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After the big success of earlier Flip video camera’s, the Flip Ultra HD 8 Gigabyte is now available in shops online.

Flip Ultra HD is an easy to use pocket sized High Definition camcorder. The Flip Ultra HD 8GB looks similar to the predecessor Flip Mino HD, there are however a number of important differentiates between the two. The new Flip Ultra HD camcorder is somewhat larger and has an LCD display of 2.0 inches instead of 1.5 inches. Flip Ultra HD has dimensions of 4.25 inches hight, 2.19 inches broad and 1.17 inches thick. With the internal memory of 8 GB you can shoot up to 120 minutes of video material.

The Flip camcorder comes with a rechargeable AA battery pack. The batteries recharge when connected to a USB device. Standard AA batteries are also supported. Depending on the quality of your AA batteries, your Flip video Ultra HD will work for approximately 6 hours.

The advantage of camcorders running on AA batteries, is the fact that these batteries are widely available, and it allows you to exchange batteries underway easily without having to recharge your battery pack. You could film for days in a row with only a few small batteries in your pocket.

Furthermore, Flip Video Ultra HD has automatic focus, and easy to use software. Dimensions: 4.25 x 2.19 x 1.17 inches· 8 Gigabyte of internal memory, good for 120 minutes of High Definition video,·2.0 inches LCD display, up to 6.5 hour use with full batteries· Resolution: 1280 x 720· video format: H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, mp4 traffic-jam format. Distinguishes objects in obscurity, focuses automatically, 2x digital zoom.

Recommended Accessories:
Flip Video HDMI Cable, Flip Video Power Adapter, Flip Video Tripod, FlipShare TV and Flip Video USB Cable.

Minimum system requirements Windows: XP/Vista, 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, respectively 512 MB/1 GB free RAM. Minimum system requirements for Apple MAC: 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo, 1 GB RAM, DC X Tiger 10.4/Leopard 10.5· Works by means of USB 2.0 cable that pops out of the back of the device, so you will never need to keep up with a separate USB cable. Available in the colors Black and Chrome.

The Sony Cybershot DSCW55 comes in black, silver, pink, or light blue, it is a stand-out choice for style conscious start-out or step-up camera customers who appreciate real value and advanced technology. 7.2 MegaPixel imaging, 3x optical zoom lens and high sensitivity combine to capture clear, high-detail images, even in low light.

If you are looking for a point and shoot, compact, easy to use camera with very good quality images and attractively priced, consider this one.

Although small, this camera is easy to hold and operate and the buttons are laid out in an easy to use manner. The viewfinder is invaluable in bright light when the LCD display is hard to see, a nice feature in a camera at this price. The menu is easy to use also and seems to be very similar to the Nikon SLR menu.

The DSCW55 is definitely worth the price, a highly recommended digital camera. If you are looking for a budget price camera, want to use AA batteries and don’t mind using a little thicker camera, then go for the Canon A570 IS with anti-shake.

Pros:
• Very short shutter lag, fast turn on/off, good picture quality, easy to use intuitive interface, easy to carry, very high resolution, good bang for the bucks.

Cons:
• Uses memory sticks which are pricier than SD cards, proprietary – and more expensive to replace – cables, rather noisy in very low light conditions.

More features:
• 7.2-Megapixel Super HAD CCD
• Carl Zeiss 3x Optical Zoom Lens Design
• 14x Smart Zoom Feature
• Large 2.5-Inch LCD Screen
• 56MB Internal Memory
• Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience
• Clear RAW Noise Reduction
• Function Guide Text/Icon Display
• Picture Motion Browser Software
• High Sensitivity Mode
• Versatile Color Modes
• MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
• Convenient Photo Modes
• Burst Mode
• Stamina Battery Power

Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the elegant Canon PowerShot A570IS digital camera is equipped with the acclaimed Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake – one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots.

So now even when you’re zooming in tight you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images. With DIGIC_III(Digital Imaging Core), you get images of superior quality, the powershot camera functions at top efficiency and battery life is significantly enhanced. The A570 is packed with many more creative and convenient features.

What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s newly improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Beside stills there’s highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that’s perfect for any application.

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