Taking a look at the Flip Video Mino HD
If you are on a budget, the Flip Mino HD is a video camera to take a close look at. It comes with an affordable price tag, is convenient to carry and use, and shoots high quality video that rivals more expensive video cameras. Along with its stylish good looks, the Flip Video Mino HD is one of my favorite tech gadgets to use.
The Flip Mino is known for its very small form factor. In fact, it’s known as the tiniest HD video camera in the world. It’s comparable in size to a small cellphone and it’s even shorter and thinner than an iPhone. The outside of the Flip is made of a polished plastic shell and it is very comfortable to hold and use.
The controls on the Flip Mino HD were designed so that anyone can use the camera. To start shooting video, you just point the Flip at your target, and press the red button on the back to start recording. Press the button again and the recording stops. The 1.5 inch screen is small, but it is crystal clear which makes it easy to see what you are shooting.
Video quality on any video camera is of course very important, and the Mino HD doesn’t disappoint here. The camera allows you to shoot an hour of high definition quality video at 1280×720 resolution. I’ve experienced some issues in low light environments, but overall the Mino has handled everything I’ve thrown at it.
Sharing your movies with the Flip Video Mino is extremely easy to do as well. The USB connector that the Flip is known for pops out and easily plugs into your computer. No cables are needed! The included FlipShare program works on both Mac and PCs. It enables you to do some basic video editing and share your videos with the big video sharing sites like Youtube and Myspace.
All in all, I am very happy with my Flip Mino HD. I just took it on my last vacation and I took some great videos which I then posted onto my Myspace account. If you are in the market for a budget video camera that any of your family members can use, you should definitely check out the Flip Mino HD. You can find it online for just over $200.
