Pure Digital Flip UltraHD Camcorder Review

by Jeremy Stamas
Published on Sep 27, 2009 4:18 PM

 
Intro
 Product Tour
Colour & Noise Performance Motion & Sharpness Performance
Low Light Performance Compression & Media
Manual Controls Still Features
Handling & Use Playback & Connectivity
Audio & Other Features Sony MHS-PM1 Comparison
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Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings


Introduction
Pure Digital's Flip UltraHD (£159.99) is the upgrade of the Flip Ultra. Following its sister models, the mini-camcorder is just as easy to use. The UltraHD, however, features a little more: it is packed with 8GB of internal memory, has an HDMI port—the first Flip to have one—and records at a resolution of 1280 x 720 and a 30p frame rate. It also delivers the best overall performance yet from the Flip series.

Though the Flip's simplicity is unrivaled, its lack of manual controls could be the main reason for someone to choose another mini-camcorder.
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Section The Good The Bad
Product Tour Feels more rugged Less appealing than its MinoHD cousin
Colour & Noise Performance Noise levels are very low in bright light Overall image has a slight green-yellow tint.
Motion & Sharpness Performance Not too much artefacting and sharp image Videos have a slower, choppier look due to 30p recording 
Low Light Performance Very good low light sensitivity
Colour accuracy is a little worse than the MinoHD
Compression & Media Software is easy to use, Windows- and Mac-compatible All video is recorded at 1280 x 720p
Manual Controls Lack of manual controls make operation incredibly simple No manual controls or features available
Still Features Nothing...
 The UltraHD has no still features
Handling & Use Very easy to use, sturdy, and portable  Poor battery life, recharging takes a long time
Playback & Connectivity Good to have: HDMI port No standard video ports
Audio & Other Features Stereo microphone
 No audio setting or other features



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