Amazon.com: Rocky Raccoon "Hey, D...'s review of Flip Mino Camcorder, 60 Minutes (White)
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4.0 out of 5 stars 'Four Seasons'/ J.P.'s Greatest Hits, Vol. .05, October 12, 2008
Length:: 7:19 Mins

You can do better...
You can do worse...
But you'll never get better,
Unless you rehearse.




(The resolution of my videos looks better on my Windows Media Player and from my Flip Video library, so what you see here looks a lot better on your own PC than when it's taken from the Internet [e.g. Amazon or You Tube.])


I REALIZE MY 7:20 VIDEO IS LONG, so feel free to click and drag to speed up the highlights. This way everyone can make the sample as long as he or she wants. Enjoy! :>)

Flip Video is convenient, thrifty, and nifty.

***You can record and keep up to 60 minutes of video at one time, but once you save the videos to your computer, you can delete them off the camera to free up space.

On the Flip side, while you don't have to focus except to zoom in and out, there are a few times when a manual focus would yield a better picture. You won't hear me complain, though.

***(I'm sorry, but my model is not the Mino. The Mino looks just like the model I have, except it is "thinner and smaller" than my Flip video camera, and the Mino can be charged up by a USB port.) I'll bet the videos are just as good, though. :>)

This video contains a version of Vivaldi's "Autumn" from his work 'The Four Seasons,' featuring Itzhak Perlman, and is also available from Amazon.
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Violin Concertos
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Initial post: Oct 13, 2008 11:58 AM PDT
 Betty L. Dravis says:
Wow! I see you added to your original footage to make a "full-length" film, JP! ... Beautiful scenery you have back there in Idaho, my friend ... complete with a bit of wildlife and a handsome actor in your "swimming hole." (Clue me in on what you're doing in the file cabinet? ... hmmmm) You're getting better and better. Mind if I "hit on you" to do a trailer for my Toonies? ;-)

In reply to an earlier post on Oct 13, 2008 2:04 PM PDT
 Rocky Raccoon says:
Thanks for your encouraging and supportive comments, Betty. I was at my file cabinet "Sweding" the movie 'Breach' (making a fake imitation of a known movie), parodying the movie 'Be Kind, Rewind'. I'd be glad if you used any of my footage for the Toonies, but I must confess, I've yet to obtain a copy (blush) ;>)

Posted on Oct 13, 2008 9:26 PM PDT
 ! Metamorpho ;) says:
Interesting footage. How long can you record something on this thing? Also, would you like to take pictures of my debate this week? I can use the propaganda....

Metamorpho 4 Prez!

In reply to an earlier post on Oct 13, 2008 9:33 PM PDT
Last edited by the author on Oct 13, 2008 9:34 PM PDT
 Betty L. Dravis says:
Oh, no, NO COPYING your current video, JP. It just wouldn't fit with my TOONIES who live inside a computer and only come out on occasion. I want you to film it and I'll do the script. hehehe ... I guess I should break down and send you a copy since supplies on the market are scarce since I didn't renew my contract with my publisher. I know you'd love my little guys.

Looks like you have two "directorial" jobs. Now our METAkins wants to hire you. You're becoming the next STEVEN SPIELBERG. GO, JP!!! ;-)

In reply to an earlier post on Oct 14, 2008 9:20 AM PDT
 Rocky Raccoon says:
You can take up to 60 minutes of video, but then if you save the videos on your computer, you can delete the ones on your camera to free up space. You don't need to pay me for using up advertizing space here, Metamorphic, but I'm sure we can work something out. ;>)

Hey, Betty, I'm getting some accolades and some job offers. I must not be too bad at aim and shoot. Thanks for your support and consideration. :>)

Posted on Oct 14, 2008 8:21 PM PDT
 Woopak says:
Great review, JP! anyone who adds a video to their review gets an automatic positive vote from me.
Great clever idea approaching a camera review this way. I'm impressed.

In reply to an earlier post on Oct 14, 2008 9:37 PM PDT
 Rocky Raccoon says:
Thanks, Woopak. It takes patience, but it's fun enough to be my next new pasttime.

Posted on Oct 19, 2008 6:27 AM PDT
 Keyser Soze says:
So, when did this product come out? I see at least 1 winter season there (2007?) and a summer?

In reply to an earlier post on Oct 19, 2008 8:50 AM PDT
Last edited by the author on Oct 19, 2008 3:18 PM PDT
 Rocky Raccoon says:
I did some research for your question. "June 3, 2008" says the product description. I have the exact kind of camera except for those features I mention in the review. This Mino model is thinner and recharges by USB port, but it's still capable of getting videos like the sample provided here. Yes, the winter footage is from the winter of 2007-2008. It's a fun product.

Posted on Oct 20, 2008 4:45 PM PDT
 Jean says:
Great idea to post a video! I found it very helpful. My son just mentioned that he would like a video camera for Christmas. He wants it mainly so he can take pictures while snowboarding with friends. Do you think this would be a good choice?
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