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Flip Video ~ Now With Wide Angle Option

By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Real Estate Agent with Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner

December 22, 2008 11:03 AM

I have been taking videos of my listings and wanted an option to widen the

view. I wasn't happy with the narrow picture, especially since I have a wide

angle lens on my regular camera.

I think I found an option. It is called Magnetic Lenses. This is my first

video of the difference they make. Watch the video.

View this montage created at One True Media
Wide angle lense from Magnetic Lens

These still pictures below, also show the difference.

Flip video original

Flip Video wide angle

The process is so simple, you just glue a small metal ring to the front

of the camera and then the lens clips on using a magnet. I used the

smallest sized lens and it worked great. I hope this is helpful. I now

have to redo all my videos on my listings.

I hope it is dramatic as my first test.

At about $40 + shipping, this would make a great Christmas present for the

techno geek on your Christmas list.

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Stephanie Hall

Keller Williams Realty - Madison, MS

sounds like a great idea...i've been wandering how to get more in my photos..thanks patti

Dec 22, 2008 11:11 AM

Paula Swayne

Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA

Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

We have been using the magnetic lenses and for the price, you can't beat them. Ours is on our standard camera. While the photos still need a little adjusting, the difference is impressive!

Dec 22, 2008 11:20 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

A very cool tip! This is amazing.

Dec 22, 2008 11:22 AM

Kathy Torline

ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog 719-287-1049

Thanks for sharing this info. I've heard about these magnetic lens; glad to know they work.

Dec 22, 2008 09:40 PM

Bonnie & Terry Westbrook

Westbrook Realty - Ada, MI

Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

What cute little gadgets you have .....

Dec 23, 2008 11:51 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Patti: It works great and is quite inexpensive a great combination Good luck. Happy Holidays

Dec 23, 2008 11:19 PM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Paula: I can't believe it is so inexpensive and easy to use. Happy Holiday

Dec 23, 2008 11:20 PM

Tim Ludemann

Ochopee, FL

Great Tip that is exactly what I'm Looking For...Merry Christmas!

Dec 25, 2008 02:55 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Joan: I hope it works well for you Merry Christmas

Dec 25, 2008 03:05 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Kathy: They work great and seem to be of good quality

Dec 25, 2008 03:06 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Bonnie: I do enjoy a good gadget especially if it helpful in our business.

Dec 25, 2008 03:08 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Tim: Might be a good Christmas present for you to buy yourself. Merry Christmas

Dec 25, 2008 03:09 AM

Mike Frazier

Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN

Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Can you use this on your camera and also your flip video unit?

Dec 26, 2008 05:11 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Mike: Yes the issue is the lens size if they are the same the lens comes with 3 rings that adhere to the front of the camera but they need to be the same size . Look at the web site it has a list of cameras that fit the magnetic lens and which size you need for which camera. Good luck Terry

Dec 27, 2008 02:05 AM

Sam Miller

RE/MAX Stars Realty - Howard, OH

Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist

That is a neat way to make a cheap little Flip have a wider angle lens.

Dec 29, 2008 12:33 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Sam: It is quite good for a very small price.

Dec 29, 2008 01:56 AM

Pat Tasker

Shorewest Realtors - Germantown, WI

Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI)

I have been hearing a lot of good things about the Flip camera, and this idea takes it a step further! I have it on my list of to do's for this year!

Feb 06, 2009 01:02 PM

Cathy Tishhouse

RE/MAX Showcase Homes - Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak Real Estate

Terry: Thanks for the tip about the magnetic lens-I had heard of them but bought a Panasonic Lumix for it's wider angle capability because Jeff Turner said it was the best within it's price range. I have a camcorder and purchased a wide angle lens for that. However, I find it handier to use my Flip most of the time. I went to the site and put in Flip for the camera and it came up blank. It seems like a small lens compared to a camera - I have the Flip ultra - will it work. Plus, your video link did not take me to a video FYI.

Mar 14, 2009 11:28 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Cathy, They did not have the flip listed but the small lens is the right one for the flip. I find it much easier to use and the quality is fine. Good luck with your videos.

Mar 14, 2009 02:22 PM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Pat, I hope you try it, we like the quality and the size. It fits in a pocket, so it can go anywhere.

Mar 15, 2009 05:06 AM

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