Top Level Details
Recording Time* |
60 min. | 120 min. | ||
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| Internal Memory | 4GB |
2GB |
8GB |
4GB |
| MSRP | $249.99 | $179.99 | $249.99 | $179.99 |
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Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Colours |   |
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* Recording time varies slightly based on recorded content
LCD Screen
Size |
1.5" (diagonal) |
2.0" (diagonal) |
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| Resolution | 528 x 132 | 960 x 240 | ||
| Type | Transflective TFT (for bright daylight) | |||
Video Quality and Performance
Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
640 x 480 |
1280 x 720 |
640 x 480 |
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| Sensor | 1/4.5" HD CMOS Sensor 2.2µm pixels |
1/4" VGA CMOS sensor 5.6 µm pixels |
1/4.5" HD CMOS Sensor 2.2µm pixels |
1/4" VGA CMOS sensor 5.6 µm pixels |
| Light Sensitivity | Ultra low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection |
Very high sensitivity (>2.0V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection |
Ultra low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection |
Very high sensitivity (>2.0V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection |
| Video Compression | Flip Video Engine 3.0 | Flip Video Engine 2.5 | Flip Video Engine 3.5 | |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan) | |||
| Average Bitrate | 9.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) | 4.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) | 9.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) | 4.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) |
| Video Format | H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, MP4 file format | Advanced Profile MPEG-4 AVI |
H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, MP4 file format | |
| White Balance & Exposure | Automatic white balance and black level calibration Automatic exposure control with dynamic exposure compensation |
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Optics
Lens Type |
Fixed Focus (1.5m to infinity) |
Fixed Focus (1m to infinity) |
Fixed Focus (1.5m to infinity) |
Fixed Focus (0.8m to infinity) |
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| Aperture | f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments) | |||
| Zoom | Smooth multi-step 2x digital | |||
Battery
| Type | Internal Lithium-Ion Rechargeable** |
Flip Video AA rechargeable battery pack (1.2 Volt NiMH rechargeable).
Rechargeable through USB |
2 AA Batteries or optional Flip Video AA rechargeable battery pack (1.2 Volt NiMH rechargeable).
Rechargeable through USB |
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Life |
Up to 2 hrs of use between charges |
Up to 4 hrs of use between charges |
Up to 2.5 hours of use between charges using included Flip Video AA rechargable Battery Pack |
Up to 4.5 hours of use between charges using Flip Video AA rechargable Battery Pack |
| Charge Time | Via computer USB port - approx 3 hrs Via Power Adapter - approx 2 hrs |
Using Flip Video AA rechargable Battery Pack: Via computer USB port - approx 6 hrs Via Power Adapter - approx 3.5 hrs |
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** Battery replacement only available through Flip Video Support
*** Battery life may vary depending on batteries and use pattern
Camcorder Functions
| Interface | Touch-sensitive capacitive buttons |
Easy-press buttons |
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| Power-up Time | Less than 4 seconds | |||
Power Saver (Auto Shut-Down) |
Yes |
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| Play All Function | Yes | |||
| Pause, FF/Rewind | Yes | |||
| Set Date/Time Function | Yes | |||
Additional Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
3.94" x 1.97" x 0.63" |
4.25" x 2.19" x 1.17" |
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| Weight | 3.3 oz | 6.0 oz | ||
| PC Connection | Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to USB 2.0 speed) | |||
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | |||
| Microphone | Built-in wide-range microphone | Built-in wide-range stereo microphone | ||
| TV-Out | NTSC (cable included) | HDMI |
NTSC (cable included) | |
| Tripod Mount | Yes | |||
FlipShare Software
Min. Requirements Windows |
3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Vista with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 port
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2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Vista with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 port
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3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Vista with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 port
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2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Vista with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 port
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| Min. Requirements Mac |
1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor, 1 GB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB 2.0 port
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1.0 GHz PowerPC G4, Intel Core or faster processor, 512 MB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB 2.0 port
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1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor, 1 GB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB 2.0 port
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1.0 GHz PowerPC G4, Intel Core or faster processor, 512 MB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB 2.0 port
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| Online Sharing | Unlimited private video emails or video greeting cards. Direct Upload to MySpace and YouTube | |||
| Video Editing | Video trim - set start and end points. Create movies with multiple video clips - add titles, music and credits. | |||
| Still Photo | Snap still photos from video | |||
| Software Update | Automatic and on-demand online updates | |||
Accessories
| Included in Box | TV cable, wrist strap, soft carrying case, quickstart guide | Flip Video AA rechargeable battery pack, wrist strap, soft carrying case, quickstart guide | 2x AA alkaline batteries, TV cable, wrist strap, soft carrying case, quickstart guide | |
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Quick Start Guide |
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| Underwater Case | No | Yes | ||
| Soft Pouch | Yes (Black, Silver) | |||
Wool Pouch |
Yes (Purple, Grey, Orange) | No | ||
| USB Cables | Yes | |||
| Power Adapter | Yes | Yes - with use of Flip Video Battery Pack | ||
| Battery Pack | No | Yes | ||
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