Pure Digital Flip UltraHD Product Specs
After releasing an HD version of its Flip Mino camcorder late last year, Pure Digital has finally provided the same update to its larger Flip Ultra models. The Flip UltraHD, which features a new video compression engine, 8GB of internal flash memory, an HDMI output, and 720/30p HD video recording, is currently on the market for $199—that's $30 cheaper than the Flip MinoHD if you're taking notes. The camcorder also features the same, easy-to-use uploading software that has made Flip camcorders the favorite of YouTubers and video bloggers alike. With YouTube now firmly supporting HD video, the Flip UltraHD is arriving at just the right time for novice users to catch onto the high definition bandwagon.
Our testing showed the Flip UltraHD offered a significant improvement over the Flip MinoHD when it came to video performance. The UltraHD doesn't have any additional settings or modes—everything is still bare-bones recording—but its auto white balance and exposure gave us better results than previous models. Still, there is some good competition coming out there from Sony in the form of the Webbie HD camcorder (the MHS-CM1 and MHS-PM1). Read on to see which of these ultra-compact products is the best fit for your camcorder needs.
*Update: The Flip UltraHD was ultimately selected as our 2009 Ultracompact Camcorder of the Year. To see why we selected it and read about our other awards, "check out the 2009 CamcorderInfo.com Select Awards":http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Camcorderinfo-com-Select-Awards-2009-37268.htm.*
| Pure Digital Flip UltraHD- Specs | |
|---|---|
| Original Price | 199 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Format | Flash Memory |
| Class | Consumer |
| HD | Yes |
| General Type | Ultracompact, Basic Budget |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| 3D Capable | No |
| HD Video Format | H.264 in MPEG-4 file format |
| Frame Rate(s) | 720/30p |
| Primary Audio Format | AAC (Stereo) |
| Primary Media | Internal Flash Memory |
| Included Media Capacity | 8GB |
| Maximum Recording Time (highest quality in minutes) | 120 |
| Recording Quality Option(s) | 1280 x 720/30p |
| Included Software | FlipShare |
| Recording Media | Internal Flash Memory |
| Zoom Control Type(s) | Buttons |
| Optical Zoom | 0 x |
| Advanced Zoom | 0 x |
| Digital Zoom | 2 x |
| Manual Focus | No |
| Focus Assist / Peaking | No |
| Manual Exposure | No |
| Manual Aperture | No |
| Minimum Aperture (f/) | 0.00 f/ |
| Maximum Aperture (f/) | 0.00 f/ |
| Manual Shutter Speed | No |
| Manual White Balance | No |
| Manual Gain | No |
| Manual Noise Reduction | No |
| Audio Dubbing | No |
| Auto / Easy Mode | No |
| Face Detection | No |
| Still-Video Hybrid | No |
| Flash | No |
| Simultaneous Video / Still Recording | No |
| Self Timer | No |
| Manual ISO | No |
| Continuous Shot | No |
| Bracketing | No |
| Body Type | Upright |
| Weight (with battery pack) | 170.00 g |
| Width (mm) | 56.00 mm |
| Height (mm) | 108.00 mm |
| Length (mm) | 30.00 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Black and Silver or White and Silver |
| LCD Size (inches) | 2.00 in. |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) | 230400 pixels |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Video Light | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Composite (RCA) output | No |
| Composite (RCA) input | No |
| FireWire | No |
| Audio-only AV input | No |
| S-Video | No |
| USB | Yes |
| Component output | No |
| Component input | No |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Headphone output | No |
| External Microphone input | No |
| LANC / Control L | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Cold) | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Hot) | No |
| Included Wireless Remote | No |
| WiFi | No |
| GPS | No |
| DC Power | No |
| Docking Station | No |
| Sister Model Up | Flip UltraHD |
| Sister Model Down | Flip Ultra |
| Included Battery | Rechargeable AA battery pack |
| Other Accessories | Carrying case, wrist strap |
| Pure Digital Flip UltraHD Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 6.46 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 10.86 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 8.40 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 5.95 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 9.34 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 7.32 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 9.04 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 11.34 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 5.75 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 5.71 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 8.50 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 5.10 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 3.00 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 0.00 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 0.00 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 0.00 | 0.65 | |
| Aperture Score | 0.00 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 0.00 | 0.6 | |
| White Balance Score | 0.00 | 0.55 | |
| Gain Score | 0.00 | 0.5 | |
| Color & Image Controls Score | 0.00 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 0.00 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 0.00 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 8.50 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 7.00 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 0.00 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 11.84 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 4.95 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 5.31 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 5.00 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 2.00 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 1.38 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 1.00 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 0.00 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 181 | ||
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