Heating Up: Has anyone noticed the FLIP Ultra 3rd Gen heat up while videoing?
866078
I have the same problem. If you are recording continuously for more than 15 minutes, the camera heats up and begins to say that you're running out of power. At 20 minutes, it shuts off. The batteries aren't out of power - the camera is just not designed for continuous shooting.
415041
Mine does that too, but it's barely noticeable. it doesn't affect the use of the camera at all.
1157234
Would not go so far as to say it is normal, only that it has been experienced before :) and at least in my case has not apparently affected operation of the camera. However, for all I know this could have something to do with the fact that this camera has trouble staying in focus taking video sometimes. I'll never know - it's out of warranty now and there are still more pros than cons versus the alternatives available at the time so I'd have kept it anyway. :)
67831
It is a computer issue - I have had back and forth issues - good playback after reinstall of Flip software and bad after Windows Media updates. Looks like a Computer performance/Codec issue - camera playback via HDMI is fine. HD is higher data bandwidth and could be putting a strain on even a mid range computer like my own.
1924987
so say the reason why the video looks like a pixelated mess on my computer screen (and these are videos shot outdoors on sunny days, plenty of light) is because my computer isn't brand new with a super processor and HD monitor and all the bells and whistles..... and I post a couple of these Flip videos to YouTube - is everybody going to see them as a pixelated mess or will anyone with a fast enough processor see it sharp and clear? Because if my end result is always going to look like pixels instead of people this is a worthless product.
514909
Yes. Check out this review: http://www.amazon.com/Flip-UltraHD-Video-Camera-Generation/product-reviews/B0040702HK
65
Mine gets real hot! Have to be very careful to calibrate each time....so don't know what to tell you.
1170980
No. And it is annoying to flip between cameras. It is not instantaneous when you move from view to view...each camera has to load, initiate, etc. can take up to a minute. Belkin should change this.
1720042
Yes, there is a flip option in the setup, you will have to set flip on or off before recording, you cannot change this while recording.
2145241
I have a j1 and a j3 and I LOVE these cameras EXCEPT they BOTH heat up and shut down after taking 10 to 20 minutes of video. VERY aggravating when you are trying to video 2 - 3 hours worth of important footage. Last night I had to leave my off and let it cool down and missed 40 minutes worth of important footage. I'm quite upset about it. I don't want or feel I should need to buy a separate video camera.
1077553
I realize this was posted several month ago. My flip camcorder (same model) stopped responding at the same time yours did. The last video it recorded was on April 26th. I tried what LFJ suggested, but it did not work. I tried plugging the camcera into the USB port today (6/28/11) and, suddenly, it works again. Felt like Christmas. So if you have given up, ...give it one last shot and see if it works. Not sure if I can trust it, though.... Maybe it needed an update (which it did). Good luck.
548811
I just recorded some video with mine while in the case and it works fine. Is this what you meant?
666249
It does get too warm sometimes when I'm streaming a movie, video or playing a game.
642367
I haven't had very good luck with either. The last Flip camera I owned stopped working for no apparent reason and the Sony Bloggies tend to shut down in the middle of recording. I purchased about 10 of these last year and have used all of them. This seems to be a problem with all 10 of them. I wouldn't really recommend either product to tell you the truth.
846595
I've had my Flip Ultra since early last fall, but today when I turned it on all I got was a flashing red light and thinking I might need new batteries, I replaced them The result was a blinking red light plus a very hot camera and hot batteries. I'm past the warranty, but don't know why I'd want to buy another if they only last for a few months. I'm waiting for a reply from customer support. Just got my reply by email. They requested some info and said they would send out a replacement authorization number. If they do so, I would give this little thing five stars.
1265649
nope, it hasn't for me. idk how those things those people complained about are even possible lol i've never had it over heat on me (that would seem like a device issue, not a case issue) and i've been able to take hundreds of pictures.. with out any probems!!
575647
Thanks D. Henschel! I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal. Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera