Are you looking for a simple way to record video field notes, a marketing Videocast, or add a video to your blog? This may be the device for you. The price is right ($150-$180) and it's bundled with a nice collection of built-in software.
Pure Digital Technologies, on Sept. 12, introduced the Flip Video™ Ultra Series. This new category of camcorder that allows one to instantly capture, edit and share video.
The Flip Video Ultra Series is available nationwide starting September 12, 2007. The 60-minute (2GB) model is priced at $179.99, while the 30-minute (1GB) model is $149.99. Flip Video accessories include a pouch, tripod, action mount, and USB extension cables.
The built-in software allows people to share videos as easily as they would digital photos. In addition to instant emailing, the program allows videos to be uploaded directly to popular Internet video sharing sites, including YouTube. Creative users can also edit their clips, make custom movie mixes, add their own music, and capture still photos from video.
The Flip Video Ultra Series incorporates a 1.5 inch transflective, no-glare display screen for clear viewing in even the brightest sunlight, next-generation video processing, and increased on-board memory (2 GB of for the 60-minute model and 1 GB for the 30-minute model).
Features include:
- One-touch recording with 2x digital zoom
- Instant on-camera playback and delete
- High-speed video sharing from any PC or Mac
- One-click emailing of videos and video greeting cards
- One-click emailing of videos and video greeting cards
- Custom editing of movie mixes, with the option to set them to your own music
- Capture of still photos from video
- Built-in tripod mount
- Convenient DVD processing option at over 9,400 one hour labs nationwide
Additional Resources:
The Wall Street Journal
September 12, 2007
An Easier Way to Make and Share Videos
USA Today
September 12, 2007
Fun Flip wows camcorder crowd
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