Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black)

unbelievable, so light, so convinient, so easy to use, and so great video quality!!! I bought a $1000 Sony HD camcord in January but didn't have ANY chance to use it because it's so inconvinient!!!!

This is great I can actually take it to the mountains, to parties, and every one, I mean every one wanted to buy one when I showed them how easy to shoot a video using this camera!!!

Thanks Amazon!

Great product can easily be put in pocket or purse. Easy to take along to film kids games and other interesting things you might come across during your day. Sixty minutes large for most any event. Easy to use usb input to a computer.

I am pleased with the Amazon service and response that I received when I made my online purchase. I am pleased with the Flip because I began using it almost without reading the instructions (which I did!!!). I was amazed with the strength of the voice recorder on playback. I find it easy to use, and I'm still learning how to use it efficiently. I would like more specific instructions with the brochure and with more instructions on how to download the video and individual pictures I take more efficiently.

For your advertisement, include more information on what is in the total package when buying the accessories along with the camcorder, as opposed to buying the camcorder only.

I have been enjoying how easy the Flip Video Camcorder is to use. It has been able to catch cute moments with my daughter and son. The picture and sound quality are better than I expected! I was able to record my son's soccer game and it played back clearly. The videos are extremely easy to share on email, and can be copied to a flash drive. Overall, I am happy I made the investment in this camcorder! I just wish the silver arrow button area was more substantial in size.

I love the quality of the product, the simplicity of using it and the user friendly interface between the product and uploading the videos to the internet. Though there is room for improvement in making uploading a bit easier, the simplicity of using the camcorder as well as the quality of the output is more than adequate for recording videos for internet usage.

I'm more than thrilled I chose this camcorder. Every time I use it I get asked what it is, and people comment on what an awesome product. Then when they see how good the videos are and how easily and quickly you can upload your video to the internet, they're usually compelled to buy one for themselves.

I recommend it to anyone... and if you need the HD quality video, well I see they've just released an HD Flip Video Camcorder so looks like you're in luck. No excuses... get one!

I bought this camera and absolutely loved it. The only thing I didn't like was that it didn't record for a very long period of time. Then I found the RCA small wonder, and saw that the RCA took an SD card, and it was also less expensive. So off I went to purchase the RCA Small Wonder. I found that both of these cameras are very similar, the video quality with the Flip Video Camera was a little better, but not by much. I found that I was mostly using the RCA Small Wonder when I needed to use one. I eventually gave this one to my sister, because it ended up just sitting around. I never had any problem with either one of the cameras as far as loading them onto my computer or editing the videos that were recorded on either one of them. I just liked the fact that the RCA Small Wonder recorded for a much longer time, and the video quality on that one is very good as well. So if I had to choose between the two of them, I would have to go with the RCA Small Wonder.

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Love this camcorder! Great video and so easy to use that I bought more as gifts for my family.

Although I work with kids and video all the time, I was always reluctant to hand over my video camera to my 8 year old. Now that I've bought him this Flip video, he is so into it and edits lots of movies using Windows Movie Maker.

One draw back is the software. I was hoping that the videos would easily transfer to my computer with the USB but you really must install the software. Also, the software doesn't allow you to choose the location of the transfer so you are stuck with the videos alwasy going into the Flip Video folder. Otherwise, very cool and surprisingly good quality camera.

The Flp camcorder is a great little device which fits easily into your shirt pocket. It is simple and user friendly. The only problem is that the red record button has several functions and must be pushed just right to begin and end recording. Sometimes the red button does not function at all. Overall I highly recommend the Flip camcorder.

I love my flip camera! What more can you ask for? You point and film and its a good quality video. I use it for You Tube, church videos and everything else. For the price you can not beat this little camera. I carry it in my purse everywhere I go! I love it! I've never had a problem out of it and I've had it almost a year! I would highly recommend this camera!

Worked for 2 weeks and has stopped working and now is too late to return. I have to return to the company. Big hassle. Great idea, just not a great product.

Super easy to use, no format conversion, straight to youtube from any usb port.
this does exactly what it claims.
batteries last a good while, too

I am sure that you can get much better quality picture and sound with a more expensive camcorder, but for the money this one is great.

A lot of people complained about the audio, but I haven't really noticed much of a problem. The video quality is maybe a little lower than I was hoping for, but it is still very good.

The best things about this camcorder are that it is very compact so you can always have it with you, it is very cheap so that you don't worry about breaking it, and it is pretty much idiot proof.

I bought the flip a few days prior to birth of my first child. We used in while my wife was in labor and it worked out great. Since all our immediate family came, but they could not all be in the delivery room, we were able within minutes of the delivery to share the video with them.

It works easy, just like it says. The only other comment is that my laptop USB plugs are not at the same height as the USB plug on the flip, so I end up propping up my laptop about 1/3 of an inch so that they line up better.

I bought the black Flip Video for my husbands birthday, which he loved. It is easy to use and fits in your pocket or back. I knew this was going to be a great gift, so I bought my self the pink one and it is great. I taped the husbands birthday party and it was nice to have the freedom of just pulling it out of my pocket when I thought it would be nice to video. Forget the days of getting the V.C. out of the bag. Simple functions and easy to use as soon as you take it out of the box.
If you are looking for that great gift, with out spending a fortune, This is it

I absolutely love my Flip Ultra Camcorder! I highly recommend it! I am one of those people who just wants something handy for those special moments that just jump up and demand video. I hate lugging anything big around and this fits in my purse perfectly. I don't expect to make movies like DeMille or Spielberg, I just want to record family and fun and this fits the bill! I've taken my recorder to the river (highly recommend the aquapac), to Disneyland, weddings, sledding in the snow with the grandkids and videotaping just how darn cute they are! My grandkids are always asking me to videotape them now and make a movie-they think they are stars! I also have to tell you that customer service is great! I originally had a problem with my flip video and sent it in to be fixed. They said they couldn't fix it so they sent me back a new one! No hassle customer service. In summary, good customer service, the price is right, easily downloads and shares, and the sound and picture quality is much better than I had expected. All around this was a great purchase for me!

I love my little Flip video, I take it everywhere and am ready to video anytime. It's easy to download and has a zoom. I recommend this product, what a blast!

For the price, there is no zoom, no ease in taking the video and downloading is a chore. Get extra memory, get another camera!

This is an awesome little camcorder, just perfect for my 13-year-old to create video projects for school. The unit is quite sturdy and has a nice tripod mount on the bottom. My only concern is with the USB flip-out connector on the side...I think if it was roughly handled, it could present a problem, but so far everything has been really durable.

The only problem we had was installing the pre-loaded software from the camera onto a Dell Inspiron computer running Vista. There was no problem installing it on a system running Windows XP, but the Vista computer was fussy.

We contacted Pure Digital on-line and, true to their word, they replied within 24 hours. After requesting specific information about both the camcorder and computer (they graciously provided step-by-step instructions on how to locate both), they emailed a link with a software upgrade for the Vista system.

Now, the camcorder works great on both computers. Its compact size and truly one-touch ease-of-use makes it kid-friendly with good quality. The built-in editing software was so easy to use that my 13-year-old never had to ask me for help once!

I highly recommend this unit. Good job, Pure Digital! A winning product!

IFlip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Pink) I have never been able to download onto a disc for a movie since I got it 6 months ago. My cat I loved, died and his last days are on the thing and I can not get it downloaded even after I bought Video Lab 10.
Waste of your money!

This was bought for me as a birthday present and I was delighted to open the box today on what looked like a well presented and easy to use product. However, it does not work! The display is stuck in the 'set time and date' mode and will not budge at all. Removing and reinserting the batteries makes no difference. We are returning to Amazon to get a replacement on the assumption mine was a lemon, so hopefully I'll be able to give this more stars if I ever get a working one. I remain skeptical though, as it appears from other reviews that the technical QC on this product is dreadful. It looks like more care has been spent on the packaging than on developing a consistent product. To paraphrase what others have said: "An excellent idea, dreadfully executed"
Overall, very disappointing.

I've been thinking about getting a camcorder for a long time, and when I heard about the Flip, it seemed just right. I even paid for one-day shipping because I was so excited to start using it. What a HUGE disappointment. I have a new Macintosh computer, which works perfectly fine, and the Flip immediately had problems interfacing. The software won't download, the videos don't play properly, etc. Total, 100 percent disappointment. I'm planning on spending more money, and getting a real camcorder. How lame: the whole idea behind the Flip is that it's fun and easy to use. Totally untrue.

Update: in the spirit of giving things one last try (before returning the flip for a refund), I've tried it on several computers, all of which conform to the tech specifications for compatibility, and now the flip isn't even able to be recognized by the computer, any computer. I'm not a techo-idiot, and I am really having a hard time understanding how so many people are seemingly having no problems with the flip--is mine a lemon?

The flip video is a wonderful thing. It is small, easy to use, makes a great gift and is reasonably priced.

I bought the Flip Video for myself in May 2008, it was awesome, it worked just as advertised, but just a few days ago I turn it on to record and the Flip symbol remained on the screen and when I tried to turn it off it wouldn't turn off. I called technical support and the guy told me to remove the batteries and wait 24 hours and then to put new batteries in it. I followed his instructions and the same thing happened.

The warranty is only for 90 days, that's a real shame. After the 90 days they will help you retrieve your video, but that's it, then you're out of luck. Luckily I had all ready saved my video on my computer. Funny thing is that I can plug the Flip Video Cam into the computer and I can work the program and take snapshots, and even upload videos, but what's the use if I can't record with it anymore.

HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED!!!

My husband and I both have one and we just bought this one for our (soon to be new parents) son and daughter-in-law. We love them. I also purchased one for my mother who lives 2000 miles away in Florida, however her computer is so old it doesn't meet the requirements to run a flip. She can show the videos on her TV. Unfortunately, she just can't email them to me until she upgrades to a newer computer.

Pros:I love the look of the product and the fact that it runs on batteries. It is also very simple to use because it does not have too many fancy features.
Cons: I was somewhat disappointed by the quality of the video recording. I was also not happy about the flexibility of the zoom. The frame was too small to capture all that you could with other video cameras without having to physically move. Finally, although downloading the videos to your computer is simple, everything after that is not very straightforward.
In short, if you like taking videos with your mobile phone, you might like this product. Unfortunately, as much as I would have wanted to, I wouldn't recommend this product to a friend.

I bought the Flip Video camera for my 12 year old son for his birthday. He had wanted a video camera for months but I was searching for one that was relatively inexpensive, easy to use and small/portable. The camera is so easy for him to use and for him to upload his videos to utube.

THE PICTURE IS FUZZY AND THE SOFTWARE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MY DELL RUNNING VISTA! I AM VERY DISSATISFIED!

I read reviews of all the flip video products before settling on the Ultra. I was reading that the video itself was the same as the mino and I liked the idea of using AA batteries - which I could get anywhere. Got the video flip Ultra and have used several times and love it. And I am still on the same first set of batteries. I used movie maker to link together three videos. I have posted some to u tube and just made short videos at parties. I keep it in my purse or the car all the time. Worth the money! I might get my computer challenged family members one for Xmas. This is a no brainer.

I bought the Flip camcorder for a family member in RI. She used it for about a week having to call support for help in getting it to work. She finally had to send it back to the manufacture to either get it fixed or get a new one.

This product is very easy to shoot a video with, but I found it challenging to save the video and burn it onto a DVD.

The Flip video camera is the perfect solution for people who want a low cost, extremely portable digital camcorder. It's so small that it can fit in a pocket or handbag, and it can shoot up to 60 minutes of video, with limited zoom capabilities, that is easily transferred to any computer, PC or Mac.

The image quality is surprisingly good, even in low light situations, although it cannot compete with the higher cost, full featured cameras. You have the option of viewing video and deleting on the camera, much the way you would with a still digital camera.

The camera connects with your computer using a USB port. The stubby USB connector pops out from the side of the camera; this can cause a problem if your USB ports don't have enough clearance, both from the bottom and on the sides. Of course, this problem is easily remedied by using an extender. The software for editing and adding music to video requires that the camera be attached to the computer, even if you save your videos to your computer and have (ostensibly) the software in your applications folder. To me, this was the biggest drawback. To edit my videos, using Flip software, they must still be on the camera. Because the editing capabilities are extremely limited (you can change the start and the end only, not edit within each clip), I prefer to save the videos to my computer, then import them to Apple's iMovie. If you want to incorporate your videos in a creative project, you'll need advanced software. You may also want to purchase a case (the "soft case" is made of black cloth that left fibers all over my camera) and a tripod, especially if you plan on using this to record video reviews.

The use of the Flip is so intuitive that you can shoot video right out of the box. Figuring out the (very basic) software and how to save the video takes a few minutes. Although the red stop/start button can be balky, this camera is so easy to use that a child could shoot video.

This camera would make an excellent gift for casual video shooters, college students, and teenagers. The low price should tip off those who want more serious video to look elsewhere.

Buyer beware at Pure Digital
I received from Amazon my (Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Orange) on July 31st 2008 Initially all went well and the quality was great and no problems with software. however I noticed a problem getting the camera to start and stop, it continued to worsen and I decided to contact tech support on October 11th 2008. After several email exchanges I was given a RMA# but no offer to send a prepaid label, believing that as it was still in warranty, I paid $7.00 to ship UPS. Than on a web search regarding problems with this item I was amazed at the number of very negative responses to their customer service and did discover that some has been issued prepaid labels and when I challenged them about that was told that it was not their policy to pay shipping, however they would make an exception and attached a prepaid label (now was too late as I has already paid shipping and requested a refund which was denied) I requested was action was being taken on my start/stop problem and the only answer I got was that it was being returned to me. They were unable to save any of my video's (that was not an issue)
So I urge you to consider well before you make a purchase
If you ever need customer service, BE AWARE
I am awaiting return to see if the problem has been fixed

this is a nice cheap camcorder.. however it is limited in zooming in and out and I had difficulty downloading footage to the computer and had to deal with customer support to get that figured out (never fun)..... but now things work well and it is worth the money but resolution is low and don't expect high quality video/audio..... after saying all of this I must state that it is highly effective for personal protection against lying entrapping police and x-wifes as it fits in your pocket and can be quickly deployed to record assaults by enemies....

I purchased the Flip Ultra primarily for web video. I have been using it for the past 5 months and simply love it. It has in many ways replaced my digital video camera for most things. It is particularly good for web video (I like to post short videos of the kids). On a Mac the editing requires a couple of extra steps (I drag to raw .avi files over to my Mac and then use VisualHub to convert them to .dv for editing in iMovie HD or Final Cut Express). You can use the software that comes with the camera to edit, email and post video to YouTube, but I find the quality better when using the VisualHub approach. This is camera is great for catching those little moments that would just take to long with a standard digital video camera.

I love this little unit - it is definitely as-advertised. I'm very impressed with the video quality and built-in motion stablizer. I've been using this alot for work to capture impromptu design sessions, whiteboard sessions, etc.'

I was a little put off by the AA battery design - I thought I would have liked a USB chargeable solution better. After seeing how long a set of batteries last, I think it's a non-issue. I like they state - it does make sense to be designed for AA batteries when you think about non-office usage.

I love this little thing

The Flip is as small as My cell phone and takes great video. I was able to put it in My pocket and go. I was pleasantly surprised at how clear the videos came out.

The digital zoom is good but won't be as good as a digital camera or full sized video camera.

I was able to easily import, edit and use the movie file on My Mac laptop's IMovie program though you can also use the Flip's built in software to edit, take stills etc.

Mine runs on 2 AA batteries which lasted My entire vacation(3 days of recording).

If you are looking for a simple, low cost solution for video recording this is it. I was very impressed with this product and would recommend it to anyone for personal recording. There's no complicated controls to learn, turn it on, point and hit the record button. It's really just that easy.

This is a great, innovative product. It works out of the box and the download of the videos to the computer was flawless. It delivers on its promise - basic video, simply achieved. Its easy to carry around in a bag or a briefcase and just set up and shoot. Price / performance is superb.

There's so much to like about the flip ultra camcorder, the video quality, the sound, its portability, it takes two AA batteries and the cost. I read all the other positive reviews on the camcorder and agree, BUT with mine, I had trouble stopping the camera with the red button when done recording. I sent it back to Amazon, and was quite happy with their return policy. The second flip ultra came and this one would also resist ending a recording. In addition, I would have trouble making a second recording after I had a previous shot loaded on the camera. It jammed. Those "precious moments" came and went as I tried to find that "gentle touch" technical support wrote about in their generic response to problems. I sent in my issue to tech support and they requested the version of ultra one can find by pushing the red and trash buttons at the same time. I sent the information back to them and they have never responded. Its been three weeks! I get ready to send the camera back to Amazon, and then it will work. I decide to keep it and then it jams up again. I am beginning to think it may refuse to record when it gets warm, but who knows. I can't afford to be ripped off, but I like the camera when it works, so fool me twice I guess.

I'm a noob to videograpghy. I just wanted an inexpensive camcorder since I wouldn't need it much. The Flip is tiny, and can fit in your pocket. It's so simple to use, you don't need a manual. There's 3 buttons and a toggle type pad. Press the red button and you're recording, it's that easy. There's a play and a delete button. The toggle switch allows you to zoom in and out and go forward and backward thru your videos. The Flip cuts out all the bells and whistles to keep the price low. THere's no remote, no light, no strap, nothing. All you can do is zoom in and out X3 but that's digital zoom not optical. The lcd screen is tiny as well, but effective enough. Fine, but how well does it perform? I took some video at a car dealer. There was lots of big windows letting in lots of light. I then transitioned outside to a mostly cloudy sky. The video is surprisingly good. There is some block noise, and graininess, but not that bad. Then I went indoors under incandescent light. Here I was disappointed. The video noise increased severely even in a well lit room. The subject was decently clear, but the background had massive video noise. The Flip does have a mic, but it's internal, and on the front. Anything not within 10 feet or so and facing towards the Flip isn't going to be heard well. The Flip is designed for easy Youtube upload. I had never done this before, yet even I had no trouble. Plug in the Flip to a usb port. Load the software to your computer(it comes up automatically) and then upload video. Very simple. Be aware tho that you'll need a seriously fast upload speed on your internet service. It took 4!hours to upload a 10 minute video! You also lose alot in the upload in video quality. Good videos become decent, and decent videos look like they were filmed with a $120 camcorder. A Flip makes a good child's present. It's handy for taking unexpected videos as well. Of course, most digital cameras have a movie mode, but that works for about 15 minutes, and there's no mic. The Flip runs for an hour and has sound. Still, why bother filming anything if it doesn't look great? If you want to record a throwaway scene that you'll dump on Youtube, the Flip's great, but for archiving things you want to watch again, look elsewhere as I'll be doing.

It is the easiest and cutest camcorder. Even my three yr-old grandson shot a cute video with it!!!

The flip camera is great because of the easy size. I took it in my purse and made great videos of friends at a bowling alley. I also took great footage of my friends pets. The audio is great as well. I think the flip is great. A good deal for the price and quality video.

I love this camera. It's really easy to use, really easy to carry around, and really easy to upload your videos onto your computer. It's perfect for trips, horsing around with your friends, or any event which you may want to capture on film. You can hook it up to your TV and watch your footage, which is nice. I particularly like the feature that allows you to make still pictures from your video footage. Fun!

Here's my 2 cents worth: I love it. Underwater, on walks in the neighborhood and out in the desert. The quality of videos is great and I've already made the test uploads to youtube.
I'm no computer techie and the Flip walked me thru all the steps effortlessly. Help on youtube made it possible to edit more surely, but now that I have the idea, I see that the Flip software would have been able to do it with me as well.
You do need at least a Gbyte of RAM. I used my computer manual and googled to get the best price, and then paid one of my 9 year old computer gurus an ice cream cone to install it for me.
I do recommend the waterproof housing (really cool during our thunderstorms), and all the Flip buttons worked easily thru the housing...that's probably a nonissue nowdays.
I also recommend the male/female USB cable as it's a bit unwieldy hanging the Flip on the side of my notebook.
I am a senior and it's been a hit with my fellow old f****'s. I'm now easily able to keep up with my sons and grandsons in the video arena.
(By the way, creating folder names to store your videos requires some up front planning so you can find all the videos you shoot. One more thing: even a short video is too long to email using most free services, I upload 'em to youtube and my recipients download em. You can also send and receive if you and your recipients both have ftp capabilities -my sons have a web server and I use SimpleFTP freeware, but you need a computer techie to help you get going. Finally, you can write them to DVDs and mail 'em)
I hope this helps and that you enjoy this remarkable little gadget as much as my family does.

This is an excellent recorder, and I just wanted to confirm that the latest software bundled with it was 100% compatible with my Powerbook and OS/X Leopard.

I was able to convert the AVI files by opening them in Quicktime and saving them as .mov files. Then I could import them into iMovie8 and build a movie from my clips.

Terrific value, and exceptional picture quality in all sorts of light levels.

I bought this for my grandaughter and I will quote her note to me:
"I LOVE the camera you got me! I have already used it SO much!"
I had used a friend's before and thought it a great little item so got it for Eloise's birthday
It couldn't have been a better present

I love this camera. The moment I bought it I did a test run of just recording everything. The quality is great, and actually the price isn't bad at all. I also love how small it is and it's really really really easy to use.

But. The only flaws I found were that it used double A batteries. I'm a fan of the rechargeable battery so I didn't like that. Also I wish that it had a removable memory card so you don't have to empty out your camera every time it fills up but could just switch memory cards.

My husband and I bought this camera to record marching band field shows this season. I must say I am very impressed. The video quality is amazing. The camera is very easy to use. I was able to teach a friend how to use it in less than a minute. Its lightweight and travels well. I only have 2 complaints. One is I'm having a hard time figuring out how to set and display the date and time. I'm afraid I'm going to have to pull the batteries out and start over. Two is the flip arm. It works wonderfully, but I have USB ports on the side of my PC that are above the ground. In order to keep the USB connected to the PC and not cause damage to the arm I have to stack stuff underneath it to keep it level. Not really an issue, more of a nusance. I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem with my laptops USB port. Other than that I love this camera. Its a great little camera for the price and I would definitely recommend it!

i love the flip camera and i recomend it to all. it is cheap and takes incredible video. i have used this to video tape on rollercoasters and upload on youtube and quaility is fantastic. its so easy to use. im so happy with mine. its worth every penny.

I used the Flip Video Ultra on a trip to Beijing for the Olympics. I used it with a friend and we mainly took short videos on the subway, great wall, etc. Because the camera is so small it's convenient to bring anywhere. The video quality is alright for close shots. Don't expect to zoom in very much. It was great for short and close up videos.