Flip Video

specs
Top Level Details
Recording Time* 60 min. 60 min. 60 min.
Internal Memory 2GB 2GB 1GB
MSRP $179.99 $149.99 $129.99
Colors swatch swatch swatch swatch swatch swatch swatch swatch swatch
* Recording time varies slightly based on recorded content
LCD Screen
Size 1.5" (diagonal) 1.5" (diagonal)
Resolution 528 x 132 280 x 120
Type Transflective TFT (for bright daylight) Transmissive TFT
Video Quality and Performance
Resolution 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480
Sensor 1/4" VGA CMOS sensor
Large 5.6 µm pixels for maximum light sensitivity
Light Sensitivity Very high sensitivity (>2.0V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection
Video Compression Pure Digital Video Engine 2.5 Pure Digital Video Engine 2.0 Pure Digital Video Engine 1.0
Frame Rate 30 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan)
Average Bitrate 4.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm) 2.8Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm)
Video Format Advanced Profile MPEG-4 AVI
White Balance & Exposure Auto-adaptive white/black balance and exposure
Optics
Lens Type Fixed Focus (1m 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** 2 AA Batteries (1.5 Volt AA Alkaline, Energizer(R) e2(R) Lithium,
or 1.2 Volt NiMH rechargeable)
Life Up to 4 hrs of use between charges AA Alkaline - Up to 2 hrs of use***,
Energizer(R) e2(R) Lithium - Up to 5 hrs of use***
Charge Time Via computer USB port - approx 3 hrs
Via Power Adapter - approx 2 hrs
N/A
N/A
** 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 4 to 7 seconds****
Power Saver
(Auto Shut-Down)
Yes Yes Yes
Play All Function Yes Yes Yes
Pause, FF/Rewind Yes No No
Set Date/Time Function Yes Yes No
**** Power up time depends on amount of recorded content
Additional Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.94" x 1.97" x 0.63" 4.17" x 2.16" x 1.25" 4.12" x 2.25" x 1.25"
Weight 3.3oz 5.2oz 5.2oz
PC Connection Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to USB 2.0 speed)
Speaker Built-in speaker
Microphone Built-in, wide-range, omni-directional Built-in, wide-range
TV-Out NTSC (cable included)
Tripod Mount Yes No
Built-in Flip Video Program
Min. Requirements
Windows
Mac

Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, Windows XP SP2 with 512MB of RAM, or Vista with 2GB of RAM, and USB port
Power PC G4 1.0 GHz or Intel Core, with 512MB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, and USB port
Online Sharing Unlimited private video emails or video greeting cards
Direct Upload to MySpace, YouTube, or AOL
Unlimited private video emails or video greeting cards
Direct upload to YouTube or AOL
Video Editing Video truncation (set start/end points)
Create a custom Movie Mix, including 6 movie styles
Still Photo Snap still photos from video
Software Update Automatic and on-demand online updates
Accessories
Included in Box Soft Case, TV cable, wrist strap, quickstart guide Soft Case, TV cable, wrist strap, quickstart guide, 2 AA alkaline batteries
Quick Start Guide Click to download Click to download Click to download
Soft Pouch Yes (Black, Silver, Orange, Pink, or Green)
USB Cables Yes Yes Yes
Action Mount Yes Yes No
Tripod Yes Yes No
Underwater Case No Yes No
Power Adapter Yes No No
Silicone Skins No No Yes