Flip Video Ultra U1120 4 GB Camcorder - White

Old school HD camcorder (not that there's anything wrong with that). DOES NOT accept HDMI mini or micro cable. Solid little camera for capturing HD video and transferring it to PC/internet.

Runs on AA batteries or rechargeable battery pack. When the rechargeable battery pack is used a circuit is activated to allow recharging of the battery pack.

If you use the rechargeable battery pack know that it is very likely a simple timed 'battery fryer'. In other words - if your battery is not drained DO NOT charge it! You will overcharge it and fry it.

If/when you fry the battery pack - go with some rechargeable AA batteries and get a quality battery charger.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR ALL YOUR AA/AAA RECAHRGEABLE NEEDS!!!

The best rechargeable AA/AAA batteries are the Sanyo Eneloop. The current generation of Eneloops will hold a charge up to 3 years and can be recharged 15000 times. Energizer's are CHINESE MADE CRAP!

AT WORST - buy a AA Eneloop/charger unit (Costco/Sams - other big box may have them). Better yet, buy Eneloop batteries and a Maha charger (something like the 401 for $40, or the C9000 or 800/808 models if you are getting a little more serious about rechargeables - a good hobby charger is the next step up but it's a big price jump).

Another option for batteries are Maha rechargeable batteries. The Maha Powerex are not 'low self discharge' like the Sanyo Eneloop - but they do hold a bit more charge and will hold that charge a couple months. Like the Eneloop, they are made in Japan. Almost every other rechargeable is made in China/Taiwan crap. Maha also makes a low discharge battery similar to the Eneloop called Imedion - but I would just go with Eneloop for most consumers.

I actually am a huge fan of AA/AAA devices and 'specific purpose' devices and these Flip cameras fill a nice little niche. When the SHTF your smart phone will probably be dead within 24 hours and if you aren't prepared with a good battery drawer - you are kinda screwed.

I purchased this item refurbished, which was a first for me. So far, I have not had any issues whatsoever. I purchased the optional rechargable battery pack but to be fair, regular Duracell batteries lasted quite a while in this device. It did not drain them like a digital camera will. With a quick flip, you can hook this device to your pc and view/send videos quickly. This is so easy to use and has better voice quality than the average digital camera in video mode. The buttons are simple and picture quality is really very good. I also purchased a silicone skin and clear screen protector for it. The screen protector was large enough to also cut a piece to cover the lens in front so I have no worries when it comes to scratching it. The nice thing about this is that you can do a five second video or a half hour video ~ it is all up to you. I am very pleased with this item; it is excellent for a first time user! The only thing I have not done at this time is use the included cables to connect it directly to my tv, but that is a great option if you want to play back to a room full of people (think wedding, graduation, birthday, vacation videos...) without them all hovering over your pc. In the future I may upgrade to more than a 4G, but this is really the perfect starter kit!

This is thee best video camcorder I've ever owned. The best part is that it runs on AA batteries, and not those expensive batteries that all other video cameras use. It takes crisp, clear videos and with the flip of a USB connector it couldn't be easier to download your videos to your computer. You can also watch your videos right away on your TV. This video camera only takes 2 hours of video at a time, but that is just enough time for your children's school performances, or family birthdays. Too bad these aren't being made any more, but other companies are coming out with the same video technology, and very similar to the Flip Camcorder.

I bought this for a friend who is studying journalism and doing some videography. I have produced well over 100 video clips from locations around the world using Flip Video Ultra - it's simple to use, reliable, inexpensive - this one was bought Brand New $55 under the retail price. It's efficient, high quality, good shooting - a great product with great customer support even in it's post manufacture status, it's easier to use than comparable products on the market. Highly recommended. I was further encouraged when I saw an RT Today journalist mentioning his use of a Flip Video "camera" while on site at the Fukushima disaster. Outstanding, good enough for professional use - It IS used by the professional videographer, world traveler, and journalist alike, easy enough for the first time beginner - the best. Perfect for the video blogger, Youtube enthusiast, or aspiring movie maker, film producer.

Very easy to use! Very nice picture and sound, but wish it had a better Zoom. Great for filming the band and showing it to them the next day!
Plenty of storage for several films at a time!
CANNOT Email the files because they are HUGE!
Apparently it has no mp3 compression....