You’ll Flip For This!

Compact video cameras work with just the touch of a button to make shooting and sharing home videos easy and fun.

What They Are: Ultra-compact video cameras are designed with the newbie in mind. Most have just a few buttons and can connect easily to video-sharing sites. The videos are sufficient for big-screening viewing, but these mini recorders are specifically designed for short clips and are ideal for uploading videos to the web.

PURE DIGITAL

Pure Digital’s Flip, including the Mino (shown above) $150, are simple to use. This device has the fewest buttons and a built in USB arm that plugs right into the computer, no cords required. You can personalize the Flip’s look by choosing a design from the online gallery or upload your own image.

KODAK

These pocket camcorders have a little something for everyone,including the Zx1 model $109, which is weather-resistant-ideal for the slopes or the beach. The Kodak Zi8 $149, shown above, shoots in high definition (HD) and has image stabilization and face-tracking features.

SONY WEBBIE

The Webbie (MHS-CM1), $169 is a little closer to a full-featured camcorder than some pocket models. It shoots in HD, has an optical zoom, takes both video and still shots, and has a large LCD screen that swivels out for better angling. Although most pocket camcorders don’t have flash capabilities, the Webbie’s LED light helps in low-light situations.

Good Info: Most compact camcorders come with basic editing software, making it easy to weave short clips together and add a soundtrack.

‘Tis the season right? We are giving one of these cute pocket cameras. We won’t tell you which one just yet but here is how you can enter:

1) Follow us on Twitter.

2) Tweet about this giveaway with a link back to this post.

3) Tell us the moment you hope to capture this holiday season.

Contest ends December 16th, 2009 at midnight.

As always, Past Contest Rules Apply.