Video vs Flip Ultra My daughter has mentioned wanting a Flip compact video. She also needs a new pocket camera, so I was considering this model. How does the video quality and ease of use on the Canon compare to a Flip? Video vs Flip Ultra My daughter has mentioned wanting a Flip compact video. She also needs a new pocket camera, so I was considering this model. How does the video quality and ease of use on the... » Read More Video vs Flip Ultra My daughter has mentioned wanting a Flip compact video. She also needs a new pocket camera, so I was considering this model. How does the video quality and ease of use on the Canon compare to a Flip? « Show Less
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Dave Kaminski just did a post at http://webvideouniversity.com/podcast addressing your very issue. It might be worth a peek.
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I don't own either but I'd think that if she needs camera and video that the Canon camera is the way to go. Who would want to carry both a camera and a flip? They both shoot in 720p HD. But this camera is much smaller, has a bigger screen, is easier to carry than the flip and it has image stabization.
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I don't use this camera for videos too much. But yes, once you stop recording it stops and starts a new. Memory wise, yes, videos take much more memory but a 32 should have plenty. I just returned from a trip to Europe and took lots of pictures, but, the limitation with this camera is the battery. It's rechargeable with save you money, but I'm planning on buying an extra one.
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Thank you Tech Guy. I think I will stay with my current Rebel XT (350 in Europe) as it offers my great pics but not so fancy, large, back-LCD. I used to have a Canon EOS RT which was heavier and more robust than Rebel, but I got used to the smaller, ligther camera now. Video, I can live with the videos my wife gets in her Nikon Coolpix pocket camera. Lenses I have upgraded last year to 28-80 and 100-300 both USM. So being an amateur photographer, I think I will spend the extra bucks in something else.I have some of my pics posted in http://www.sxc.hu/profile/sebadanon which is a nice free stock photo site. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me.Take careKind regardsSebastian (from Argentina) Thank you Tech Guy. I think I will stay with my current Rebel XT (350 in Europe) as it offers my great pics but not so fancy, large, back-LCD. I used to have a Canon EOS RT which was heavier and more robust than Rebel, but I got used to the smaller, ligther camera now. Video, I can live with the videos my wife gets in her Nikon Coolpix pocket camera. Lenses I have upgraded last year to 28-80 and 100-300 both USM. So being an amateur photographer, I think I will spend the extra bucks in something else.I have some of my pics posted in http://www.sxc.hu/profile/sebadanon which is a nice... » Read More Thank you Tech Guy. I think I will stay with my current Rebel XT (350 in Europe) as it offers my great pics but not so fancy, large, back-LCD. I used to have a Canon EOS RT which was heavier and more robust than Rebel, but I got used to the smaller, ligther camera now. Video, I can live with the videos my wife gets in her Nikon Coolpix pocket camera. Lenses I have upgraded last year to 28-80 and 100-300 both USM. So being an amateur photographer, I think I will spend the extra bucks in something else.I have some of my pics posted in http://www.sxc.hu/profile/sebadanon which is a nice free stock photo site. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me.Take careKind regardsSebastian (from Argentina) « Show Less
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I am torn between these exact same two camcorders also. Looking forward to your follow-up post!
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my heart was pretty much set on buying this samsung hmx u10 until i read all the QVC negative reviews. but at the same time i'm getting the impression that many who put the negative review sounds like they thought they were buying a regular 10mp digital camera with the mini camcorder function. i wonder those same people will give a same negative review for Flip Ultra HD...These pocket camcorders don't come with FLASH right?Does anyone have an opinion when you compare Samsung U10 vs Flip Ultra HD?
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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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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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hello... this camera is a wonderful camera, but it's more like my pocket camera. I also own a Canon SX30IS which is a superb camera, not quite the DSLR but comes pretty close. I love Canon as a brand overall and also the fact that you can swipe memory cards and keep the same pictures regardless of which camera you took them with. Both of them are great cameras and are capable of taking wonderful pictures, it's pretty hard for me to say which one is my favorite. Again, it's a personal choice. I can't give you more advice since i'm a beginner in picture taking, but these 2 have made it pretty easy to get on my hobby. Good luck with your new purchase! hello... this camera is a wonderful camera, but it's more like my pocket camera. I also own a Canon SX30IS which is a superb camera, not quite the DSLR but comes pretty close. I love Canon as a brand overall and also the fact that you can swipe memory cards and keep the same pictures regardless of which camera you took them with. Both of them are great cameras and are capable of taking wonderful pictures, it's pretty hard for me to say which one is my favorite. Again, it's a personal choice. I can't give you more advice since i'm a beginner in picture taking, but these 2 have made it pretty... » Read More hello... this camera is a wonderful camera, but it's more like my pocket camera. I also own a Canon SX30IS which is a superb camera, not quite the DSLR but comes pretty close. I love Canon as a brand overall and also the fact that you can swipe memory cards and keep the same pictures regardless of which camera you took them with. Both of them are great cameras and are capable of taking wonderful pictures, it's pretty hard for me to say which one is my favorite. Again, it's a personal choice. I can't give you more advice since i'm a beginner in picture taking, but these 2 have made it pretty easy to get on my hobby. Good luck with your new purchase! « Show Less
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I'd like to suggest the sx40 because it's fabulous. However, it is larger than the sx230 and won't fit in the pocket. The smaller you get the less perfection a camera has, whereas it can't possibly please every need. But canon has done decent job trying to fit in a fast camera with 7FPS [really cool, but a smaller file size]. I find it hard without a viewfinder to shoot birds in flight other than off a limb. This camera is small, so without high shutter speeds fast moving animals can be blurred. You really have to have a good technigue on small cameras. The sx230 is a little faster than the rest of the pack.
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If you have 2 choices, then you must go and try both cameras and try to choose by what you feel. I have the Canon, its my 3rd G series (had the 9 and 11, among 6 or 7 other cameras) and overall its an amazing camera, really. Very VERY quick, with is something that can really make a differnece when hunting for that special pic. Nothing to envy in luminosity to the best reflex out there, it takes pictures with low light that are incredible for the size and price of this machine. And my favourite! the slow motion video recorder, great adition and lots of fun there. The wifi? never used it, yet!
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Bought the Flip UltraHD instead. Want to give it to my daughter for Christmas and after reading all the reviews available on the internet the Flip seems to be the top choice right now.
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Video is nice but it is not to the level of a true video camera. However, for the type of videos most people want for simple things it is fine. I got the camera for my nephew and his wife after their son was born. They have taken many pica and videos with the camera and are pleased with the quality of both. As for zoom-the answer is yes. The video will zoom to the capacity of the camera. Hope this helps!
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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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The D3100 is lighter and smaller-but not by much either way. The swivel screen is a big deal; it definitely increases the functionality of the camera, e.g., self-portraits, low and overhead shots, and video. Image quality is a wash. Yes, the D5100 has better dynamic range, but that will only matter if you shoot RAW and post-process. The D3100 is significantly more user friendly for noobies. Its controls are better arranged and better thought out, so it won't be hard to quickly get started. The D5100 has a few more capabilities that advanced beginners and enthusiasts on a budget will appreciate. Bracketing for HDR shooting is the feature that stands out. There are also a few more options in video including the option for an external mic on the D5100. As an enthusiast looking for a small, compact, economical camera to complement my enthusiast-level Canon cameras, I opted for the D5100 instead of one of the Canon Rebel series (I've owned three and finally concluded that the Rebel AF was inadequate for my needs). However, making a recommendation to someone who had never used a DSLR or SLR, and just wants to get better pictures of family and friends, I would unequivocally recommend the D3100. However, for someone who thought that photography might become a serious hobby, the D5100 is the obvious step-up choice to get instead of the D3100. Another consideration is how it feels in your hands. Both cameras are very small for DSLRs. Users with big hands are well-advised to try these cameras before buying. I've heard lots of complaints that these cameras are simply too small to comfortably use.
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Nex vg10 has a very good recording (I have one of this), but it is obsolete. Now is the VG20. VG10 make a good pictures too, but it is not a photocamera, It depends if you like to take more pictures than video or not. If your target is the video, of course vg10, if your target is pictures, then canon
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I purchased mine a long time ago and still use it extensively...because of its small size and just the right amount of functions that I use makes it right for me...takes great videos and pix for my tastes anyway...hope this helps...
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i think it's in the recording time. the flip ultra,( which i have but lens broke and i'm buying a 2nd generation now) holds up to 60 minutes of video and the 2nd. gen. is 4gb and holds up to 120 minutes. there is also a 8gb that holds the same amount of video but has better screen resolution. read the reviews as i've found lots of good info. and will be buying the 4gb one on ebay, where they are much less expensive. i'd opt for the 2nd gen or any newer model as flip is always on the improve. i think i read that the 2nd gen comes with a pause button. hope i've helped.