Fri 05/22/2009 1:54 PM

trying out a pocket video cam

I've been looking into some of the new "pocket" video cameras, and for the next few weeks I'm borrowing a friend's Flip Video to try out and decide if it's a design I can even use. My issue is with holding it upright and still being able to see the screen. Hey, I'll be fine if all the action takes place on the floor! Actually I can hold it a bit more upright with a mini-tripod attached, so that may be the key. I have to play with it some more and see if I come up with anything. Maybe if I open the tripod legs a bit and wedge my left hand in, using my right hand to stabilize.

I grabbed the camera last night when Vixen was being adorable, but of course the moment I turned it on, she froze. Oh well, she's still cute.

I have to say I'm rather impressed by the FlipShare software (which installs right from the camera when you plug it in - no discs!) and how stupid-easy it is to use. I was able to combine these two clips, set them to music, and upload to YouTube in only a couple of minutes.

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comment: from Lucie

LOL - figures, doesn't it? What's that they say about children and animals?

Nice job working the cam - I, too, am thinking about getting one. They've come a long way from the big bulky tape machines. The resolution looks very good.

Sat 05/23/2009 9:36 PM

comment: from HelloKit

Thanks, Lucie. I'm surprised myself that the resolution looks fairly decent, considering this is the old, original Flip that isn't even sold anymore. I would love to see how the HD ones look!

BTW, happy to see a new reader - and a fellow Rhode Islander!

Sat 05/23/2009 10:49 PM

trying out a pocket video cam

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