We were allowed to review the Flip MinoHD by Flip. We got the Brushed Metal design, but there are other customization options available at the Flip Store. I usually use my MiniDV Sony video camera when we go to Disney World, but I didn’t want to lug it around, and this was a great opportunity to put it to the test. The camera is small enough to fit in your pocket, and very lightweight. It is also very easy to use.
With the included FlipShare software it is very user friendly to download, and upload your videos. You can share the videos by email, FlipChannel, YouTube, and greeting cards. If you want to do more with your videos, then you can create a movie for playback, a dvd, and you can also create still photos from the videos.
You can playback your videos on the screen, pc, or plug it into an HDMI connected to your tv. I did see one accessory that I am interested in, and that is the FlipShare TV. This makes it so you can send your videos to your tv without hooking it up directly. Check it out HERE. You charge the unit by plugging it into a USB port on your computer. There is an included tether, and pouch for easy carrying. You can purchase a power adapter in case you need power, and don’t have your laptop, or computer.
What I didn’t like is that it is limited to 2 hours. I wish there had been a way to use additional memory cards if necessary. The only other problem I found with the MinoHD is that they don’t work well in low-light situations.
I will be putting some of the videos up on YouTube, but for now you can check out one of the videos we took while in Disney World.
Here are the specifications…
2″ Diagonal screen
960 x 240 Screen resolution
HDMI Connector
1280 x 720 Video Resolution
30 Frames Per Second
2x Digital zoom
The MinoHD has a MSRP of $229.99.
The MinoHD is available at many local retailers, or by going to the Flip Store.
I would definitelly recommend the Flip MinoHD to anyone that is looking for an easy to use video camera. This is going to be something I will use time, and time again.
Thanks to Flip we were given a Flip MinoHD unit so as to review the product.
Receiving the product had no influence on our review, and our review is just that.
