EVO to replace my Flip Mino HD

[c_dub]

I just purchased a Flip Video Mino HD about a month or two ago . . . from what i'm reading about this EVO 4G, it should be able to step in for the Flip, and render it redundant. Both are 720p, neither will have image stabilizers, which is my biggest pet peeve with the Flip. I'm out of the loop with video quality from the latest smartphones - who can comment. What is the verdict on video quality from the EVO. Sure the Flip video's software is super duper user friendly, which I thoughy would draw my wife in to taking and sending some video, but so much for that.

What's the verdict, should I return this Flip Video before Costco's 90 day return policy craps out on me?

 

[ls3mach]

Return it. Then buy the Evo and try it out. Buy another one if you don't think it is better.

 

[neilept]

Yeah, I have a Kodak Zi6 that I love, and I think the EVO will be replacing it also. Nice to have everything in your phone.

 

[OrderedtheEvo]

I love the flip but hate to carry 2 devices. (currently bold and flip). I hope EVO can replace both. Anybody know how many FPS it will have ?

 

[alvarezjpr]

I love the flip but hate to carry 2 devices. (currently bold and flip). I hope EVO can replace both. Anybody know how many FPS it will have ?

The Evo is only 20 fps (at 720HD) (specs). I don't know about the video quality of the Flip (30 fps at 720p), but I doubt the Evo video quality will be better. Having a Kodak Zi8 (30fps and 60fps at 720p) I'm quite certain the Evo quality will not be as good. I mean, I wish it was so I would have to carry only one device during vacations but I think we are expecting too much. Also, my guess is that the sensor in the Evo is smaller than the one on the Zi8 (pure guess)

 

[NorthBayX415]

does the EVO zoom in while recording?

 

[BigRick10]

Id like to know this as well

 

[justinsaneeeee]

The Evo is only 20 fps (at 720HD) (specs). I don't know about the video quality of the Flip (30 fps at 720p), but I doubt the Evo video quality will be better. Having a Kodak Zi8 (30fps and 60fps at 720p) I'm quite certain the Evo quality will not be as good. I mean, I wish it was so I would have to carry only one device during vacations but I think we are expecting too much. Also, my guess is that the sensor in the Evo is smaller than the one on the Zi8 (pure guess)

trueee but ... are you seriously gonna carry 2 devices just because of a 10fps difference lol if you get the evo return all hd 720p camcorders : ) the evo will take care of you .

 

[vudu]

Don't think the EVO's video will be as good as the Flip...I just posted an Associated Press review in another thread and the reviewer wasn't impressed with the HD video recording.

 

[Gekko]

well in one video the demo guy from HTC or Sprint said something like "with this phone there's no need to bring your digital camera or video camera."

 

[alvarezjpr]

trueee but ... are you seriously gonna carry 2 devices just because of a 10fps difference lol if you get the evo return all hd 720p camcorders : ) the evo will take care of you .

Actually I prefer at 60fps, it makes a huge difference and panning, for example, is a lot smoother. That and fast action (or rapid movements by the subject) are the main reasons why higher fps is beneficial. Otherwise it looks blurry and with streaks(?). I'll be testing the camera as soon as I get the Evo, if it is good enough, then I might ditch the Zi8.

 

[jedisrus]

I don't think there is any way that the video camera on the flip will be in the same league as a stand alone 720p camcorder. If you are going someplace and you expect to shoot some video, take a dedicated camcorder. The phones should be used for those spontaneous moments that crop up from time to time. Just my 2 cents.

 

[zhens]

well in one video the demo guy from HTC or Sprint said something like "with this phone there's no need to bring your digital camera or video camera."

Key point of your sentence is the fact that it is "THE DEMO GUY FROM HTC OR SPRINT" who said it.

That is like the makers of Keurig saying, "With our single cup coffee maker you can leave your french press at home."

The Evo will be no substitution for the Flip or any other dedicated camcorder in that range. It will be convenient, but if you believe the HTC or Sprint talking heads that it will replace your digital camera or video camera (quality-wise), you are an A-class moron.*

That is all.

*This will replace many people's digital cameras in the sense that they won't feel the need to carry both, but it will not replace the quality of modern-day, dedicated cameras/camcorders.

 

[Septro]

Both the camera and camcorder are not replacements in any way for a dedicated device.

They're both functional and great for ad-hoc pictures and shooting but if you think low-light conditions, zoom, fast autofocus, video compression, fast-motion shots, to name a few, are the forte of the EVO camera, we need to sit down and have a therapeutic group session:

"Hi my name is C_Dub, and I believe in superphones"

 

[Eguy]

Engadget's review has a sample 720p video and it is definitely not as good as a HD camcorder, but it is pretty good still!

 

[tracerit]

the engadget review 720p sample looks pretty bad, but it's still better than what i have now on my Touch Pro 2.