Contest for Best Blog Post on Photography or Submission of a New Photographer Profile

The Flip Video Camcorder sits at the pinnacle of camcorder style. We're offering one to the contributor of the best original blog post on photography or the best original submission of a new photographer profile to the photography category on Art+Culture.

Browse the photography page here or browse photographers here. Register and add your best insights via a blog post or add your favorite photographer to the system. You can also upload works and connect the artist with artistic movements and themes that describe the work as you see fit. 

Semi-fine print: minimum 200 word submission to be considered. Register at Art+Culture and when you've completed your piece, send us a description of what you did and where you did it and we'll put it into the contest, which will end on October 10, 2009. The contributor of the best submission will receive the Flip Video camcorder and five runners-up will have their work featured on the Art+Culture photography page.

Good Luck.

The A+C Team

Flip Video Features

Simple to Shoot Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom Simple user interface lets you start capturing video just seconds after powering on Captures 120 minutes of full-VGA-quality video on 4GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required Large 2.0 inch color anti-glare LCD screen for instant viewing and deleting Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software Two standard AA batteries included. Sold separately: Rechargeable Battery Pack (buy now) and Power Adapter (buy now) Watch videos instantly on TV with included connector cable Records high-quality H.264 videos that work with most video-playing applications, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player, and iTunes Fast lens for great results in low and bright light; 2x digital zoom "Child Safe" mode to prevent accidental deletions of clips Silent mode for recording in sensitive situations Advanced playback, pause, fast forward/rewind features Tripod mount fits any standard tripod Video: Full VGA at 30 frames per second (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files Create high-quality, customized DVDs by uploading your Flip videos to the Flip Video DVD Service, available at TheFlip.com Simple to Share Built-in FlipShare software for instant viewing, editing, and one-click emailing with upgraded features: Browse, playback, organize and archive your videos Create movies with videos, music & titles Edit clips and save still photos from video Instantly upload to MySpace, YouTube and other video sites Share your videos using email or greetings cards (free and unlimited video sharing) Records high-quality H.264 videos that work with iTunes, iMovie, and iPhoto (MP4 files) Heres whats in the box: Flip Video Ultra Camcorder Protective carrying pouch Wrist strap Two standard AA batteries Flip Video Ultra TV cable Quickstart Guide

Tech Specs

Internal Memory: 4GB (120 minutes) Screen Size: 2.0" (transflective TFT) Screen Resolution: 960 x 240 pixels Video Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels Frame Rate: 30 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan) Video Bitrate: 4.0Mbps (average - auto adaptive algorithm) Video Format: H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, saves as MP4 file Lens Type: Fixed Focus (0.8m to infinity) Aperture: f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments) Zoom: Smooth multi-step 2x digital Interface: 8 Buttons (Power, Play, Delete, Record and 4 way navigation) Dimensions: 4.25" x 2.19" x 1.17" (H x W x D) PC Connection: Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to USB 2.0 speed) TV Out: NTSC (cable included) Battery Life: Up to 2.5 hours (with 2x AA Alkaline batteries); Up to 6.5 hours (with 2 x AA Energizer e2 batteries) Tripod Mount: Yes Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OSX Min Requirements: (Windows) Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Windows Vista with 2 GB of RAM, display monitor and video card support for 1024x768/24-bit color, Windows Media Player 9.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, USB 2.0 port (Mac) 1.66 GHz Intel CoreDuo or faster processor, 1 GB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, display monitor and video card support for 1024x768/24-bit color, QuickTime 7, USB 2.0 port Online Sharing: Built-in FlipShare software with upgraded features: Browse, playback, organize and archive your videos Create movies with videos, music & titles Instantly upload to MySpace, YouTube and other video sites