Comments on: Flip Cameras – they really are good!

By: Roland Millward

Roland Millward — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:45:16 +0000

Hi John
Unfortunately since this article was written Cisco have announced that they are stopping production.
Have you tried taking the battery out then connecting it to the pc? Then disconnect and reinsert battery.
Roland

By: John Berry

John Berry — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:42:31 +0000

I have a Flip Ultra , had it just over a year with good results, but recently I connected to my computer and nothing…No Charging, no possibility of downloading the video on it. The camera still plays the recent videos and will take new video but nothing else. I have tried to find someone who repairs these but alas it doesn’t seem that there is anyone in the UK. Thats Bad, why sell these if no one can repair them , I don’t call £180 quid disposable. Advice here, don’t buy one or be prepared to pay for extended warranty.

By: Appliance repairs

Appliance repairs — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:24:51 +0000

There is an explosion in the use of video and Flip pocket cameras that can help you capture those special moments at any time. Great for business too.

By: Andy Poulton

Andy Poulton — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:38:01 +0000

Flip’s were great. I’ve been pushing them for 3 years or so as a great way to get user generated content on-line for vloging, embedding in websites and YouTube marketing.

Sad to say that Cisco discontinued them earlier this year, the market’s under pressure from both competing devices and HD cams in phones – shame that phones don’t have a tri-pod mount. Even Google Guru Matt Cutts has one – http://goo.gl/ibaCX

If you like a good story you should read the background to them, they started out as a disposable video camera that was hacked to make it multi-use and the Flip was born http://goo.gl/CMC9b

By: Eric Woodhams

Eric Woodhams — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:03:54 +0000

They are certainly a useful business tool aren’t they! Lot’s of ideas here for their use. Excellent!

Roland, is it easy to transfer what you have filmed onto your pc/Mac?

By: Shane Hudson

Shane Hudson — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:10:30 +0000

I would love a flip camera, but have not got enough money to be able to spare the money that they cost. One day I shall get one and we can video chat!

By: Dan Knowlson

Dan Knowlson — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:23:37 +0000

Good to hear that Roland.

I like your thinking Phil, might have to consider something similar for the next version of my site too

By: Roland Millward

Roland Millward — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:42:18 +0000

Dan
They are fully rechargeable!
Roland

By: Phil Hendy

Phil Hendy — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:04:05 +0000

I know you were very excited when you got your new toy Roland. I have to say I am very impressed with the quality of the video it produces.

I too am thinking of purchasing one and will look around for a great deal on it! I really want to start filming a 40 seconds or one of my 4sights to see how I am on camera (although I’ve been on enough of yours now!) and also to use them as promotion on my website.

By: Dan Knowlson

Dan Knowlson — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:49:45 +0000

That is battery life for two AA batteries. Are they eco & wallet friendly rechargeables?