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    Creative's Third Gen Vado HD Pocket Camcorder Has Improved Features, But Lower Storage Capacity

    Flip's Next Pocket Cam May Be a Wi-Fi Slider

    Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison

    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
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    Image of macpatrik macpatrik
    11/17/09

    In reply to Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
    I have owned both the Zi8 and the Flip Ultra HD. And I can say your review is spot on.

    I do most of my shooting outdoor during the day and sometimes at night. And most of my video is of action sports like wake boarding, skiing, motocross, stuff like that. The Zi8 does perform better in perfect lighting conditions but the image is soooo shaky, almost making the video unwatchable. The funny thing is, I think it has an image stabilizer. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    11/17/09

    In reply to Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
    Nice review. I only have one point of contention: these packet camcorders will be around for a long time. There seems to be this assumption that convergent devices like smartphones will drive everyone away from a device category such as this. I disagree. There is a significant portion of consumers that don't want convergent devices either because they're overly complex, or there's no need for a device that does everything. The nice thing about a separate device is that you can give it to members of the family or friends or tape it to your dog's collar and let them use it without taking away your phone, and if anything happens to it (gets dropped/dunked/buried/falls overboard or into a snow drift) you're not risking your phone. It's a type of device that's a lot more innocuous than the traditional camcorder, too. The quality, I think, will also improve over time. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    11/17/09

    In reply to Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
    Why is the iPod nano even included?

    Everyone knows that it's a joke of a video recorder. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    Image of Nick Nick
    11/17/09

    In reply to Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison

    you guys did a review of this a bit more than a year ago and it has served me well. some of the 1080p video can be blurry a bit and other times look crystal clear. stills are hard to capture with out being blurry, but that seems standard with any video first recorder. does sounds well, you can set it up on its tripod it comes with and let auto focus do its thing. and the cost is right in line with these other guys maybe cheaper in places. if you like the option of the flip out screen this may be the way to go for you folks. i have used it in all situations and everything comes out great. indoor lights can make a bit of a reddish hue, but nothing that distracts from the subjects. outdoor at night in vegas looked good. in the air port and on the plane looked good. and can easily be operated by drunks. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    11/17/09

    @Nick: it's an aiptek. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    Image of otko otko
    11/17/09

    @Nick:

    I have 2 Aipteks just because they're so cheap and the one high end model, if you can call it that, has served me well. I've only had one issue myself-at a concert the distortion is ridiculous. You can only hear muffled bass. I've yet to find a decent video camera that records concert audio without all the nastiness. Decent video camera (and camera) for the price and if you damage it or lose it, it's not all that big a deal. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    11/17/09

    @otko: I have a Vado HD, and I think it's ok at a concert setting. It definitely has a compressor in there. The first bass kick will be badly distorted, but when the music starts, the bass kicks will be much better. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    Image of Invisible-Echidna Invisible-Echidna
    11/17/09

    In reply to Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
    I don't know what Apple was thinking with the Nano cam... This might've been a different list if we got that iPod Touch camera that we were expecting. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    Image of N@tedog N@tedog
    11/17/09

    In reply to Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
    Wait a sec. Since when does the nano take stills? Did I miss a firmware update? #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    11/17/09

    @N@tedog: Ah you have fixed your article I see. I'm thinking the Kodak might be the one for me, Santa. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    Image of ripfire ripfire
    11/17/09

    In reply to Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
    You forgot to mention that the zi8 has a stereo mic input in case you want to plug in your own external mic. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    Image of TonyRockyHorror TonyRockyHorror
    11/17/09

    @ripfire: Exactly! This is one of the key features for me. I record a lot of live music and would love to have an upgrade over the video from my G9 to go with it. Being able to run my Zoom H2's audio directly into the Zi8 is what has it at the top of my list. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    Image of ripfire ripfire
    11/17/09

    @TonyRockyHorror: Also no mention of 720p at 60fps and hardly any emphasis of eternal memory or interchangeable battery. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    11/17/09

    @ripfire: Eternal memory would be a wonderful thing. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    Image of Bokusatsu_Tenshi Bokusatsu_Tenshi
    11/17/09

    @ripfire: Thanks for mentioning these... they are dealbreakers for me.
    Going after more info on the zi8 right now. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    Image of ripfire ripfire
    11/17/09

    @orijimi: Hehe. Definitely, huh? :) #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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    11/17/09

    In reply to Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
    Thanks, since I was considering buying one of these. This kind of apples to apples non-Apple comparison is how I found Giz in the first place. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo
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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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    10/26/09

    @fisherKing: Wow! Amateur submarine night porn films are the best amateur porn films there are too! #vivitardvr150
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    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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    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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