 "Gotta-Have" Accessory for Flip Ultra Camcorder---Get This Tripod! |
| Review Date: April 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: O. Brown, Twopeas, WA |
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RRRZWBU7PZR9C *****
This tripod is the perfect accessory to the Flip Ultra Video Camcorder. I only wish I had ordered it sooner. It is an incredible value and greatly expands how you can use your camcorder. On this video, which is less than two minutes, I show you the tripod and how it can attach to various items. Then I let you see it work in action as I use a tripod for the first time. It will especially appeal to novice vloggers (like me) because it is so very easy to use!
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UPDATE: 7/17/08: This tripod also works with the new Flip Mino---YAY! |
Lightweight, Flexible Accessory
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| Review Date: October 23, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Martin A Hogan, San Francisco, CA. (Hercules) |
You can't own a Flip Video (or any camera) without this nifty, lightweight tripod. It's a sturdy metal tripod that weighs about 12 ounces. The interchangeable rubber tips are a cool idea, but not really necessary unless you are a total "mix 'n match' freak. The legs are really flexible, which means you can mount this on just about any uneven surface. It would have been nice if they included a clip for vertical surfaces, but hey, for the price, it's a steal.
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Handy little extra for the Flip Ultra.
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| Review Date: January 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Lee Mellott, Frederick, Maryland |
We picked up the Flip camcorder for my daughter Jessica Mellott, who is a pop singer. She wanted something simple to use to make videos for her Myspace and Youtube. The Flip is super easy, just press and record. To make it even easier we picked up the Flip Tripod accessory.
The tripod is small about 5 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide when closed. Opened it boasts flexible legs that bend to help you position the Flip so its easier to record yourself. The top screws easily into the tripod hole on the bottom of the Flip camcorder. Note the Flip tripod fits the bottom of the Flip Ultra camcorder only. There is no hole for the tripod in the regular Flip.
The tripod is packaged with black padded "feet" so it will not scratch your furniture. Included with the tripod are 4 sets of extra "feet" in hot pink, orange, white and yellow to match the different colors the Flip Ultra comes in.
With the help of the tripod, recording with the Flip is even easier and replaces an unsteady hand and makes adjusting the position of the camcorder more flexible.
A great little gadget for your Ultra Flip!
Lee Mellott |
recommended for kids
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| Review Date: April 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Valerie Goates, PA |
Purchased rather on a whim along with my Flip camera and am grateful I did. The mechanics are very simple and user-friendly, and my girls like the interchangeable tips. I agree with an earlier reviewer that the packaging was a bit excessive. I purchased the Flip intending for it to get a lot of young use around our house, and it has. The children make delightful, spontaneous videos, but their camera work can be dizzying. When they use the tripod, their videos are infinitely more viewable by adults.
I think a necessary addition for young users. |
very useful litlle tripod
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| Review Date: March 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Gladys E. Reyes, florida |
Well I recieved my tripod from amazon in the mail yesterday and have spent some time with it,here are my thoughts.
pros:lightweight,well built and helpfull for very steady shots
cons:the rubber feet are a hassal to get on,can't tilt the camera
Well overall this is one of the most simple tripods i've ever used.The legs are made outta metal,which means it wont break easy.
So far Ihave used this for my youtube channel to increase the quality of my angles and its working very well for me.
overall if your a flip video camcorder owner and need the best buget tripod you can afford look no further |
Works Great
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| Review Date: December 28, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Longtime Amazon Shopper, Chicago Area |
This is compatable with the "flip ultra" which is the niftiest camcorder I've ever used.
If you're getting the flip make sure it's the "ultra" so it will be compatable w/this tripod. And you'll certainly want the tripod if you ever want to include yourself in the videos.
Very inexensive but high quality. |
Tripod of necessity
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| Review Date: May 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Wilfrid Nixon, Iowa City, IA USA |
| If you have a flip ultra camcorder, then you will find this little tripod invaluable. I take it with me wherever I take my flip. It is easy to use, flexible, works well and easy to carry. Use it, and enjoy! |
Why it's worth a few extra bucks and something else to get in addition this
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| Review Date: April 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Robert S. Tobias, Arlington, VA USA |
Having a tripod with any model Flip is a great idea. There are several kinds available, some costing far less (like the Sunpak 620-786 Mini-Spider Tripod) and some costing a bit more (Joby GP1-D1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey)). I like this best. The less expensive ones I've seen all have a terrible smell. The odor is a cross between oil and burning plastic and it doesn't go away. Better still is it gets on whatever touches the tripod. The Joby is OK but it doesn't look as good on a Flip camera, the mounting plate sticks out a bit. By contrast, this tripod looks, works, and smells just fine.
A handy accessory to whatever tripod you choose is something that will help you level the camera. That avoids having people leaning to one side in your video. The Opteka Hot Shoe Two Axis Double Bubble Spirit Level for Digital and Film Cameras will help you solve that problem. All you do is set it on top of the camera and adjust where it (the camera) is pointing until the two bubbles are between the lines. (And when you're not shooting videos it's a handy way to make sure pictures hanging on your wall aren't crooked.) |
Marilyn
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| Review Date: January 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Marilyn S. Hamilton, Delaware, USA |
| Good size to keep handy and works very well with multiple kinds of cameras. It is a buy! |
Good attachment for Flip Video
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| Review Date: January 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: B. Moschkau, |
| We bought the Flip Video for our 6 year grandson who absolutely loves it. This attachment is valuable for him to be able to make a video without a "shaky" hand. It screws on very easily. |
Flip Tripod Review
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| Review Date: December 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Larry Keller, Cincinnati, OH USA |
| The flip tripod works well, is sturdy and compact/easy to carry. Very good to put in a bag and use for videos of self talking into the camera. |
Versatile Pocket Tri-Pod
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| Review Date: January 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Michael P. Kukielka, Rochester Hills, MI USA |
| The Flip Tripod is a fantastic investment. Although sold as an accessory to the flip, it is surprisingly versatile. I have used it for a host of different cameras beyond my Flip MinoHD; including a heavy DSLR and Sony Handicam. In-fact, I have considered buying one to add to each camera bag. Overall it's an inexpensive sturdy and easy to use pocket size tripod for many applications. |
No more shaking scenes
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| Review Date: February 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Genell S. Baun, West Bend, WI |
| One might think I have parkinsons when they see how blurry my videos turn out. While trying to keep my arm still while I shoot, I can ruin a great shot. This little wonder hooks onto just about everything and holds our flip on like a charm. Now my hands are free- I'm happy and my viewers are happy. My kids love the little interchangable colored feet. |
Practical and useful addition to the Mino
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| Review Date: February 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Raffi R. Berberian, Boston |
| I keep this flexible, lightweight item with my mino. I've used it to film myself. |
great accessory for the flip!
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| Review Date: April 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Colleen Frazier, Brooklyn |
| This little accessory has opened up several new possibilities for me and my videos. I am not an expert by any means, and didn't think I would use this, but it has some in handy on several occasions. I like that it's as portable as the Flip itself, so I can take it wherever I go and always be ready to take a nice, steady video. |
Tripod joy
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| Review Date: October 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Holly Kloiber, |
| This tripod does the trick. Because it is flexible, yet sturdy, pictures and videos can be taken from multiple angles. My new husband and I used it on our honeymoon and were thrilled not to have to ask people to snap our photo every time we wanted our picture taken. Great deal. |
Excellent product and easy to use
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| Review Date: November 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Patricia Brouillette, Fort Drum, NY United States |
| It is great for those moments when you have no one to hold the camera. I used it during Christmas while my husband was deployed. Since our daughter was still a little to young to open presents by herself, she need my help to open the Christmas presents. So I put the flip video camera on the and helped her open presents, and then I was able send the videos to my husband was deployed in Iraq. |
Great addition to for the Flip!
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| Review Date: January 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: TisRoxie, Hialeah, FL United States |
| This is a must have for the Flip. It's quick, easy, and allows the video taker to partake in the fun. |
Flip ATR1B Tripod for Flip UItra Camcorders
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| Review Date: January 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Cheryl E. Watterson, South Bend, IN |
| I used my tripod when I did my first video. It was easy to adjust and get set in the exact position. I am very happy with my tripod, and especially happy with my Ultra Flip Camera. |
Perfect for the Flip Ultra!
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| Review Date: March 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Gr8Gram, Milwaukee, WI |
| I love this tripod! It's just the right size for the Flip Ultra camcorder. Easily slips into your purse or bag to provide a stable base for smooth videos. |
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