Comments on: Best Video Camera: Creative Vado HD vs Flip Mino HD vs Kodak Zi6?

By: JohnINC

JohnINC — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Im a Photographer and Ive been a Photographer for years
the lighting thing is WRONG!
people who are originally light toned to begin with will appear light in cam,OBVIOUSLY! I know people who wear high spf foundation and they looked still dark skinned on cam..Alek wek still looks dark in any bright lighting,so does wesley snipes and others.. the brighter the better when it comes to lighting because it brings out your true tones.Personal preference. WE HUMANS ALSO DONT TAKE PICS IN THE DARK! Ive seen pics where its a group photo and the light people appeared pale and darker toned people still appear darker toned. Its a basic concept.
Dark skin will appear dark skkin regardless, light skin will appear light on cam regardless! Lighting doesnt change skintone, if that were teh case wesley snipes and the rest of black celebrities would be looking caucasian. Do not make ignorant statements. PLEASE!
Also keep in mind that we get darker do to seasonal change, the sun darkens us…AFRICAN AMERICANS TOO!
If anything, the features have been altered, but anything else is just her skin! Also keep in mind that Beyonce uses alot of bronzer on her skin, there are pics of her and other celebs with deep skintones because she uses bronzer. Also, because Beyonce’s hair is blond most of the time, there is no contrast with the skin.
However, please dont say “lighting” it is not lighting! Pale people will appear pale on cam, dark skinned people will appear dark. lighting only brings out the true tones.
　White or Light skin shows out better in front of the camera then dark skin. It has to do with reflection of light. White or light skin reflect light 100 fold better then dark skin (which absorbs it). And if you know anything about cameras u know the object that is being captured by the camera has to reflect the light projected unto it in order to be caught by the camera lens.

By: Stepper controller

Stepper controller — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:53:00 +0000

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By: Chris Pirillo

Chris Pirillo — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:27:00 +0000

I’ve used several Vados, and have never had an issue. I’m going to forward your comment on to my contact over there…

By: Bruinrenee7

Bruinrenee7 — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:12:00 +0000

The Creative Vado HD is a joke. I purchaased it and downloaded the firmware and software, charged it overnight according to manufacturer… but the “Power/On” button never worked!! After sending emails to Creative, they finally responded and said i should return defective camera… got a replacement with a second Creative Vado HD… and same thing.

What a waste of time.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:57:31 +0000

i found my kodak had strobbing/blurring problems even in daylight. i sold it and now using my iphone 4 for handheld work. looking for the next solution – maybe the vado is it? wide angle sounds cool. thanks for posting!

By: Dawson James4

Dawson James4 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:59:53 +0000

The sound on the Kodak is so much better. I think this is the clincher, don’t you?

By: Sherlin

Sherlin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:03:00 +0000

I have used the Vado. Picture quality and operating is best, but cannot take my own photo as the camcorder cannot stand on flat surface. I have to use the tripod all the time.

By: Shar

Shar — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:27:35 +0000

Can u use the creative Vado for skype as a cam ?

By: Parag Kanetkar

Parag Kanetkar — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:25:55 +0000

Thanks a lot for the review. It helped me buy Vado HD.

I am just wondering if it is possible to use it as a webcam? I did not find good information anywhere. Some suggest it is possible if my computer has HDMI input, it is possible.

It would help if you have any comments on this.

Thanks again.

By: Marty Martin

Marty Martin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:16:19 +0000

Thanks for these side-by-side comparisons. It helped me easily make the choice of which to buy just by watching the videos. Nice idea!! (Went with the Vado.)

By: katrynova

katrynova — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:25:13 +0000

Volume best on Kodak per Chris’s samples. Just got the Mino just recently for my birthday. Was considering going to trade, if pos, for the Vado d/t wide angle, but after listening to sound quality…with my ‘tin ear’, even though Kodak is better for that, I guess I will stay with Mino for now. Am hoping the feature re recharging is not a big issue for me.

By: Vikranth

Vikranth — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:25:16 +0000

Thanks a bunch. This review helped me decide.

cheers, Vikranth

By: Chris Smith (Shamblesguru)

Chris Smith (Shamblesguru) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:56:20 +0000

I’m a BIG fan of the Flip for education …. the technology is transparent so can concentrate on the content/topic of a project.
Am very happy with the results inc audio …

… for the classroom… this is my choice …. for Hollywood … maybe another ;-)

Thanks for the comparisons above ….

examples at
http://www.vimeo.com/user1432134
and
http://www.youtube.com/shamblesguru

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:46:07 +0000

I just recently went with the Kodak Zi6. I have shot a few videos in different lighting and they all turned out pretty good so far. The audio sounds really good. I do hate the fact that I gotta back up some to get more in the shot though. Ill probably try this out for another week before I decide to keep it. The Vado HD is really tempting. I wish best buy would carry it in store but they don’t. I usually don’t buy many of my electronics online. I guess cause it’s easier to return to the store of whatever. Anyways nice video!!

By: Mac

Mac — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:15:07 +0000

how do any/all of these compare to onboard video on the canon powershot pocket cameras (which mine doesn’t have hd, so aside from that).

why would you want a pocket video camera. when a camera can take great images, and do decently well with video, even the audio is great.

the creative cam, doesn’t have any optical zoom? seems silly.

I WANT TO PURCHASE ONE. But I can’t warrant carrying two devices. B/c I’m into photography.

Someone talk me into it;)