Flip Ultra Video Camera

We now have six Flip Ultra cameras available on a drop-in basis; just ask for availability at the Media Services Desk. The checkout period is 3 days. The Flip Ultra is a small, easy to use point-and-shoot camcorder. The Flip .avi video files can easily be saved to your computer via a USB cable. Download instructions to import Flip Video files to iMovie and FinalCut.

Flip Ultra Specs: Recording Time - 60 min. Internal Memory - 2GB Resolution - 640 x 480 Frame Rate - 30 fps Video Format - 3ivx MPEG-4 AVI Zoom - 2x digital Audio - 44.1kHz Mono

Panasonic GS200 and GS250 Video Cameras

These cameras produce a much higher quality picture and allow greater user control, such as white balance, manual focus, and other features. Patrons must request this camera in advance. Because of the complexity of the equipment, all patrons must complete a training session before checking this camera out for the first time.

To Request a Panasonic Video Camera:

All requests MUST be made at least 24-hours before the requested appointment time. The maximum checkout period is 3 days.

Please fill out the equipment request form online. You will need to have a PKI certificate installed on your computer in order to access the online form.  Alumni and community users who do not have access to the online request form may submit a request by email. Complete the alternate request form and submit it as an email attachment to: jones.media.center@dartmouth.edu.

You may request a camera up to 1 week in advance. Equipment is often in high demand, so please plan ahead.

Equipment check-out and check-in must occur between 10am-4pm, Monday – Friday. Due to low staffing on weekends, we do not schedule checkout appointments on Saturdays and Sundays. Please note that while pick-up times may vary, your equipment will be due by noon on the due date. This allows us check the equipment back out to another patron on the same day. If you foresee a problem with returning the equipment before noon, please make a request in the "special requests" field on the loan form and we will extend the time to 4pm. We can not accommodate check-ins after 4pm.

Please note that the cameras record to mini-DV tape. These may be purchased at the Jones Media Center for $5 (for a 63-minute tape), or at most convenience and electronics stores.

Submit a Video Camera Request

Your Training and Check-Out Appointment:

After your form is submitted, JMC staff will notify you of your appointment date and time. Please be on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late for the scheduled appointment, you forfeit your reservation. At checkout, you will be asked to perform 4 basic functions to ensure you know how to use the equipment properly.

First time users will be given a camera kit, training DVD, test tape and viewing carrel. Allow 30 minutes for training and checkout. If you would like to speed up the training time, please view the training video online at the website below.

View the GS200 Camera Training Tutorial
View the GS250 Camera Training Tutorial

If you have already completed the training, you will not need to watch the video again. Please remember that at your scheduled appointment, you will be asked to:

1. Attach a battery and turn on the camera.
2. Insert a tape.
3. Record audio and video.
4. Play back the tape.

Important: You will be responsible for knowing how to perform these 4 functions before you are able to check out a video camera.