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1) Flip mino HD (small, mac friendly, good quality)
2) Kodak Zi6 (easier to got steady, better audio, AA batteries)
3 or maybe 10) Creative Vado HD (best video quality, no imovie compatibility, bad quality)
Am I wrong?
Thanks for the review. I have added the Flip on my wish list on Amazon since some time ago. I have been communicating with Jim Kukral regarding this camera.
But why should I ignore Chris Pirillo?
based on his side-by-side-by-side test, we purchased two Vado HD cams for the office. Why?
1) Video quality is #1 concern
2) wide-angle lens is super-handy
3) our video guys work in FinalCutPro - format is irrelevant
Would like to compare side by side...
If size is your issue, the Kodak Zx1 that comes out in April is 30% smaller and has a weather proof body (in case you get stuck in the rain).
http://gretchenmcgrath.pluggedin.kodak.com/defa...
- Jenny (aka KodakCB)
For the Vado, I agree with Chris in that the picture quality is good, wide angle is unique and overall good pick. However, its size format is not good with that lens protruding from the front and with sealed battery (1 hr) and no access to removable media it’s a negative for design.
For the Flip HD – the image quality was good, seemed well designed over the 3 and contained in a nice tiny package with decent sound quality. However, really small viewing screen with (1hr) capacity.
For the Kodak - The 2.4” lens is easier to view. I like the idea that batteries can be swapped out for extended videos on the go. As an owner of 2 cams I would bring them both and when they ran out I was done. Also, the removable media is a real plus and used that extensively on my Sanyo HD cam (so much easier to keep shooting and add in more cards) . On the negative side, the size of the cam is larger and not as pocket friendly.
On a side note, it would be nice to have an external microphone plug on these cameras to be interview friendly. In summary , I am going with Robert on the Kodak recommendation followed up with the Flip HD than Vado. I am on the fence with the Flip HD so need to see for myself.
I have the Flip Ultra. Is the video from the Mino HD of much higher quality?
Even tho I find the whole lot to be pretty much worthless, and better described as toys, I side with Chris, the Vado HD does provide the best overall quality, but that's just imho. Tinkered with one, and its passable.
For small with REAL quality, go something like the Sony HDR-CX12...whole differing price point market, of course.
I think there is one important camera Everyone seams to miss, the Canon Powershot TX1. I have had one for a couple of years now. Besides taking very superior video it is also a god still camera and sound recorder. I haven't sen better videocamera in this size, than this. I work as a Graphics Designer at a large Swedish TV broadcaster. And i sometimes use it for professional work, it is that good.
/Olle
AAs are cheaper because AA rechargeables are cheaper than camera specific batteries. (No, you can't go with just the battery that came with the camera.)
In practice, folks who rely on camera specific batteries miss shots because of dead batteries. Changing their habits to avoid that hasn't worked.
Vado HD files DO NOT play on a Mac. You have to download a codec yourself which you used to do on Windows about 50 years ago. So, you install perian or whatever it's called to PLAY them but iMovie still will not edit them.
Ok, you can convert them to something else which can then be edited with iMovie but Imovie goes way too slow and there is no sound.
If you have a Mac don't bother with the Vado. I'm now going to have to install Windows to edit these video clips.