When seeking cheap video cameras, you really should be sure that you check out reviews immediately before purchasing, due to the fact that frequently cheap equals poor quality, plus the technology level is always changing. Just because a video camera is under $200, does not mean that it is going to be a wise purchase. Sometimes they are inexpensively priced for a good reason -- they're cheaply produced.
Fortunately technology has now reached the level where you can buy a cheap video camera that will provide you with superior quality images and video.
The 2 most popular inexpensive, yet good pocket-size camcorders are the Flip Mino and the Kodak Zi8. Both of these video recorders have their advantages and disadvantages. Let's review the qualities of each one.
The Flip Mino pocket camcorder:
-60 minutes of recording time
-internal storage 2 GB
-no memory card slot for additional storage space
-records at 720 megapixels
-resolution 640 X 480
-shoots at 30 frames per second
-battery life up to 4 hours
-the rechargeable lithium battery that it comes with is not replaceable, nor can it be removed
-1.5 inch view screen
-2x optical zoom
-weighs 3.3 ounces
-approximate size: 3.94 x 1.97 x 0.63 inches.
The Kodak Zi8 pocket video camera :
-10 hours of video recording on 1 SD card
-has a slot for up to 32GB video cards
-multiple cards can be used for a virtually unlimited amount of video
-rechargeable lithium ion battery
-90 minute battery life in video recording mode
-records at 1020 megapixels HD
-30 frames per second shooting speed
-shoots stills at 16:9 wide screen high definition
-5 MegaPixel resolution on stills
-built-in editing software
-view screen size is 2.5 inches
-optical zoom power: 4X
-weight 3.9 ounces
-approximate size: 4.5 � 2.4.� 0.8 inches.
Both permit you to flip out a USB arm and plug it right into your computer, so that you can instantly upload all your great videos to your favorite sites, such as FaceBook and YouTube.
There are other options for cheap video cameras, but the Flip Mino and Kodak Zi8 are the current leaders, and for good reasons. These little, handheld video camcorders are perfect options for those who are on a budget, because both can be purchased at $179.95.
While you cannot err with either one, at this time I would (and just did) order the Kodak. Yet by the time you read this, technology will undoubtedly have progressed further yet and leadership could well have shifted.
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