Flip Camcorder Appraisal

Flip Video UltraHD Camcorder

This is a Flip Video UltraHD camcorder, a pioneer in the 'point-and-shoot' digital camcorder market from the late 2000s. The device features a compact, rectangular candy-bar form factor with a glossy black plastic finish. The front face is dominated by a 2.0-inch color TFT display at the top, clearly labeled with white silk-screened text. Below the screen lies a circular navigation interface featuring a central record button, directional arrows for playback and volume, a 'MODE' button to the left, and a trash icon button for deleting clips to the right. The lower portion displays a metallic silver 'HD' logo. The construction is primarily lightweight injection-molded plastic with a silver-toned metallic ring accentuating the central control pad. Visible condition issues include surface-level micro-scratching on the glossy casing, common for high-sheen plastics of this era, and some minor dust accumulation around the button crevices. No significant cracks or impacts are observed. Historically significant for its built-in flip-out USB arm (not visible but characteristic of this model), the device represents the peak of dedicated pocket video technology before the mass adoption of HD-capable smartphones circa 2010-2011.