Is there an answer to the rediculously long upload time? My flip style kodak died, and I'm thinking about getting the flip HD. I'm holding back because of how long it takes to upload videos to youtube. Is there a shortcut that would make this long and painful wait any easie? Thanks for your help! Is there an answer to the rediculously long upload time? My flip style kodak died, and I'm thinking about getting the flip HD. I'm holding back because of how long it takes to upload... » Read More Is there an answer to the rediculously long upload time? My flip style kodak died, and I'm thinking about getting the flip HD. I'm holding back because of how long it takes to upload videos to youtube. Is there a shortcut that would make this long and painful wait any easie? Thanks for your help! « Show Less
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Not really. That's mostly if not entirely the fault of your internet provider. Most internet providers brag about their DOWNLOAD speed without mentioning the upload speed. Frequently you can get something ridiculous like 15 Mbps download but only 1 Mbps upload or even worse. Most internet providers are very stingy on upload speeds.So yeah, most everyone suffers when trying to upload large files. It's nothing to do with the camera, really. It will go faster if you reduce the quality or size of the video, but that's not the greatest answer either (the whole point of an HD camera was having videos that didn't suck!) Not really. That's mostly if not entirely the fault of your internet provider. Most internet providers brag about their DOWNLOAD speed without mentioning the upload speed. Frequently you can get something ridiculous like 15 Mbps download but only 1 Mbps upload or even worse. Most internet providers are very stingy on upload speeds.So yeah, most everyone suffers when trying to upload large files. It's nothing to do with the camera, really. It will go faster if you reduce the quality or size of the video, but that's not the greatest answer either (the whole point of an HD camera... » Read More Not really. That's mostly if not entirely the fault of your internet provider. Most internet providers brag about their DOWNLOAD speed without mentioning the upload speed. Frequently you can get something ridiculous like 15 Mbps download but only 1 Mbps upload or even worse. Most internet providers are very stingy on upload speeds.So yeah, most everyone suffers when trying to upload large files. It's nothing to do with the camera, really. It will go faster if you reduce the quality or size of the video, but that's not the greatest answer either (the whole point of an HD camera was having videos that didn't suck!) « Show Less
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Thank you soooooo very much for this explanation. It totally makes sense, and I've never had this explained to me. Thanks again for taking the time to respond!
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I haven't used it for a while, but I seem to recall that you can set it to upload after each shot automatically or only when you decide. I think I determined that you should NOT have it upload after each shot. I do know for a fact that I have been able to shoot a lot of photos and then transfer the lot later. Also, check that your mobile device is not set to sleep. That would certainly kill the connection. Sorry, I can't be more helpful at the moment.
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So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD. Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute movie I edited together from our July 4th party, I would have to spend $120! There's got to be a better way. Any suggestions?
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Unfortunately I'm having the same issue. It continually records but it breaks as a 2 minutes video clips. I just got this cam not too long ago so I will have to figure out how to fix this problem and I'll let you know.
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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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Not really. That's mostly if not entirely the fault of your internet provider. Most internet providers brag about their DOWNLOAD speed without mentioning the upload speed. Frequently you can get something ridiculous like 15 Mbps download but only 1 Mbps upload or even worse. Most internet providers are very stingy on upload speeds. So yeah, most everyone suffers when trying to upload large files. It's nothing to do with the camera, really. It will go faster if you reduce the quality or size of the video, but that's not the greatest answer either (the whole point of an HD camera was having videos that didn't suck!)
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May I suggest looking at comparative videos on YOUTUBE and making sure that you click on the HD option. I find the YOUTUBE quality to be better than Vimeo. Please post your reactions then.Awaiing the CNET comparative review...
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Cape Codder, Wong Chun or anyone else-I just ordered a 120 min. Flip Ultra and I am very excited! This will be my first camcorder, and I am really looking forward to using this.I do have a question for either one of you or anyone else. I did read a comment where this product isn't really meant for concerts. I am going to a Sonic Youth concert next month and do plan on using this there. Is it at least an alright camcorder to use at a concert ? I plan on at least recording a few songs, and Yes it may be dark, but regardless if it is good for concerts or not, I am happy I ordered this. Thanks- Cape Codder, Wong Chun or anyone else-I just ordered a 120 min. Flip Ultra and I am very excited! This will be my first camcorder, and I am really looking forward to using this.I do have a question for either one of you or anyone else. I did read a comment where this product isn't really meant for concerts. I am going to a Sonic Youth concert next month and do plan on using this there. Is it at least an alright camcorder to use at a concert ? I plan on at least recording a few songs, and Yes it may be dark, but regardless if it is good for concerts or not, I am happy I ordered... » Read More Cape Codder, Wong Chun or anyone else-I just ordered a 120 min. Flip Ultra and I am very excited! This will be my first camcorder, and I am really looking forward to using this.I do have a question for either one of you or anyone else. I did read a comment where this product isn't really meant for concerts. I am going to a Sonic Youth concert next month and do plan on using this there. Is it at least an alright camcorder to use at a concert ? I plan on at least recording a few songs, and Yes it may be dark, but regardless if it is good for concerts or not, I am happy I ordered this. Thanks- « Show Less
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I've taken short vids. I've not tried long ones. There are two things limiting videos - battery and SD cardsize. My 8 gb card gives stores about 30 minutes at the default. The battery dies fairly quickly as well. As far as action or POV, if you can figure out how to mount it, why not? The camera has a 1/4-20 mounting thread. Or there's always duct tape :)
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i'm not sure how to answer. I haven't had any trouble uploading You Tube stuff, but I haven't tried anything beyond looking at video. I do know you can buy and install extra RAM to make the Mini faster.
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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.
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It may be just me, but I rarely upload raw, straight video from camera to Youtube. I think every video could use a little clean up and editing before posting. Unless you have something earth shattering, take the time to make it look good. That said, I'm not sure if YouTube will take the native file format of this camera or not. The files are large - reason two for making edits and 'right-sizing' the files. You can make the files the best they need to be for whatever service you upload them to. Finally, I can confirm, without a doubt that this camera does not have the ability to do a wireless file transfer. Good luck! It may be just me, but I rarely upload raw, straight video from camera to Youtube. I think every video could use a little clean up and editing before posting. Unless you have something earth shattering, take the time to make it look good. That said, I'm not sure if YouTube will take the native file format of this camera or not. The files are large - reason two for making edits and 'right-sizing' the files. You can make the files the best they need to be for whatever service you upload them to. Finally, I can confirm, without a doubt that this camera does not have the ability to do a... » Read More It may be just me, but I rarely upload raw, straight video from camera to Youtube. I think every video could use a little clean up and editing before posting. Unless you have something earth shattering, take the time to make it look good. That said, I'm not sure if YouTube will take the native file format of this camera or not. The files are large - reason two for making edits and 'right-sizing' the files. You can make the files the best they need to be for whatever service you upload them to. Finally, I can confirm, without a doubt that this camera does not have the ability to do a wireless file transfer. Good luck! « Show Less
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I think in setting you can make the file length in 1 minute increments, with 3 minute maximum length. Now, it's not going to be 3 minutes exactly, but pretty close. I had multiple files creation before I got a Class 10 card, I think the card wasn't keeping up with the data.
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I got that too. I kept trying to insert and reset. Finally it said "formatting" and that was the last she wrote, i.e., the camera froze there. Packed it up and returned it the next day. I bought a (slightly) used Flip on eBay. I know opinions differ, but I had used (and loved) a Flip for years, had broken the lens and was looking to replace with something newer... hence the Kodak, which I found was shabbily made. Now back to another Flip. Even though Cisco dumped them, the Flip videos import as mP4's, and for my purposes, that works great and couldn't be happier with my new (used) Flip. Good luck!
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One can upload easily to YouTube, but not sure about You Yube! You do have to have an account though. If not, start by doing that. I took a couple of tries for me to get it to work, but it did. Having said that, I have found it easier (fewer steps) to get the files onto my computer and then login to YouTube and upload from there. You have more options - such as choosing a 'cover image' and all those silly little things which can make a difference.
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Thanks, I found the same problem. I let the computer delete the videos as they are being downloaded this save having to delete the trash but I always feel uneasy doing it this way incase the connection were to mess up. I love my flips!
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Audio quality on the Ultra model is superb. I do not have the older models, I waited for this one. I recorded jam of acoustic guitars and two part harmonies from 5-10 feet away, perfect. The video quality in lamp light is fuzzy, have to edit in Power Director, render it and save it as 30 fps H.264 file back to flipshare as an import and boom, edited movies are played back in/on Ultra Flip. Sorry, gave you more than the answer. Mikey Blue is coming soon for Ultra Flip, the external microphone that fits the Flip port on the Ultra Model. Have a concert coming in May I must record with optimum sound and that'll do it...Supposed to be out Mid to Late March for the Mikey Blue for Flip.