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Do you ever sleep?...lol (By the way) the Kodak looks crisper in Reg view from my paltry screen.
- tony
The Kodak has the better microphone. I like the Flip video a tiny bit better.
- Robert Scoble
It's a hard call. I actually bought a Panasonic TZ5 so I could get image stabalization and 10x optical zoom. However, its built in mic is worse than those two. I'm trying now to get a Co-Op internship position at Kodak in Rochester, NY to work in the usability department with the team that worked on the Zi6. Robert, have any connections? :)
- Ian Mikutel
I've got the Flip HD and love it - haven't tried a Kodak so can't compare. But I love how portable the Flip is, the touch sensitive buttons. Clarity is great, sound excellent. Some noise in low light or washed out colors in low light - to be expected, IMO, at this price range.
- Michelle MacPhearson
The Kodak takes regular AA batteries, and lets you close focus. Also, the Kodak does 60 frames a second HD and lets you shoot old-style video and HD video (old style makes movies that take less space on your hard drive and are easier to upload).
- Robert Scoble
hmm..looks like the Kodak video the whites are washed out.
- Randy Ksar
from twhirl
the quality looks alright. im looking for a camera as well. i'd like a viewfinder though, little old fashioned i know, but sun glare is a pest.
- Terry O'Fee
The Kodak taking batteries is a big minus for me. Batteries are so 1998. :-)
- Michelle MacPhearson
Kodak's expandable storage is better but its low-light performance sucks! Oh, its AA-battery support is also great but requires you to carry another charger instead of using your computer's USB to charge it, like the Flip.
- Rom Feria
Terry: they go to separate videos. I just tested them again.
- Robert Scoble
Looked like the Kodak was a bit crisper on this. I use the non-HD Flip Mino.
- Jesse P. Luna
they do now. sorry. when you first posted it was to the same.
- Terry O'Fee
Michelle: if you are ever at a concert and your batteries die you'll appreciate being able to shove more AA's into it. The Kodak came with rechargeable AA batteries. The Flip has batteries locked inside its case that you must recharge.
- Robert Scoble
The Panasonic TZ5 is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Best of both worlds.
- Ian Mikutel
Are there any digital video cameras that take good stills, or digital cameras that take good video? With one of those and an iPhone I'd be set.
- Paul Povolni
rob - what would you suggest for a more traditional HD camera, not pocket. talking about holidays so a bit of hd room, some zoom functions, and decent battery life?
- Terry O'Fee
@scoble, then again as a geek you should have recharged everything just before going out ;-). I did have the n95 batteries almost die on me a few times whilst streaming events from the phone.
- Richard A.
the n95 is decent if you're looking for something simple and nasty. 5mp camera and video isnt that bad, the storage space, the strange nokia software and lack of zoom are its only letdowns (i didn't buy it for the camera. its a bonus, though.)
- Terry O'Fee
@Paul - Yes, the Panasonic TZ5 I reference above is a great all-around digital camera, with an impressive 10x optical zoom and wide-angle lens, that also does 720p video (with the added benefit of 10x optical zoom / image stabilization that you don't get with the Flips or Kodak). Check out the YouTube link above for an HD interview I shot with it, compare and see what you think.
- Ian Mikutel
Terry: I don't know, I haven't looked into bigger cameras for quite a while.
- Robert Scoble
Paul Povolni: I use a Panasonic Lumix LX3 - great compact camera for stills and supports HD video. Have yet to use the video because of the Zi6. :D
- Rom Feria
batteries - one of the reasons i bought the psp over the ipod touch. sure, they're not AAs or anything but i can buy more than one if i ever want...
- Terry O'Fee
Robert - I definitely see improvement in videos quality, since you got the MinoHD camera. Only problem is that they become much heavier ;) P.S - I like the Flip more.
- Nir Ben Yona
I've had the Flip for several months and have only run out of battery juice once. I love it's portability.
- Jesse P. Luna
Missed out on the flip hd mino - got the regular one just before the hd version was released. Standard def for me for now.
- Jonathan Grimes
@Robert, I love my MinoHD flip for the sound and image quality, but have to bring my laptop around with me JUST to charge it. anybody have any suggestions on a small portable charger specifically for USBs?
- Marissa "malouie"
Or you could use the Panasonic LX3 which shoots HD with a better lens and you also get a great point and shoot still camera. Like two cameras for the price of one (albeit a more expensive one). Might work out cheaper than two cameras and less to carry around.
- Todd Brunner
from twhirl
Can't see the comparison-not a Facebook member. I really hate it when that happens!
- Susan Dennis
Zi6. better lense, standard batteries, sd-card slot, brilliant mic.. and don't touch the new aipteks. i have 2 of them and the internal mic is oversteered like hell. You just can't us it. My Zi6 survived the CES and it did it in great style ;)
- Sascha Pallenberg
I decided on a Zi6 for the reasons Sascha outlined. Only had it since around Christmas time but I like it.It is wider but not a problem for me.
- Scott Kingery
@Travis that thing would work but I think it would be heavy as hell. Go to Vimeo and search for diy steadicam there are some great designs over there. Do the same search on YouTube as well.
- Scott Kingery
We bought the Zi6 for our 35 community newspaper newsrooms and they've turned out to be a great choice. The SD storage and replaceable batteries have been exactly what we need. Yes, I wish it had image stabilization, better low-light performance, and either better sound or external sound, but at that price I can't complain.
- Seth Long
I see a lot of discussion here about Zi6 having AA batteries - but not much about the fact it has SD card slot. My Zi6 and four 8GB SD cards = 9 hours of HD video. Zi6 > Flip
- Ted Hosmann
@Marissa: My iPhone charger is a tiny plug with a female USB plug on the back. I just plug the Flip directly into that to charge it. No laptop needed.
- Dylan Parker
@Scoble: Non-facebook links would have been appreciated. I hate having to sign in just to watch some short clips. Vimeo has great HD support in a beautiful UI.
- Dylan Parker
Dylan: Vimeo sucks. Doesn't let me upload much per week and I don't like its UI as much as Facebook's. Sorry I made you log in.
- Robert Scoble
@Robert I read that ABC actually used some Flip HD footage of the inaug, in broadcast. fwiw
- Ed Shahzade /NextInstinct
I have used both and I'm more happy with the Flip HD
- Ryan
I prefer the Zi6 for the SD cards and batteries. Batteries can be heavy but much nicer than not having any video at all
- BCK
Another option for Marissa and charging is one of the portable Belkin plugs that includes the regular plugs and two USB jacks for charging. Much smaller than a laptop (about the same size as a Flip).
- Kenley Neufeld
Just bought the Zi6 and straight out of the box, I took it to a concert Friday night to test it out. I took a few sample vids, and am pretty pleased with the results. I plugged it into my HDTV, and was impressed with how they looked. The only problem I had was that when a white spot was on the singer, because I was in a dark auditorium the singer was all white. Rechargeable batteries,SD card and macro mode are +++.
- Henry Burger
I have the Flip HD and love it, though I have heard great things about the Zi6 as well. Though the built in rechargeable battery did it for me. I don't like having to switch out batteries. Get a Vimeo pro account and you have a great way to share good quality web videos.
- Kipp Bodnar
Anybody have trouble with Flip MinoHD mic at high decibels? Mic overload seems to muffle the audio for me at concerts and shows.
- Cindy
@Robert Scoble: I don't have a Facebook account for many reasons, so it would've been nice if you had uploaded the videos elsewhere. I have the Zi6 and think it's alright, but video from my Panasonic LX3 trumps it. I would've liked to see a comparison video from the Flip since I don't have it. Oh well, it's not like I can't find Flip HD videos elsewhere.
- Cheryl Jones
Image stabilization is an issue for me with the Zi6. I have a Flip and it's great, but we're looking to buy one to record class presentations and need more than 1GB space. Are the Zi6 stabilization problems really that bad?
- Philip Ryan Johnson
I have the minoHD and love it--so far. Our first baby (girl!) comes in April and I wanted something small, lite, and simple: the minoHD is perfect for me.
- Blake N. Cooper