Flip

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Yes, to answer Sarah's question: I got the Flip as an anniversary present. It is so amazingly small, lightweight, cute (pink!) and EASY to use! It came in the mail yesterday from our friends at Amazon (bless you O Amazon!). I opened it up, popped in two AA batteries, easily set the date and time, and pushed the red button to record. Pushed the red button to stop recording. This thing literally has seven different buttons: on/off, red record, zoom in, zoom out, play, skip and delete. That is it. And when you're ready to download the videos, it has a built-in USB--you just pop it out and plug it directly into the computer.

It comes preloaded with Flip software that I guess allows you to edit, etc. I haven't tried that yet. I'm just thrilled to finally have a camera that is this easy to use after years of struggling with our Sony HandyCam.

Anyhoo--it shoots two hours of video which is plenty. The best things happen in little increments, anyway, right?

And did I mention that it measures about 3"x2" and weighs about a pound? I got my Flip a cute little pink quilted sleeping bag. It's all small enough to throw in my purse or clip to my belt. OK, I'm not that nerdy that I'd clip it to my belt....

But be prepared for more video!

Comments

DD4 said…
I'm prepared to see more and more videos! What a wonderful gadget. I'm happy you got it - - and Happy Anniversary to you and Hans!
November 29, 2009 at 2:31:00 PM GMT+1
Dad said…
How cool is that? I hate to admit it but I hadn't heard of it before. I guess that I could google it. I keep waiting for our Sony 8mm to crap out but it just keeps soldiering on after trips to the canyon and Colorado etc. If that machine is that easy to operate it is right up my alley. Hope to see more of your company in the future.
November 29, 2009 at 6:00:00 PM GMT+1
MamaD4 said…
It really is easy to use Dad, inexpensive and you can get it in more masculine colors...
November 29, 2009 at 7:16:00 PM GMT+1
Badger said…
OK, if I ever catch you with anything at all clipped to your belt...we're going to have to sit down and have a style chat.
This counts for Europe 2019, too. No hip packs.
November 30, 2009 at 11:44:00 PM GMT+1
Mom said…
Loved Will's "first" video. So cute! So glad you got the flip...looking forward to many videos. THANK-YOU!
December 1, 2009 at 6:05:00 PM GMT+1
carrster said…
Oooh toys are so fun! Have fun with your new one. :) (and Happy Anniversary, too!)
December 1, 2009 at 7:44:00 PM GMT+1
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