Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour)

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  • B&H # FLM3160S
  • Mfr# M3160S

Product Highlights

  • 3rd Generation
  • 1280 x 720p HD
  • 4GB Internal Flash Memory
  • 2" LCD
  • Fixed Focus Lens and 2x Digital Zoom
  • Image Stabilization
  • Built-In Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Flip-Out USB Arm
  • HDMI Mini Connection
  • Mac and PC Compatible

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Flip Video's MinoHD Video Camera holds up to 1 hour of 1280 x 720p HD video to its 4GB internal flash memory. Designed by the pocket camcorder trendsetters at Flip Video, the MinoHD now features image stabilization, which helps protect your videos against unwanted hand shake and motion. Other features include uncomplicated operation, a 2" LCD display, and the trademark flip-out USB arm. Once you've shot your video just connect the arm to your Mac or PC and the pre-loaded FlipShare software swings into action. You can use the FlipShare software edit your videos, pull stills from video, and share almost instantly on social media sites. The camera also features an HDMI output for sharing your footage with friends and family on your HDTV.

Carry it anywhere with its sleek and slim design that fits in any pocket or purse
Shoot up to 1 hour of stunning HD video (720p/60fps) on 4GB of built-in memory; no additional memory needed
Keep your video steady on the go with MinoHD's newest feature, image stabilization
Power on, press record, and start filming - it's that simple
Watch your videos on the large, 2" anti-glare color display
Charge the internal Lithium-ion battery through the built-in USB arm; also recharges quickly when connected to the optional Flip Video Power Adapter
Watch your videos on your HDTV through the optional Flip Video HDMI mini cable
Features a flat-back panel with touch-sensitive, backlit buttons
Records high-quality H.264 videos that are compatible with most video-playing applications, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player, and iTunes
Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 60 frames per seconds (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files
FlipShare Software
MinoHD comes pre-loaded with FlipShare software, which makes it easy to organize, create and share your videos:

  • Organize your videos by dragging and dropping into folders you've created, or use the automatic date-stamped folders
  • Edit and trim your favorite videos clips or even add your own music, all using FlipShare's easy editing tools
  • Create video greeting cards or use the Magic Movie feature to make movies with the click of a button
  • Capture photos using the easy Snapshot feature. You can grab a still-image photo from any of the 60 frames that comprise each second of your video
  • Share privately using FlipShare's attachment-free email. Or create private Flip Channels, the easiest way to share videos and photos with groups of friends and family
  • Post online by sharing directly to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
Optics
Sensor 1.6 Megapixel 1/4.5" CMOS
Lens Fixed Focus 1.5 mm
f/2.4
Zoom Digital: 2x
Recording
Recording Media Internal Flash Memory 4GB 
Recording Time Internal Flash Memory
4GB: 1 hour
Video Format High Definition
MPEG AVC/H.264
1280 x 720p (60 fps)
Display
Display Type LCD
Screen Size 2"
Touchscreen No
Features
Image Stabilization Digital
Lux None
Built-in Mic Yes
Built-in Speaker Yes
Built-in Light/Flash Not Specified By Manufacturer
Tripod Mount 1/4"
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs None
Outputs 1x USB 2.0
1x HDMI C (Mini)
Microphone Input None
Headphone Jack None
General
System Requirements Windows
  • XP (SP3), Vista, 7
  • Pentium 4 Processor or greater
  • 1GB RAM
  • USB 2.0 Interface

Mac
  • OS X v.10.5 or later
  • Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz Processor or greater
  • 1GB RAM
  • USB 2.0 Interface
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Power Adapter None
Dimensions (WxHxD) 1.97 x 3.94 x 0.63" / 50.04 x 100.08 x 16.00 mm
Weight 0.26 lb / 0.12 kg

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Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour)
 
4.4

(based on 13 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (13)
  • Great picture quality (10)
  • Image stabilization (8)
  • Great sound (7)
  • Good in low light (3)

Cons

  • Poor in low light (5)
  • Limited zoom (4)

Best Uses

  • Travel (11)
  • Home movies (9)
  • Documentaries (5)
  • Movies/short films (4)
  • Weddings (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual user (6), Enthusiast (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (7), Yes (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 13 customers

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4.0

I Would Certainly Buy This Product Again

By Bob

from Bridgeville, DE

About Me Video Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • Large Clear LCD

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Movies/Short Films
    • Travel

    Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

    The MinoHD Video Camera which we purchased was a
    Christmas gift for our grandson. He is at school
    in Hawaii right now and will be traveling to Cam-
    bodia and Japan the first of the year. He wanted
    a Video Camera to take on his travels to capture
    some of the sights he will be experiencing. One of
    the best features of the MinoHD Video Camera is its size. It is so convenient to pack up and take on trips, such as he will be taking. Thank you for such a wonderful product!

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Comment on this review

     
    4.0

    great tool for its price!

    By Hov

    from Beirut, Lebanon

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Simplicity
    • Size

    Cons

    • Poor In Low Light
    • Poor Sound

    Best Uses

    • Home Movies
    • Quick street inteviews
    • Travel

    Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

    The best quality about this cam is that it met the needs of the current specs of any tech gadget... ready to use straight out of the box. no software cd-s, no wiring and no OS driver upgrades.
    The software that came with it was easy to use as well. everything straight to the point. with the price you pay for it, you get a great/fun gadget in your pocket.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    Love my Flip

    By mom2 d best boys

    from pearl river ny

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Great Sound
    • Great Zoom

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Documentaries
      • Home Movies
      • Travel
      • Weddings/Events

      Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

      these are the best invention ever...wish I had of had one when my kids were babies...so handy 7 easy to use & upload!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      4.0

      MinoHD Video Camera

      By Chester

      from Greenville NC

      About Me Casual User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Great Picture Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Documentaries
        • Home Movies
        • Travel

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        Picture quality is great and it's very easy to use. The pop-out USB connector is very handy. This is the one hour version, but you can get ones that have more if needed.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Light, Clear, and a Fun Toy...

        By Animelover33

        from Las Vegas, NV

        About Me Semi-pro Videographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound
        • High quality
        • Zoom range/performance

        Cons

        • Limited Zoom
        • Poor In Low Light

        Best Uses

        • Documentaries
        • HD Shooting
        • Home Movies
        • Movies/Short Films
        • Music Videos
        • Travel
        • Weddings/Events

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        Great for making high quality videos. Zooming in and out is decent. USB drive that flips out is kinda fun.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Great little camcorder!

        By matt

        from Renton, WA

        About Me Video Enthusiast

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound

        Cons

        • Limited Zoom
        • Poor In Low Light

        Best Uses

        • Home Movies
        • Travel

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        Awesome camcorder for a child up to an adult. I highly recommend this camcorder!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Nice little Video Camera

        By Gordon

        from Staten Island, NY

        About Me Video Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization

        Cons

        • No External Mic Input
        • Poor Sound

        Best Uses

        • Documentaries
        • Home Movies
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Movies/Short Films
        • Travel

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        This is a amazing little camera and the price is right. Though sound quality leave a lot to be desired but for close short recording it is amazing.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great little video camera!

        By Kevin

        from Franklin, TN

        About Me Video Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound
        • Works with Mac and PC

        Cons

        • Limited Zoom

        Best Uses

        • HD Shooting
        • Home Movies
        • Travel
        • Weddings/Events

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        Purchased this for my wife for Christmas so she would stop bugging me to take video with my Canon Rebel SLR camera. I also wanted a video camera that works well with both the Mac and PC. It does not offer much on the zoom; it only has minimal digital zoom. I first looked at other inexpensive, compact HD cameras that had optical zoom but couldn't find one that worked for Mac and PC. For the price, you cannot beat the Flip. It's small and easy to carry in pocket or purse. Everything you need is encased in the one little camera. Just flip out the USB plug and you are ready to transfer files or charge it on anyone's Mac or PC. Also comes with nice utility software that installs from the camera. After half an hour with this camera, I had taken some videos and used the software to trim and combine several videos into one video (which even included a title and a trailer).

        I would have preferred if you could swap out your own SD card. If you are buying a Flip, make sure get 3rd generation like this one so you get image stabilization. We have a ton of pictures of our children and pets right now and not much video. I expect to start getting lots of family videos with this camera.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Pretty Amazing for the price.

        By Blakerunner

        from Los Angeles

        About Me Pro Videographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use

        Cons

        • No External Mic Input

        Best Uses

        • Always with you video cam

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        I bought this for my 14 year old daughter. She wanted a really simple, easy to edit with little cam corder.

        As a professional cameraman, using big expensive cameras, I actually find this little gem annoyingly good.
        It's very easy to use, is constructed well, and the interface with the computers is intuitive. You can literally pick it up and start using it without reading anything.

        While it would be nice if it focused closer, had a mechanical zoom, and had a removable memory card, it is the absence of these features that keep it simple and affordable.

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        4.0

        Great Product

        By Jono

        from Spokane, WA

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

        • Poor In Low Light

        Best Uses

        • Travel

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        Quick and easy to use. I had bought a 2nd generation and then returned it for this model for the image stabilization feature which was a great upgrade. Low light performance still isn't great but good enough for what we use it for.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Good basic product for putting short ins

        By LynnR

        from Portland, OR

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good in Low Light
        • Great Sound

        Cons

        • Poor Still Image

        Best Uses

        • Documentaries
        • Indoors/Low Light

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        Very easy to use. Can put your time to uses and not worry about the technical "how to" issues.Better than expected video quality.Easy to try and make more of it than it can deliver. If you have a specific need for this type of item this one works very well.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Great product!!

        By jay101jay

        from New York, NY

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Good in Low Light
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound

        Cons

        • Limited Zoom

        Best Uses

        • Home Movies
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Travel
        • Weddings/Events

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        This is the easiest video camera ever!!!! So happy with my purchase. The video comes out very clear and good lighting indoors too!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Comment on this review

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent buy!

        By fordj

        from Elsie, MI

        About Me Pro Videographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Picture Quality

        Cons

        • Poor In Low Light

        Best Uses

        • HD Shooting
        • Home Movies
        • Movies/Short Films
        • Travel

        Comments about Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour):

        Great camera for quick, close in video shorts. In other words, this is a great point and shoot HD camera for web delivered short videos where portability and ease of use outweigh the need for zooming or external microphones. In well-lit, quiet rooms you'll be surprised at the quality for video and audio. The image stabilization just eliminated the last reason for not having one of these in your must-have collection of video resources.

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        • No

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        Batteries & Power

        Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.

        Flip Video -  Power Adapter
        • Reg. Price: $14.99
        • Discount: -$9.00
        • Discount price: $5.99
        • Limited supply at this price
         

        Bags & Cases

        Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

        Flip Video -  Flip Video Soft Pouch (Gray and Black, Pack of 2)
        • Reg. Price: $9.99
        • Discount: -$5.00
        • Discount price: $4.99
        • Limited supply at this price
         
        Pearstone -  Onyx 220 Camera Pouch (3.5 x 2 x 5", Black)
        • Price: $9.95
         

        Lenses & Adaptors

        Capture the right view with a conversion lens.

        Bower -  Wide Angle Magnetic Lens (.45x)
        • Price: $26.20
         
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        What's in the Box

        Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour)
        • Wrist Strap
        • Soft Case
        • Pre-Loaded FlipShare Software
        • Internal Lithium-Ion Battery
        • User's Guide
        • 1-Year Limited Warranty
         
         
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        Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Black, 1 Hour)

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        • B&H # FLM3160B
        • Mfr# M3160B

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        Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera (Silver, 1 Hour)

        • Discontinued

          Availabillty Details

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          This item has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available.

        • B&H # FLM3160S
        • Mfr# M3160S

        Protect Your Purchase

         

        What item is right for you?

        Ask our Experts!

        800.606.6969
        Live Chat