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amrrashed6
These things: http://www.theflip.com/en-us/, there are like 4 different versions.
I want a camera that can take still photos, and take videos that are at least 1 hr long.
I also want it to be good quality, and I don't want it to be any more than $150.
Which one of them would be best for me?
Answer
Skip the Slide, unless it's on sale for unbelievably cheaper than the other models. Unless you expect to be away from a computer for a very long time (to offload and make space,) or absolutely must review on a 3" screen instead of 2", the 2 hour capacity of the others are plenty.
The Ultra and Mino I assume shoot comparable video, so the main advantage of the Ultra is the replaceable battery and mechanical buttons if you plan to get the underwater housing. The Mino has touch buttons which can be a little difficult to use, (but the record button is a mechanical one,) and is very compact
Note however, because of a filesystem limitation in the Flips, you won't be able to record more than an hour at a stretch. So while 8GB Flips claim a 2 hour capacity, you can't shoot a single 2 hour long video. (At best, you can shoot two 1 hour videos, or a whole bunch of videos that adds up to 2 hours.)
None of the Flips shoot still photos, only 720p video. In theory you could take still frames from your video, but it will likely be blurry, and less than one megapixel in resolution. (2MP is the recommended minimum for printing 4x6 photos.) Look into the other pocket point-and-shoot cameras on the market if you want still photo capability. Though even then, some of those don't have optical zoom or flash units.
Skip the Slide, unless it's on sale for unbelievably cheaper than the other models. Unless you expect to be away from a computer for a very long time (to offload and make space,) or absolutely must review on a 3" screen instead of 2", the 2 hour capacity of the others are plenty.
The Ultra and Mino I assume shoot comparable video, so the main advantage of the Ultra is the replaceable battery and mechanical buttons if you plan to get the underwater housing. The Mino has touch buttons which can be a little difficult to use, (but the record button is a mechanical one,) and is very compact
Note however, because of a filesystem limitation in the Flips, you won't be able to record more than an hour at a stretch. So while 8GB Flips claim a 2 hour capacity, you can't shoot a single 2 hour long video. (At best, you can shoot two 1 hour videos, or a whole bunch of videos that adds up to 2 hours.)
None of the Flips shoot still photos, only 720p video. In theory you could take still frames from your video, but it will likely be blurry, and less than one megapixel in resolution. (2MP is the recommended minimum for printing 4x6 photos.) Look into the other pocket point-and-shoot cameras on the market if you want still photo capability. Though even then, some of those don't have optical zoom or flash units.
What is the least expensive digital video camera out there that has slow motion?
one8092460
y'know ..like one that you can capture 60 and 90fps - legit! Consumer or not ..doesn't have to be HD. Thank you.
Answer
Technically speaking, I believe JVC has the win here, with qualifications. Quite a few of their consumer DV camcorders, such as the GR-DF450 ($299.95 at B&H) have what they call "Live Slow" mode. This mode apparently cuts resolution for a boost in frame rate... I haven't found too many details on it. It does allow real time sound recroding at the same time.
Sony introduced a somewhat similar function in their HDR-HC3 e... it will capture 240 fields in 3 seconds to buffer memory, then write it out to tape at the normal 29.97fps. This is not full quality, and there's no sound. See here:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/The-Quality-of-Sony-HC3-Slow-Motion-Video.htm
This mode also exists in Sony's current line, including the HDR-HC5 and HDR-HC7 HDV cameras, the HDR-SR5,7,8 HDD camcorders, and the HDR-CX7K flash-based camcorder. See review here:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-HDR-HC7-Camcorder-Review.htm
For any extended filming at a higher frame rate, you might look at the Panasonic HVX200. When recording to P2 cards, it can run at frame rates from 12 to 60fps. This is in 720p mode, so it's HD-ish. Some of the recent models in the JVC ProHD line also support 60p recording, though not the full "varicam" range of speeds.
Technically speaking, I believe JVC has the win here, with qualifications. Quite a few of their consumer DV camcorders, such as the GR-DF450 ($299.95 at B&H) have what they call "Live Slow" mode. This mode apparently cuts resolution for a boost in frame rate... I haven't found too many details on it. It does allow real time sound recroding at the same time.
Sony introduced a somewhat similar function in their HDR-HC3 e... it will capture 240 fields in 3 seconds to buffer memory, then write it out to tape at the normal 29.97fps. This is not full quality, and there's no sound. See here:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/The-Quality-of-Sony-HC3-Slow-Motion-Video.htm
This mode also exists in Sony's current line, including the HDR-HC5 and HDR-HC7 HDV cameras, the HDR-SR5,7,8 HDD camcorders, and the HDR-CX7K flash-based camcorder. See review here:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-HDR-HC7-Camcorder-Review.htm
For any extended filming at a higher frame rate, you might look at the Panasonic HVX200. When recording to P2 cards, it can run at frame rates from 12 to 60fps. This is in 720p mode, so it's HD-ish. Some of the recent models in the JVC ProHD line also support 60p recording, though not the full "varicam" range of speeds.
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