--- title: Bargain Alert! Flip Video Ultra for $49.99 description: Bargain Alert! Flip Video Ultra for $49.99 --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2009/06/02/bargain-alert-flip-video-ultra-for-4999#) # Bargain Alert! Flip Video Ultra for $49.99 Jun 2, 2009 9:43:42 AM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey) [![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/flipdiagramwhite-300x172.jpg?width=300&height=172&name=flipdiagramwhite-300x172.jpg "flipdiagramwhite")](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/flipdiagramwhite.jpg)One of my favorite gadgets, the [Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 30-Minutes (White)](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V1PXL4?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000V1PXL4)![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-362.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-362.gif) is on sale today at Amazon for less than $50. This is the camera I use regularly to film my boys and other exciting happenings in my life. It's small enough to tuck into your pocket, so you'll always have it with you when fun breaks out. Here are a few of the technical specs: - Simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom - Holds 30 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 1GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required - Convenient USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy viewing and sharing - Built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, upload to YouTube and AOL, and capture still photos from video - Watch videos instantly on TV with included cable If you're looking for a fun graduation present or something cooler than a tie for Father's Day, I'd recommend the [Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 30-Minutes (White)](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V1PXL4?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000V1PXL4)![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-362.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-362.gif) as a great gift idea!  Here's a video my son took this weekend at a concert under low lighting conditions.  The camera-work is a bit unsteady, but you can hear that the sound is terrific: ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fbargain-alert-flip-video-ultra-for-4999%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fbargain-alert-flip-video-ultra-for-4999%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fbargain-alert-flip-video-ultra-for-4999%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Bargain%20Alert%21%20Flip%20Video%20Ultra%20for%20%2449.99) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fbargain-alert-flip-video-ultra-for-4999%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fbargain-alert-flip-video-ultra-for-4999%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Lisa M. 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