Posted by Joe Panettieri
No Web 2.0 initiative is complete without video. Yes, Microcast uses video from time to time across our media sites (MuniWireless.com and TechIQmag.com). But since I blog frequently while traveling, I began to wonder: Is there a low-cost video camera that I could use at conferences and IT events? Also, could that same camera be used for rapidly posting video blogs to YouTube?
I found the answer to my needs when I stumbled upon the $150 Flip video camera. It’s a great device if you’re working on Web sites that need some basic video capabilities — such as a real estate site that wants to include open house videos, or a small business Web site featuring quick video interviews with customers.
