With the Flip Ultra HD Camcorder it has never been easier to shoot, edit, watch, share and upload quality, high-definition video. Now with 120 minutes of video record time, a rechargeable battery pack and a built in UBS connector for instant connection to your personal computer, you will never miss another exciting minute again. And all this in a camcorder small enough to fit into your pocket.

Along with the increasing popularity of MySpace and YouTube has come an increasing demand for an inexpensive, easy to use, totally portable camcorder which can be used for making quality videos for uploading to these and other video friendly websites. The Flip Ultra HD Camcorder is the answer and it has become today’s must have video recorder. It is so easy to use you simply point and press the button. The camera does the rest.

The Flip Ultra HD Camcorder is a pocket-sized camera that makes taking video easy and fun. It is perfect for traveling or for people on the go and it has become increasing popular with the YouTube video crowd. The video quality is great and with the Ultra HD now offers crystal-clear high-definition video in 720p. Quite a feat for a pocket-sized camera.  The color display is vibrant, even though it utilizes only a two inch screen. With its built in software, it is simple and easy to organize, edit and share their quality high definition videos. The FlipShare software also enables fast and video emailing and one-click uploading to YouTube, MySpace, and AOL Video.

With the new Flip Ultra HD Camcorder, it’s easier than ever to shoot and share video. Simply power on and press record – you’ll be capturing and uploading video in minutes.

While the Flip video camera is ultra simple to use, the software which comes built into the camera is still very useful indeed and in this article I’d like to take a look at the four current features you will find installed on your new camcorder.

It is important to underline before we start that the software comes preinstalled on the Flip video camera and when you plug your camera into your computer the software should fire up automatically. It includes a version for PCs and a version for Macs so whichever computer you are using you should have no problems with the Flip video software.

Once opened up, you can view the videos that are currently on your camera and play them from inside the software making it easier to work out which videos are worth saving and which ones are suitable for deleting.

Down the left-hand side of the software you will find the simple navigation menu too which contains links to the four main areas of the software.

They are, in turn:

Save Videos – The first option allows you to save videos by moving them from one place to another, for example saving videos from your camera onto your computer, or the reverse. The process is incredibly simple whereby you just select the location of the videos you wan to access, highlight the specific video clips and then choose the save button. The videos will then be moved as per your instructions.

Share Videos – This options allows you to upload videos you have made to any of the various social networking sites like Facebook and YouTube. You simply select the specific videos you would like to upload, then select the website for upload. Finally uo enter in a few basic details about your account (username, password etc.) and your videos are then automatically uploaded for others to enjoy.

Make Movie – This is probably the weakest feature of all in my opinion and is as far as video editing currenrly stretches with the Flip video camera. Be aware of course that like with any other video clips you can use third party software applications to edit them (like Windows Movie Maker, for example) but looking purely at the softeare that comes preinstalled on the Flip Video Camera this “editing” element is basic at best.

What it basically allows you to do is to take a number of existing video clips, “stick” them together into one long clip, and then add music in the background if desired or a few nothing-special video effects.

The results are really just for fun – you are unlikely to use this software more than once in my opinion and it is unlikely to give you the sort of result that you might want to show off to family and friends.

For a professional look check out Sony Vegas Movie Studio which is generally accepted to be the best “amateur” video editing software available which most users swear by.

Delete Videos – Not surprisingly this function simply allows you to select which videos you would like to delete.

If you have problems with previously digital video camera/camcorder such as

picture quality (lighting)

use bulky battery charger, losing cords/memory cards, mess with disks/tapes

heavy, not user friendly,

don’t fully understand their complex and massive camcorder

need a whole carrying case then you can consider buying this Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black) as many customers highly recommended.

Features:

The Flip Video Ultra Series has two major parts i.e. the camera and the capability to manipulate and move the videos.

It also comes with TV connector cable, batteries, wrist strap and velvet drawstring case that are perfect to prevent any dirt or scratches on the lens or LCD screen.

Price and Quality: Flip Video Ultra Series is an excellent quality and inexpensive convenience product from Amazon with four favorite colors (white, orange, black, pink).

Durable: The customers that have been using this Flip Video Ultra Series for about a year never have a problem with it.

Size: Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorderis a little highly portable video recorder for casual use. The dimensions are only 1.2 x 2.2 x 4.2 inches and the weigh is 7.2 ounces, it’s very light.

Portable: Flip Video Ultra Series is easily fit into your pocket and carries as a cell phone to capture the special moments wherever you go.

User friendly: A tripod socket on the bottom is good for those that have trouble holding the Flip Video Ultra Series steady.

Easy to Use: The Quick Start Guide can be read in 5 minutes then you will be able to use this camera. However, the end users especially senior citizens must have solid basic knowledge of installing software and file transfer.

Recording time: With 2 GB flash drive (built-in memory) the Flip Video Ultra Series will record up to 60min (1 hour) and no memory card.

Designed for everyone: It’s suitable for bloggers, artists, travelers, amateur filmmakers, lecturers, parents, students and everyone. Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black) also a most memorable and thoughtful gift for someone special in your life.

Record all your favorite moments: Christmas, thanksgiving, birthday, wedding, holiday, BBQ, graduation, interview, video project, music concert, and other activities

Battery:

Flip Video Ultra Series is powered by two AA Duracell batteries (included with the camera) and easy to be installed.

It’s well designed and highly resistant to accidental opening.

Good battery life.

Image Quality

The image quality of Flip Video Ultra Series is remarkably good resolution (640 x 480 VGA), no little pixel smudges.

Exposure capability is excellent, for outdoors, from a sunny with wide contrasts to the rain/dark conditions, or indoor shots with decent light such as in the restaurant.

Lens

The actual lens of Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black) is recessed and protected by either a glass or plastic cover. It shows no susceptibility to being easily scratched. However, if it appears held in place by a metal fitting and the lens cover becomes damaged, I’m sure it could be replaced.

On the back of the Flip Video Ultra Series is a 1.5″ transfective screen that you can see even in quite bright daylight.

Audio Quality

The sound quality of Flip Video Ultra Series is excellent for recording voices.

The built-in microphone is sensitive. It will pick up and record nearby voices even whispers without distortion and it won’t pick up too much background noise.

In a very loud environment, the mike captured both highs and lows surprisingly well.

Recording, Playback and Delete the Video:

Start up time from turn on to recording is only 2-4 seconds.

It’s easily to set a time and date to the gadget when initially start it up then each video automatically has the date as the initial name.

One button for record/stop prevents accidental starting and stopping.

If you have problems with the red button, use the tip of your thumbnail to press it. Flip Video support said the record button is being redesigned for future models so that this problem is no longer.

The play button is on the left of the 4-way and delete button is on the right.

Zoom

You can zoom in and out by pressing the + (plus) on top of the red button and – (minus) signs on top of and below the red button.

It has only 2x digital zoom, so you have to close to the subject but not too close up the detail such as words/logos, it will get the various degrees of blurry.

Video Editing Built-in Software

The new version of Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black) software has been updated on December 21, 2007 with no issues.

The simple Flip Video Ultra Series software is able to do some minor editing, file organization, download clips into the computer, crop beginning/end, upload clips to the web/email, string clips together to make a longer movie and make photos from videos. Also, included a “Help” feature.

You can also convert video files, watching your videos on TV as well as on the computer, quick emailing the video, DVDs made, and publish online to YouTube, AOL video, personal site, or any video sharing website and share them instantly with your family and friends.

Flip Video customer support will take care of any problems.

Phone support is 24/7 and they will answer the phone within a minute or two.

If you email them, you will receive a response after a few hours. You can also read other product review about Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes.