Flip cams?

A flip cam is nothing more than an inexpensive camcorder that has a USB connector that flips out to plug into your computer . They range in price from about $150 to 250 . The cam you have is probably better. More zoom etc. I just bought a JVC Picsio WP 10 for $179.00 which is capable of 64 Gigs of flash memory ! At present it has more capability than the Flips I looked at. Non of them are great cameras and many new multi function cell phones are just as good as Flips. Don't be fooled by the cute name ! For sports they are not a great choice. For hitting purposes it is no better than what you have.
The only advantages are that it is small ,light and easy to connect to your computer . Mine has a 3" touch screen which is great for viewing !

BBD is correct. Flip is a brand name of a small video camera. I was looking around for one recently and read up on them too. The problem with the small HD capable cameras is they are so small you can't get an adequate lens in the body to fully take advantage of the HD capabilty.

I bought a Pansonic ZS7. It's full HD with a Leica lens and 12X optical zoom! Also a 10MP camera too.

A little more expensive but IMO worth it.

What is great about the flip cameras is this: They are convenient and easy to use. The others, for me, tend to sit in the closet, despite their superior capabilities. The flip is like carrying a lighter.

I agree but there are better choices ! flip have limited memory, 2X zoom and no HD hook up to a HD big screen .
The JVC is a far better choice for the same money. Sony , Kodak also have better units. The JVC is expandable to 64 Gigs ,4X zoom and 1960 x 1080 res.
My second choice was a Kodak which had a 3x zoom and was expandable to 32 Gigs . Flips were expandable to 4 and 8 Gigs, That is about 1 hour of video . None of them have great video but they can serve a purpose !
They are all small as a cell phone and can easily fit in a shirt pocket !

I've got my Panasonic DMC-ZS7 in my had right now comparing it ti my IPOD. The outer dimensions are actually within the IPOD's. It's is thicker but could easily be carried in a shirt pocket.

Frankly I haven't used it yet as my wifey grabbed it out of the box to video my 10YO's football games. That's over so now I can play wiith it.
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I want to get to some good clips of my 15YO swing and pitching motion for analysis.

I just got a "Flip" for Christmas for the exact purpose you are talking about. I'm a big fan of using video as a teaching tool, however my standard camcorder just is not convenient in the batting cage, gym or especially out on the field. Batteries/charger, disks, wires etc. I'm looking forward to using the Flip for our winter workouts and upcoming season. I also do private lessons and feel that the flip will be perfect for them too.

I got the FLIP ULTRA HD model with 8 GB memory. It records up to 2 hrs of video and has "image stabilization" which i find to be important when recording hitters/pitchers etc without a Tripod. It runs on a Lithium battery (included) but also can use 3 AAA batteries. The "Flip" comes with preloaded software (no dvd required) that downloads to your computer the first time you plug in the USB connection.

Ive only recorded my kids playing with toys so far but the video and sound quality are both outstanding.

I got a Flip for Christmas and before I got it, I used one at a baseball camp I worked at Ole Miss. I think it is great for recording hitters and pitchers. I have already recorded both of my sons and the video was great.

This is the one I will be getting soon. The slow mo is great Check out some of the videos on you tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...T72U&feature=related

http://www.shopcasio.com/product/1689

There are better prices then this one out there.

LJ.. you have sold me on this little jewel!

Once you have the video on the flipcam, what is the best way to analyze it with your players? Download it to computer and view it with video software? Cord that connects to TV?

I use the the FREE Kinovea video analysis software: kinovea

I just brokedown and got the Casio EX-Fh 25 and all i can say its amazing. The only drawback is it's a battery hog so I have a extra set of Nimh rechargable batterys with it.

The 120 fps. is perfect for at bats and pitching. We used it between innings to make adjustments. You can down load straight to You tube with it. When I get home from a game I download the video and still shots to a external hard drive.

I forgot to mention that you can edit right on the camera itself.

This past weekend I did a clinic and met a college coach who uses 4-5 Flip Cams in his program. He coaches at an extremely high level, small college where his players routinely have to miss practice due to seminars they must attend. Instead of fighting it, he puts a sign on the gym that lists the workout for the day based on position. Players come in whenever they finish class, do their own private workout on their own, film it with the Flip Cam, email the coach their workout video, the coach analyses all the players at night, and emails back comments for improvement. Pretty impressive I thought!

BaseballByTheYard

I am a pitching coach and use a flip cam all of the time to record my students. I don't use rightview pro but I can see what I need to see for immediate feedback with lessons. I slow the video down for them and show them exactly what they need to change. I would highly recommend it especially if you are technically challenged. they rock!