Post by Mahnarch on Apr 4, 2009 3:33:32 GMT -5
I've been wanting a digital video camera for a long time but I'm too Dutchie to throw down the quid for it (according to tractakid - 8,000 quid = $400 for one)
I've just discovered the 'Flip Video Mino'
Retails for about $160.
Self contained.
640x800 pixel
30fps.
USB.
60 minuted record time.
2 hour battery life on full charge.
Charges off the comuter.
All my USB ports are on the back, so I'd have to invest in a USB extension cable so I can connect easily...er.
About $10.
Does anyone have personal experience with one of these machines?
For what I want to do with videos, the ergonomics would be handy.
But, the time limit is a concern.
I'd not only like to show the public what it's like to drive and handle a semi (tractor/trailer) but, I'd like to mount it on the dash to capture all the idiot four wheelers in their.....idiocy.
If someone causes a crash in front of me, I'd like to have film rolling.
So I can show the cops, on scene, that the woman/woman was chatting on her/her cellphone at the time and merged over/turned on red, etc.
......it's always women. Don't give me that look.
I've got over a million miles of experience. Prove me wrong.
Anyway. Flip Video Mino.
Aye?
Nay?
Blah?
Pukes self into oblivion?
I've seen video demonstrations and the quality doesn't look too bad. But, a Cloud Insurance salesman will make you think that you'll be attacked tomorrow.
I've just discovered the 'Flip Video Mino'
Retails for about $160.
Self contained.
640x800 pixel
30fps.
USB.
60 minuted record time.
2 hour battery life on full charge.
Charges off the comuter.
All my USB ports are on the back, so I'd have to invest in a USB extension cable so I can connect easily...er.
About $10.
Does anyone have personal experience with one of these machines?
For what I want to do with videos, the ergonomics would be handy.
But, the time limit is a concern.
I'd not only like to show the public what it's like to drive and handle a semi (tractor/trailer) but, I'd like to mount it on the dash to capture all the idiot four wheelers in their.....idiocy.
If someone causes a crash in front of me, I'd like to have film rolling.
So I can show the cops, on scene, that the woman/woman was chatting on her/her cellphone at the time and merged over/turned on red, etc.
......it's always women. Don't give me that look.
I've got over a million miles of experience. Prove me wrong.
Anyway. Flip Video Mino.
Aye?
Nay?
Blah?
Pukes self into oblivion?
I've seen video demonstrations and the quality doesn't look too bad. But, a Cloud Insurance salesman will make you think that you'll be attacked tomorrow.
