Top Level Details
* Recording time varies slightly based on recorded content
LCD Screen
Size |
1.5" (diagonal) |
2.0" (diagonal) |
| Resolution |
528 x 132 |
960 x 240 |
| Type |
Transflective TFT (for bright daylight) |
Video Quality and Performance
Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
640 x 480 |
1280 x 720 |
640 x 480 |
| Sensor |
1/4.5" HD CMOS Sensor 2.2µm pixels |
1/4" VGA CMOS sensor
5.6 µm pixels |
1/4.5" HD CMOS Sensor 2.2µm pixels |
1/4" VGA CMOS sensor
5.6 µm pixels |
| Light Sensitivity |
Ultra low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection |
Very high sensitivity (>2.0V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection |
Ultra low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection |
Very high sensitivity (>2.0V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection |
| Video Compression |
Flip Video Engine 3.0 |
Flip Video Engine 2.5 |
Flip Video Engine 3.5 |
| Frame Rate |
30 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan) |
| Average Bitrate |
9.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) |
4.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) |
9.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) |
4.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) |
| Video Format |
H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, MP4 file format |
Advanced Profile
MPEG-4 AVI |
H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, MP4 file format |
| White Balance & Exposure |
Automatic white balance and black level calibration
Automatic exposure control with dynamic exposure compensation |
Optics
Lens Type |
Fixed Focus (1.5m to infinity) |
Fixed Focus (1m to infinity) |
Fixed Focus (1.5m to infinity) |
Fixed Focus (0.8m to infinity) |
| Aperture |
f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments) |
| Zoom |
Smooth multi-step 2x digital |
Battery
| Type |
Internal Lithium-Ion Rechargeable** |
Flip Video AA rechargeable battery pack (1.2 Volt NiMH rechargeable). Rechargeable through USB |
2 AA Batteries or optional Flip Video AA rechargeable battery pack (1.2 Volt NiMH rechargeable). Rechargeable through USB |
Life |
Up to 2 hrs of use between charges |
Up to 4 hrs of use between charges |
Up to 2.5 hours of use between charges using included Flip Video AA rechargable Battery Pack |
Up to 4.5 hours of use between charges using Flip Video AA rechargable Battery Pack |
| Charge Time |
Via computer USB port - approx 3 hrs
Via Power Adapter - approx 2 hrs |
Using Flip Video AA rechargable Battery Pack:
Via computer USB port - approx 6 hrs
Via Power Adapter - approx 3.5 hrs |
** Battery replacement only available through Flip Video Support
*** Battery life may vary depending on batteries and use pattern
Camcorder Functions
| Interface |
Touch-sensitive capacitive buttons |
Easy-press buttons |
| Power-up Time |
Less than 4 seconds |
Power Saver
(Auto Shut-Down) |
Yes |
| Play All Function |
Yes |
| Pause, FF/Rewind |
Yes |
| Set Date/Time Function |
Yes |
Additional Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
3.94" x 1.97" x 0.63" |
4.25" x 2.19" x 1.17" |
| Weight |
3.3 oz |
6.0 oz |
| PC Connection |
Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to USB 2.0 speed) |
| Speaker |
Built-in speaker |
| Microphone |
Built-in wide-range microphone |
Built-in wide-range stereo microphone |
| TV-Out |
NTSC (cable included) |
HDMI™ |
NTSC (cable included) |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
FlipShare™ Software
Min. Requirements
Windows |
3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Vista with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 port |
2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Vista with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 port |
3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Vista with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 port |
2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Vista with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 port |
Min. Requirements
Mac |
1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor, 1 GB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB 2.0 port |
1.0 GHz PowerPC G4, Intel Core or faster processor, 512 MB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB 2.0 port |
1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor, 1 GB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB 2.0 port |
1.0 GHz PowerPC G4, Intel Core or faster processor, 512 MB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB 2.0 port |
| Online Sharing |
Unlimited private video emails or video greeting cards. Direct Upload to MySpace and YouTube |
| Video Editing |
Video trim - set start and end points. Create movies with multiple video clips - add titles, music and credits. |
| Still Photo |
Snap still photos from video |
| Software Update |
Automatic and on-demand online updates |
Accessories
| Included in Box |
TV cable, wrist strap, soft carrying case, quickstart guide |
Flip Video AA rechargeable battery pack, wrist strap, soft carrying case, quickstart guide |
2x AA alkaline batteries, TV cable, wrist strap, soft carrying case, quickstart guide |
| Soft Pouch |
Yes (Black, Silver) |
Wool Pouch |
Yes (Purple, Grey, Orange) |
No |
| USB Cables |
Yes |
| HDMI™ Cable |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Power Adapter |
Yes |
Yes - with use of Flip Video Battery Pack |
| Battery Pack |
No |
Yes |
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