* 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
(Specifications as represented by the manufacturer)
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