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Here are the pocket camcorders I compared: from amazon
Flip UltraHD (will be referred to as "F")
Flip Mino HD 2nd generation (Will be referred to as "M")
Creative Labs Vado HD 8 GB 2nd generation (Will be referred to as "CL")
Kodak Zi6 Pocket HD (Will be referred to as "K")
*SONY DSCW220: note: I have since had people ask me about the Sony dsc w220. I did look into this one but ruled it out for a finalist in my shopping because it is mono not stereo, it is NOT a point and shoot camera.--You have to select different modes prior to filming rather than the camera figuring it out automatically for you, it was not rated as well by the experts compared to the Flip UltraHD ( The Sony was rated "very good" as compared to "excellent", While it does have a optical zoom in photo setting, this can't be used in video setting, and the sound wasn't as good. So, while I did look at this in the end, it never made the final cut.
Why HD cameras only? Brighter colors and better images, wider images
HD SHOOTING TIME:
F: 120 minutes.
M: 120 minutes
CL:120 minutes
K: 25 minutes with batteries they included, 120 minutes if you buy an SD card
HOW CNET's editors rated the cameras:
F Excellent
M Excellent
CL Very Good
K Very Good
MEMORY:
F: 8 GB
M:8 GB
CL: 8 GB
K: internally only 30 MB recording space but it has 32 GB expandable SD/SDHC card slot. Because it comes with such small recording space you really need to buy an SD or SDHC card to maximize its potential, but the potential is really good and this will increase your ability to shoot longer.
SW 8GB
RESOLUTION:
All are 720p which is excellent, just one step below the top 1080p format.
MICROPHONE:
F: Stereo
M: Mono
CL: Mono
K: Mono
SOUND:
F:Premier AAC audio. Best sound quality but still not great in winds
M:Good sound; not great in winds.
CL:Poor sound quality; had issues with sound and picture not being in sync.
K:Poor sound quality
ZOOM:
F: 2x
M:2x
CL:2x
K: poor quality zoom on the one I tried but I still think it's 2x. It has a great macro focus for very close-up objects if, for example, you see a bumble bee and want to shoot it on a leaf a few inches away! Kinda cool.
CAMERA SIZE AND WEIGHT:
F: 4.3x2.2x1.2 4 oz
M: 3.9x2x0.6 3. 3 oz
CL: 3.9x3x0.6 3.5 oz
K: 5.5x2.5.0.9 5.6 oz
SHIPPING SIZE AND WEIGHT:
F: 6.2 x 3.1 x 3.1 inches ; 11.2 ounces
M: 2 x 0.7 x 3.9 inches ; 1 pound
CL: 3.3 x 7.9 x 6.3 inches ; 11.2 ounces
K: 4x 5x 2.5" 2.4 lbs
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
F: USB cable pops out of the back so you don't need to keep up with a separate cable. Comes with Flip Video rechargeable AA battery pack (recharges when connected to USB); also supported by standard AA batteries. Note: Some sets come with the HDMi mini included and others come with the rechargeable battery pack on Amazon. Looks like one or the other but of course if you need both you can buy the other.
M: USB cable pops out of the back on this one as well. Has child safe button to prevent accidental deletion of videos. Internal lithium ion battery recharges through built-in USB arm
CL: USB in camcorder. Included in box are HDMI cable (nice), USB extension cable,(nice)silicon skin (cool) & rechargeable battery. K: Included in box are HD and AV cables and wrist strap and rechargeable batteries and battery charger. Has built in USB arm.
SPEED:
F: 30 frames per second.
M: 30 frames per second
CL: 30 frames per second
K: choice of 30 frames per second or 60 frames per second.
VIEWING SCREEN: All 2" except the Kodak was the largest at 2.4"
IMPORTANT NOTES:
F: Best low-light performance for the mini cameras (though not perfect at all) and least amount of blurring and dropped frames in my opinion. Best color. Only one with stereo sound. You can get an underwater case for this one! Though that may sound crazy for a Texan, we use the camera non-stop on vacations and even when we aren't IN the water, we are around the water...on boats, in the sand with sea mist, etc. Then we can dive in and record the fish. Comes preloaded with flipshare software...just plug in to computer and it pops up.
M: Colors don't appear as good on the Mino as the other cameras. Thinnest camera. Make sure you get the one that only comes in the color aluminum or brushed metal. If it comes in any other colors it is the 1st generation MinoHD and they improved upon that one in the newer models. Great audio. Better shooting in low light than most mini cameras. Camera comes preloaded with FlipShare software. Can get still images through flipshare software. CL: Decent filming in low light but not anywhere near as good as the Ultra or Mino; Software is preloaded in camcorder. This has an optional underwater case too!
K: This is the only camera that I compared without the built in image stabilizatin which corrects for shaky images. What appears to be metal in picture is actually a chrome colored plastic. That said, this had the largest viewing screen of all of them. 2.4" Very poor in low light and seemed to have far more shaking and blurring. It also takes still pictures but they are really really poor quality...same as a lesser-quality cell phone pictures but good in a pinch if you want a still shot and have no cell or camera I s'pose. Heaviest for a pocket camera. Software is not preloaded in camcorder but a cd comes with it.
And, finally, the reviews of the Flip from experts swayed me quite a bit:
Fast Company: "Flip Ultra HD is Pure Digital's "Best Pocket Camcorder Yet." 6-09
USA Today: "New Flip Ultra Video Cameras Might Flip Your Switch" 4-09
Business Week: How do you Invigorate a Recession? Look to i-phone, Flip, Kindle, and Zip Car For Answers
There were lootttts more I came across when researching the Flip Ultra HD but those are some of my favorites.
CONCLUSION: Clearest picture and sound was important to me, expert reviews that pointed to the Flip UltraHD as well and I liked the built in software and the case I can get to shoot underwater. It is the number one selling camcorder as well. So that was my personal decision-making process. However, keep in mind that if you need reading glasses none of that will matter if the 2" screen is too small for your viewing the shots easily for playback in which case you may wish to get the Kodak if that's important to you..
Also: No matter which one you get, you will probably want a mini tripod if you ever want to be in the shot yourself do don't forget those.
Also note: It's confusing because when these manufacturers make changes in the camcorders, they do not change the names on the new versions, nor do they change the names if it's an HD version or a non-HD version so be sure you look for the "HD" after the brand name and look for "2nd generation" or "newer version" on the Mino and Vado if you like one of those better so you don't get the older models.
Hope my obsessive comparing and contrasting for my own purchasing assistance helped you as well even if what you wanted in a camera was different from me. :-)
Dell Home has the Creative Vado HD 2n Gen 4GB 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 2x Digital Zoom for $65 with Free Shipping. Next lowest on Google Products is $110+.
Dell Home has the Creative Vado HD 2n Gen 4GB 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 2x Digital Zoom for $65 with Free Shipping. Next lowest on Google Products is $110+.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Camcorders/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A3694695
great, thanks for sharing.
也正需要买一个，这个给小娃录像行吗？需不需要买个更好一点的？
我也是这么想的呢，如果能给小娃录那就太好了
这个2X Zoom 是不是就是可以放大缩小2倍的意思
和 flip比，好像这个光线暗的时候没有 flip 好，声音flip是立体声， 其他都差不多，我还看到不少人都说更喜欢这个呢。
Here are the pocket camcorders I compared:
from amazon
Flip UltraHD (will be referred to as "F")
Flip Mino HD 2nd generation (Will be referred to as "M")
Creative Labs Vado HD 8 GB 2nd generation (Will be referred to as "CL")
Kodak Zi6 Pocket HD (Will be referred to as "K")
*SONY DSCW220: note: I have since had people ask me about the Sony
dsc w220. I did look into this one but ruled it out for a finalist in
my shopping because it is mono not stereo, it is NOT a point and shoot
camera.--You have to select different modes prior to filming rather
than the camera figuring it out automatically for you, it was not rated
as well by the experts compared to the Flip UltraHD ( The Sony was
rated "very good" as compared to "excellent", While it does have a
optical zoom in photo setting, this can't be used in video setting, and
the sound wasn't as good. So, while I did look at this in the end, it
never made the final cut.
Why HD cameras only? Brighter colors and better images, wider images
HD SHOOTING TIME:
F: 120 minutes.
M: 120 minutes
CL:120 minutes
K: 25 minutes with batteries they included, 120 minutes if you buy an SD card
HOW CNET's editors rated the cameras:
F Excellent
M Excellent
CL Very Good
K Very Good
MEMORY:
F: 8 GB
M:8 GB
CL: 8 GB
K: internally only 30 MB recording space but it has 32 GB
expandable SD/SDHC card slot. Because it comes with such small
recording space you really need to buy an SD or SDHC card to maximize
its potential, but the potential is really good and this will increase
your ability to shoot longer.
SW 8GB
RESOLUTION:
All are 720p which is excellent, just one step below the top 1080p format.
MICROPHONE:
F: Stereo
M: Mono
CL: Mono
K: Mono
SOUND:
F:Premier AAC audio. Best sound quality but still not great in winds
M:Good sound; not great in winds.
CL:Poor sound quality; had issues with sound and picture not being in sync.
K:Poor sound quality
ZOOM:
F: 2x
M:2x
CL:2x
K: poor quality zoom on the one I tried but I still think it's 2x.
It has a great macro focus for very close-up objects if, for example,
you see a bumble bee and want to shoot it on a leaf a few inches away!
Kinda cool.
CAMERA SIZE AND WEIGHT:
F: 4.3x2.2x1.2 4 oz
M: 3.9x2x0.6 3. 3 oz
CL: 3.9x3x0.6 3.5 oz
K: 5.5x2.5.0.9 5.6 oz
SHIPPING SIZE AND WEIGHT:
F: 6.2 x 3.1 x 3.1 inches ; 11.2 ounces
M: 2 x 0.7 x 3.9 inches ; 1 pound
CL: 3.3 x 7.9 x 6.3 inches ; 11.2 ounces
K: 4x 5x 2.5" 2.4 lbs
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
F: USB cable pops out of the back so you don't need to keep up with
a separate cable. Comes with Flip Video rechargeable AA battery pack
(recharges when connected to USB); also supported by standard AA
batteries. Note: Some sets come with the HDMi mini included and others
come with the rechargeable battery pack on Amazon. Looks like one or
the other but of course if you need both you can buy the other.
M: USB cable pops out of the back on this one as well. Has child
safe button to prevent accidental deletion of videos. Internal lithium
ion battery recharges through built-in USB arm
CL: USB in camcorder. Included in box are HDMI cable (nice), USB
extension cable,(nice)silicon skin (cool) & rechargeable battery.
K: Included in box are HD and AV cables and wrist strap and rechargeable batteries and battery charger. Has built in USB arm.
SPEED:
F: 30 frames per second.
M: 30 frames per second
CL: 30 frames per second
K: choice of 30 frames per second or 60 frames per second.
VIEWING SCREEN: All 2" except the Kodak was the largest at 2.4"
IMPORTANT NOTES:
F: Best low-light performance for the mini cameras (though not
perfect at all) and least amount of blurring and dropped frames in my
opinion. Best color. Only one with stereo sound. You can get an
underwater case for this one! Though that may sound crazy for a Texan,
we use the camera non-stop on vacations and even when we aren't IN the
water, we are around the water...on boats, in the sand with sea mist,
etc. Then we can dive in and record the fish. Comes preloaded with
flipshare software...just plug in to computer and it pops up.
M: Colors don't appear as good on the Mino as the other cameras.
Thinnest camera. Make sure you get the one that only comes in the color
aluminum or brushed metal. If it comes in any other colors it is the
1st generation MinoHD and they improved upon that one in the newer
models. Great audio. Better shooting in low light than most mini
cameras. Camera comes preloaded with FlipShare software. Can get still
images through flipshare software.
CL: Decent filming in low light but not anywhere near as good as
the Ultra or Mino; Software is preloaded in camcorder. This has an
optional underwater case too!
K: This is the only camera that I compared without the built in
image stabilizatin which corrects for shaky images. What appears to be
metal in picture is actually a chrome colored plastic. That said, this
had the largest viewing screen of all of them. 2.4" Very poor in low
light and seemed to have far more shaking and blurring. It also takes
still pictures but they are really really poor quality...same as a
lesser-quality cell phone pictures but good in a pinch if you want a
still shot and have no cell or camera I s'pose. Heaviest for a pocket
camera. Software is not preloaded in camcorder but a cd comes with it.
And, finally, the reviews of the Flip from experts swayed me quite a bit:
Fast Company: "Flip Ultra HD is Pure Digital's "Best Pocket Camcorder Yet." 6-09
USA Today: "New Flip Ultra Video Cameras Might Flip Your Switch" 4-09
Business Week: How do you Invigorate a Recession? Look to i-phone, Flip, Kindle, and Zip Car For Answers
There were lootttts more I came across when researching the Flip Ultra HD but those are some of my favorites.
CONCLUSION: Clearest picture and sound was important to me, expert
reviews that pointed to the Flip UltraHD as well and I liked the built
in software and the case I can get to shoot underwater. It is the
number one selling camcorder as well. So that was my personal
decision-making process. However, keep in mind that if you need reading
glasses none of that will matter if the 2" screen is too small for your
viewing the shots easily for playback in which case you may wish to get
the Kodak if that's important to you..
Also: No matter which one you get, you will probably want a mini
tripod if you ever want to be in the shot yourself do don't forget
those.
Also note: It's confusing because when these manufacturers make
changes in the camcorders, they do not change the names on the new
versions, nor do they change the names if it's an HD version or a
non-HD version so be sure you look for the "HD" after the brand name
and look for "2nd generation" or "newer version" on the Mino and Vado
if you like one of those better so you don't get the older models.
Hope my obsessive comparing and contrasting for my own purchasing
assistance helped you as well even if what you wanted in a camera was
different from me. :-)
我也是这么想的呢，如果能给小娃录那就太好了
有什么不能的？是个摄像机都可以摄，看效果如何了。
我记得有个ＭＭ还说过，小的拿在手里不容易被宝宝发现，不会转移注意力。
同关注中，我也想入一个。
http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-Camcorder-Storage-Digital/dp/B001LK8P14/ref=pd_cp_p_0
前几天给妈妈买flip 的时候看过review, 这个review也很不错，也是HD, 就是只有4gb, 大概一个小时的摄像。价格很便宜，需要的妈妈们可以考虑。。。
Dell Home has the Creative Vado HD 2n Gen 4GB 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 2x Digital Zoom for $65 with Free Shipping. Next lowest on Google Products is $110+.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Camcorders/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A3694695
这种摄像机的内存可以换吗?