Flip camera help

skiermatt

skiermatt

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Hey,I'm looking for a small Flip type video camera. Not necessarily Flip brand but something similar to those style cameras. Just something that is small enough that I can put it in my jacket pocket and has an LCD screen. I'll probably just be filming skiing and tramp stuff with it. I would like one with HD capability. Doesn't have to have 1080 but at least 920, 30 fps, and should be alright in low light conditions. My budget is about $175. I'll most likely be using it to make short edits on windows movie maker( I know it sucks but that's all i have at the moment and I don't need professional quality edits). I was thinking about getting a GoPro but don't want everything to be wide angle. Any help you could give me would be much appreciated. Thanks.
 
I would get the GoPro but I'm not a huge fan of the wide angle lens and how it distorts around the edges. I think it looks fine for POV shots but I'd rather have a more typical lens for shooting others. Also, I'd like to have an LCD screen to review...a feature that the $179 dollar GoPro doesn't have. Anyone got any non-Flip options just for contrast.
 
I know Kodak, Sony, and some of the other bigger digital camera/electronic companies make similar cameras. The only downside to these is you dont get BOTH internal storage (you have to buy an SD card) and the flip USB piece. Most have one or the other. Kodak has a few that are more weather resistant and Sony has a few that have rotating lenses.
I agree with the other posters, Flip is the way to go. Got my UltraHD for Christmas and I love it. SOOO easy to use.
 
Flip Mino HD. Great video, shitty zoom. On B&H Video its only $200, and $25 more is worth it.
 
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