Which flip video camera is best for an eleven year old?
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If possible, go with a model that has 2 hour recording time. Ultra vs. Mino - we've used both and don't really have a preference. My 12 year old loves her Ultra but it only has 1 hour recording time and she wants to trade hers for one with more recording capacity.
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i think it's in the recording time. the flip ultra,( which i have but lens broke and i'm buying a 2nd generation now) holds up to 60 minutes of video and the 2nd. gen. is 4gb and holds up to 120 minutes. there is also a 8gb that holds the same amount of video but has better screen resolution. read the reviews as i've found lots of good info. and will be buying the 4gb one on ebay, where they are much less expensive. i'd opt for the 2nd gen or any newer model as flip is always on the improve. i think i read that the 2nd gen comes with a pause button. hope i've helped.
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I believe not simple for a 6 year old. Rugged but not easy enough for a child. Get a camera that is just for kids and easy for them to hold on to.
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answer is YES. This is a fine camera. Don't short change her if you believe that she is that interested and you can afford to shell out that kind of money on a 13 y/o kid, DO! It is easy to use and will give great photos that will thrill her and make you proud. I would leave an option open for an additional lends when she discovers a special affinity for either close up, or wide angel or some other choice. Best of luck. She is a lucky kid.
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I don't know. It would depend on how good or experienced he is with electronics. I bought it for my 6 year old grandson because his older brothers hogged the computer or had I-Pads. He was always using his mothers phone for the simple games on that. Bought this for him last Xmas when he was almost six and he still uses it on car trips. As he is a bit hyper, bugging his brothers to get attention, my daughter loves this as it keeps him occupied for long stretches. If your 11 year old is not experienced with computer games, x-boxes, PS3/4's and such, it may keep him amused as it has LOTS of games. The question is for the price will it keep him amused long enough. I have never seen my 10 and 12 year old grandsons try to get this from their little brother to play with, but they are big on the computer and really smart. X-boxes and PS3/4s are good because they have many games you can play. The PS3 I bought for it's blue-ray capability came with a game they play endlessly when here called "Little Planet". There are "educational" games for all these systems, but don't call them that. Good luck!
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I have both and I think the difference in picture quality is significant, especially for indoor shooting where you often have low light situations. After shooting HD videos, I was surprised how much grainier my older videos from Flip looked in comparison. The compression format is also different from the older Flip which helps compress the video despite the HD quality. The HD videos look so much better on my 17" LCD laptop than the older Flip videos. I also have Creative Vado HD, which I like due to the larger capacity and larger screen size for the same price range.
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we tried the using the v-tech.. it had several buttons and we had a hard time finding pic we took (my 32 year old sister was trying it!) ... FP camera seems to be a better choice for preschoolers who can't read... like my 2 kids so i got a girl and boy's version of it.
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The T4i is very good for short video clips but DSLRs tend to overheat during long uninterrupted shots. You'll still want your camcorder for school plays, etc.
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Try this link from their website I bought the Ultra yesterday. http://www.flipvideo.com/products_flip_ultra_specs.II.shtml
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My son is 8 and its perfect height for him. But also it extends too. (So I can use it also, lol) Its a good little detector, I'd say it'd be good for an 11 year old. If its his/her first one I'd say this one for sure. Hope that helps!
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The main thing for the Handy Cam is video instead of still. Best still is 8 MP, but 1.5 hours of video with 16GB onboard memory and small battery. Video is HD and plugs right into the best HDMI TV with perfect screen resolution. It will blow your mind. The 55x mag is cool in the video...getting great close up without movement of the camera position. Great Alaska pictures in first outing. Need mono-tripod for 55x ... hand holding is a little shaky. The love and enjoyment of picture taking...requires more than one camera...now can have great (Yet affordable) still, video, and sound. Just add this camera to your already great still camera.Steve The main thing for the Handy Cam is video instead of still. Best still is 8 MP, but 1.5 hours of video with 16GB onboard memory and small battery. Video is HD and plugs right into the best HDMI TV with perfect screen resolution. It will blow your mind. The 55x mag is cool in the video...getting great close up without movement of the camera position. Great Alaska pictures in first outing. Need mono-tripod for 55x ... hand holding is a little shaky. The love and enjoyment of picture taking...requires more than one camera...now can have great (Yet affordable) still, video, and sound. Just add... » Read More The main thing for the Handy Cam is video instead of still. Best still is 8 MP, but 1.5 hours of video with 16GB onboard memory and small battery. Video is HD and plugs right into the best HDMI TV with perfect screen resolution. It will blow your mind. The 55x mag is cool in the video...getting great close up without movement of the camera position. Great Alaska pictures in first outing. Need mono-tripod for 55x ... hand holding is a little shaky. The love and enjoyment of picture taking...requires more than one camera...now can have great (Yet affordable) still, video, and sound. Just add this camera to your already great still camera.Steve « Show Less
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Canon G11 is a excellent camera, for kids photography works fine. G11 have both manual and automatic settings, this provide you with good alternatives to be creative and responsive when you need it. Video quality is adequate but remember is not HD!! Hope this help.
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I think so. We were very happy with the purchase of this board for our 7 year old son. It is big for him, but he wanted a full size skateboard. I think this would be great for an 11 year old.
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It is good to take pictures of kids playing. If you use video ,you have to consider its battery life (too short)
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The JVC 1.5Megapixel 1080p is wonderful! Simple to use and you can take photos while videotaping. I have had mine a year and I love it!
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IMHO no point & shoot camera is good enough for kids. I have bought and tried many of these and none come even close to the speed of a SLR when it comes to kids. Frankly if you want to preserve great memories, please invest in a SLR
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Yes this is not ideal for an 11yr old. This chair is perfect for ages 3 - 7 years old.