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    Vivitar DVR 150: Infrared Night Vision Waterproof Pocket Camcorder

    Rumor: "New Type of Camera" From Kodak in January?

    Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain't Broke...

    Now Available

    Next-Generation Flip MinoHD: Sleeker Design, Double the Memory

    JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Pocket Camcorder: Bite-Sized 1080p*

    Circuit Bending a Camcorder Looks Just Like a 90s Music Video

    JVC GZ-HM400 HD Camcorder: Like the Slo Mo Everio X, With Better Controls and Optics

    Creative Vado HD Pocketcam V2 Features Direct Transfer to iMovie, Slightly Better OS X Support

    Sanyo Xacti DXM-CG11 Pocket Camcorder Does 720p Video, May Have Built-in Eye-Fi
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    Image of Navin R Johnson Navin R Johnson
    10/26/09

    In reply to Vivitar DVR 150: Infrared Night Vision Waterproof Pocket Camcorder
    I thought it was the Vivitar 510 (that's what it says at the Chipchick article)

    I looked up 150 and 510 and it's neither of those. The 150 doesn't exist and the 510 is discontinued?

    Is this really a product or what?
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    Image of Navin R Johnson Navin R Johnson
    10/26/09

    @Navin R Johnson: Ok, I found it at the Vivitar site. Weird thing is, it says it has 8Mb AND 2Gb of built in memory. Also it says fixed focus lens (read: crappy cell phone camera lens)

    Video Clip 640x480 VGA at 30 FPS or 320x240 QVGA at 30 FPS
    Built In Memory 8 MB, 2 GB NAND Flash
    Storage Media SD Card (Up to 4 GB)
    Zoom 8x Digital Zoom
    File Format AVI
    LCD Display 1.8" TFT LCD
    Video Out NTSC/PAL
    PC Interface USB 2.0 / 1.1
    Power Source 4 x AAA (1.5V)
    Infrared Night Vision Yes
    Water Proof Yes (with included cover) #vivitardvr150
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    Image of musicmonkey34000 musicmonkey34000
    10/26/09

    In reply to Vivitar DVR 150: Infrared Night Vision Waterproof Pocket Camcorder
    holy cows of fire- 50 bucks? how cheap are these things getting?
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    Image of Navin R Johnson Navin R Johnson
    10/26/09

    @musicmonkey34000: That's exactly why I'm not buying one until it involves putting a quarter into a machine and turning a crank :)

    (Note: punching in one letter and one number and having it get lodged in a giant spring is also acceptable.) #vivitardvr150
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    Image of fisherKing fisherKing
    10/26/09

    In reply to Vivitar DVR 150: Infrared Night Vision Waterproof Pocket Camcorder
    this is perfect, as i AM an amateur submarine night porn filmmaker.
    still...orange? #vivitardvr150
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    Image of strideo strideo
    10/26/09

    @fisherKing: Wow! Amateur submarine night porn films are the best amateur porn films there are too! #vivitardvr150
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    Image of fisherKing fisherKing
    10/26/09

    @strideo: sorry, did not mean to say 'amateur'... #vivitardvr150
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    Image of rizzle rizzle
    10/26/09

    In reply to Vivitar DVR 150: Infrared Night Vision Waterproof Pocket Camcorder
    I don't know why, but as soon as something is waterproof I automatically want it... I'm not even near water that much... #vivitardvr150
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    Image of Navin R Johnson Navin R Johnson
    10/26/09

    @rmcski21: I know the feeling! #vivitardvr150
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    Image of maven2k maven2k
    10/26/09

    @Navin R Johnson: We've been conditioned by Casio digital watches to want water resistant gear, heh. #vivitardvr150
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    Image of twoeightnine twoeightnine
    10/20/09

    In reply to Rumor: "New Type of Camera" From Kodak in January?
    Whatever it is, it's going to suck. #newtypeofcamera
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    Image of krztov krztov
    10/20/09

    In reply to Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain't Broke...
    so would the verdict be that zi8 is still a better deal? picked a zi8 up last week after reading the giz review when i was looking into a cheap video camera. so far i like it. #flipminohdreview
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    Image of chauncy that billups chauncy that billups
    10/20/09

    @krztov: So you just want affirmation on your purchase? Well, let's see: zi8 has an SD slot and 1080p recording, so out of the gate it's got a leg up on the mino hd. for the price, I'd be pretty happy with the zi8. #flipminohdreview
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    Image of krztov krztov
    10/20/09

    @chauncy that billups: pretty much, considering im still within return period :) thanks. #flipminohdreview
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    Image of philibuster philibuster
    10/20/09

    In reply to Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain't Broke...
    In addition to the touch-sensitive buttons, the lens location on these is ridiculous. It's right where your fingers would be if you were holding it in one hand. #flipminohdreview
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    Image of gemcosta gemcosta
    10/19/09

    In reply to Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain't Broke...
    It seems that a lot of review websites tend to neglect the fact that the Mino HD has a bigger, better sibling, the Ultra HD. It has tactile buttons, removable battery, increased capacity, etc.

    Still no optical zoom or image stabilizing, though :/

    and is it too much to ask for a macro lens?
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    Edited by gemcosta at 10/19/09 11:27 PM gemcosta was starred gemcosta was unstarred
    Image of windupbird81 windupbird81
    10/19/09

    In reply to Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain't Broke...
    so what's the better product? new Flip, Zi8 or something else? #flipminohdreview
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    Image of macpatrik macpatrik
    10/19/09

    @windupbird81: In my opinion, the Zi8 is terrible. Stick with the Flip and you won't be disappointed. #flipminohdreview
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    Image of gemcosta gemcosta
    10/19/09

    @windupbird81: I'll have to agree with macpatrik. I've owned both, and the Zi8 just felt bad compared to the flip. the latter is much more solid, and won't let you down (for general purposes) #flipminohdreview
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    Image of bitgod bitgod
    10/14/09

    In reply to Next-Generation Flip MinoHD: Sleeker Design, Double the Memory
    Still no stabilization? I'm curious to see that Kodak camera that's coming out with stabilization on it.
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    Image of philibuster philibuster
    10/14/09

    In reply to Next-Generation Flip MinoHD: Sleeker Design, Double the Memory
    I used the mino hd. I didn't like it. The touch buttons were too sensitive, the lens was right where you'd put your fingers if you were to hold it in one hand, and the button combination to go to the settings is also the record button.
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    Image of gemcosta gemcosta
    10/14/09

    In reply to Next-Generation Flip MinoHD: Sleeker Design, Double the Memory
    Still not doing it for me. Price bump or not, here's what I think this needs before it's a slam dunk:

    -Removable battery (Ultra HD has one though)
    -1080p capable. Lower res available.
    -Still shots
    -Image stabilization
    -OPTICAL zoom, at least 2 or 3x

    Wouldn't care if it added a few millimeters or dollars. I just want a true HD pocket camcorder that's not a fugly square (lookin' at you, Kodak).
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    Image of rocketbear79: threadkiller rocketbear79: threadkiller
    10/14/09

    In reply to Next-Generation Flip MinoHD: Sleeker Design, Double the Memory
    I don't understand all the rush to these HD digital camcorders for the regular consumer. Maybe for youtube length shots this might be useful but when I take 3 hours of SD vacation footage, edit it then run it through my filters and finally add any SFX I want to add every 20 minutes of 720x480 takes 48+ hours to render out on my quad core system. I couldn't imagine trying to do that with HD.

    Personally I would rather have a nice SD digital that produced colors on the level of a professional camcorder with better low light and less noise before I would even THINK about going to HD.

    I've been waiting all summer to post that rant and I finally got live internet privileges at the institution after they were taken away in May. Read only Gizmodo printed out on old newspapers can get frustrating.
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    Image of appletoad appletoad
    10/13/09

    In reply to JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Pocket Camcorder: Bite-Sized 1080p*
    This thing only does 30fps 1080p? Fuck that.

    I love my Zx1, it's 60fps 720p is good enough for me.
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    John Herrman promoted this comment Edited by appletoad at 10/13/09 9:35 AM appletoad was starred appletoad was unstarred
    Image of John Herrman John Herrman
    10/13/09

    @appletoad: Yeah, with the Zi8 I found myself shooting 720p@60fps almost all the time. It was noticeably smoother.
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    Image of appletoad appletoad
    10/13/09

    @John Herrman: You didn't mention the Picsio's durability, but I won't be upgrading my Kodak with something that isn't weatherproof and slightly ruggedized. And I wouldn't want to look like a foppish dandy.

    Edit: After finding out what it means, I can proudly say I am a foppish dandy. (the non-gay type)

    [www.urbandictionary.com]
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    Image of macpatrik macpatrik
    10/13/09

    In reply to JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Pocket Camcorder: Bite-Sized 1080p*
    Hmm. I'd like to see this compared to the Flip HD. Can't wait for the battlemodo.

    But the Kodak Zi8 is absolutely terrible. Do not waste your money on this. The picture, although higher quality, is washed out and the Flip Ultra performs way better in low light conditions. And the "video stabilization" or whatever they called it it complete bullshit. The Flip out performs it in that area too. Not to mention the mic on the Kodak. It's terrible. And until I see how this one performs the Flip Ultra HD is still top dog.
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    Image of redban redban
    10/14/09

    @macpatrik: You obviously have never used a Kodak Zi8. The mic is decent, but it has audio inputs which is huge. Flip doesn't have that. The video Stabilization on the Kodak actually does work. I have tested both the Flip HD and the Kodak, and there is no comparison. The colors of the Kodak are rich, and the blacks are great. The only thing I was'nt in love with was the 1080p, which looks great on a tripod, but the jello effect is there during fast movement.

    I have both, and its a no brainer. The Kodak beats the heck out of the Flip Hd, and the Sony DSC-T500 and T900.
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    Image of macpatrik macpatrik
    10/14/09

    @redban: I have used both heavily. And the Kodak doesn't perform half as good as the Flip does. To say the video stabilization works is absolutely ridiculous. A lot of my filming this summer was on a boat where stabilization is a HUGE deal, and the Flip outperformed every time.

    And I can admit, in perfect lighting condition the Kodak will give you a better picture. But that's about it. When I use a Flip most of the time I'm in sub par lighting conditions or generally am not even thinking about them. And yes the Kodak does have audio import, but that is completely defeats the purpose of it in the first place. It's supposed to be a portable video device, and carrying a mic around is a no go.

    So yes you could say the Kodak is better, in absolute perfect conditions with a separate mic, but with what I'm actually filming with a Flip, is never the case.
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