, though.... Maybe it needed an update (which it did). Good luck.
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read your multi-language instruction booklets. I live in USA and do not have any idea. However, the camera appears to be a really good one.
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No, if I remember correctly PAL is a European mode of Video. I am pretty sure that is correct but I could be wrong, if so very sorry!!!
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It's not suited for concerts cuz the zoom ability is very limited. Personally, I consider this camcorder having no zoom at all (I don't think 2x digital zoom is useful for anything at all). When you sit far away from the stage there's no way you can zoom into the stage. If that is OK with you, you can certainly use a flip in a concert.