Can you use other memory cards in the Flip so I can record more than one hour? No reviews have discussed what to do if you're filming more than an hour's worth of video. The flip seems perfect except that the only way to get the pictures is to take a break from filming and download them onto your computer? Is this just the drawback of the camera, or am I missing an option? What if you're going on vacation without a laptop? Thanks! Can you use other memory cards in the Flip so I can record more than one hour? No reviews have discussed what to do if you're filming more than an hour's worth of video. The flip seems... » Read More Can you use other memory cards in the Flip so I can record more than one hour? No reviews have discussed what to do if you're filming more than an hour's worth of video. The flip seems perfect except that the only way to get the pictures is to take a break from filming and download them onto your computer? Is this just the drawback of the camera, or am I missing an option? What if you're going on vacation without a laptop? Thanks! « Show Less
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I guess that's just the drawback of the camera. If you don't have a possibility to download the video from the Flip Cam, you can't record anything new.
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No it doesn't. It's a very very simple camcorder that gives you 60 mins and once it's up, you'll have to either stop recording or load it onto a computer.
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There are multiple variables that you have to take into account. Are you using 16 cameras or less. Obviously with fewer cameras there is less video being recored. Next are you recording in the highest video clarity... 960 vs. 480. What size hdd do you have installed and do you also use an external? Finally I am not sure if you can only record 16 hours and then just record motion only for the other 8 or not. Unfortunately your question can't be answered easily with out more information. I would look at worse case when you do it though to figure out if its going to last long enough for you.
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Yes you will be able to record video for up to 19 minutes that I know that's only the longest I've taped anything. And you can even upload videos to YouTube straight from your device. You can also put your AS card from your phone and use it for your table. If you don't have an SD card that's fine. You can use your table with put an SD card. Or you van go to your local Walmart and get a (16 GB SD card) for about 20 dollars. Or you can get an (32 GB SD card) from Amazon for no more then 28 dollars but I'm not sure but they have great prices on a huge selection of things.
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Hi, If the function of the loop Ricording is OFF then it shoots one long scene until the memory card runs out. If the card is small (say 4 G'gh) which is enough for about 36 minutes. The more Memory, this card will record over more time. (Up to 32/64 GHz). Thank you :)
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4 gigabytes generally = 1 hour of 720p recording which is the best setting on this camcorder. so depending on the size could vary. But if you get a 32 gb sim then you can get around a good 8 hours. But you can always save after 8 hours to your computer then start all over again. have fun!
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If you recorded on this pen with a full charge until it died, you would have just under 4GB of recorded material. I would recommend transferring the recordings to a computer and wiping the card out before the next use. There's always the risk of corrupting the videos if you leave it on the card. I know it's not a direct answer to your question, but I thought if you knew some of the details, is might help you decide on the card size. Cheers!
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I have a 32GB memory card and empty it allows for just under 2 hours of HD video at the highest quality. That being said, I'd imagine I could record an hour or more on a single charge as I have recorded over 30 mins and the battery level did not move from full. Actually, even after taking a couple of hundred pictures in one day, I still have not seen the battery less than full. This was the same with my old G9...excellent battery life. It might be possible to fill the whole 32GB card on one charge, but I cannot verify that.
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Does the camera stop after capturing 2GB of video or does it start a new file? I realize that it is very rare for most people to shoot a single clip that is longer than 5 minutes, but if the camera quietly quits capturing after 2GB, then that might be a problem.
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I have to use continuous mode because several cameras are switched through. With a 32 Gig card (The largest it will handle) about 24 hours. That also depends on what you are recording, all my cameras are outside so there is always changing images. If you were recording in your home for instance where the walls, floor, furniture etc. don't change you'll probably get better time due to the way video compression works.
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I have two of these camera but I have no idea how much built in memory they have. They are designed to use the mini dv tapes or onto a memory chip that does not come with the camera. I use the mini dv tapes that I guy from amazon really cheap and they will have 1 hour per tape if you use the regular settings.
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Two hours at a time, just like with any other digital camera. Upload and start over. There is no external memory card and so you cannot increase the storage. I just use it for pictures since the audio is so bad.
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I don't think you can if you are looping. Get a 64 SD card. I can go for 2 weeks before it starts over. If you want to loop but capture incidents find out how long your SD card will go and swap it out just before you fill it up.
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I think one minute and 59 seconds is the maximum recording time on one setting. The car cam then goes on to record another 1:59 and on and onuntil the micro card is full. I would prefer to have it record continuously until the card is full but I can't figure out how to do it. There is a menusetting where you can theoretically record continuously for longer periods but it doesn't seem to work. Best to go scroll through the menu items and play around with the settings. Have you sent an emailto the distributor? Might be a good idea to ask. The instruction manual is OK but doesn't have enoughinformation. I think one minute and 59 seconds is the maximum recording time on one setting. The car cam then goes on to record another 1:59 and on and onuntil the micro card is full. I would prefer to have it record continuously until the card is full but I can't figure out how to do it. There is a menusetting where you can theoretically record continuously for longer periods but it doesn't seem to work. Best to go scroll through the menu items and play around with the settings. Have you sent an emailto the distributor? Might be a good idea to ask. The instruction manual... » Read More I think one minute and 59 seconds is the maximum recording time on one setting. The car cam then goes on to record another 1:59 and on and onuntil the micro card is full. I would prefer to have it record continuously until the card is full but I can't figure out how to do it. There is a menusetting where you can theoretically record continuously for longer periods but it doesn't seem to work. Best to go scroll through the menu items and play around with the settings. Have you sent an emailto the distributor? Might be a good idea to ask. The instruction manual is OK but doesn't have enoughinformation. « Show Less
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it has oine memory slot for one card. 32 GB gives you 2 hours of filming at tje highest def, and so just keep a second card handy. Plus you have the 16 GB internal memory as a fall back, if in a bind. so not a problem.
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with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best to have it record on a loop for 2 or 5 minutes, I use 5 minutes. That way the camera will always record as along as it is turned on. I hope that helps. with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best... » Read More with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best to have it record on a loop for 2 or 5 minutes, I use 5 minutes. That way the camera will always record as along as it is turned on. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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Sorry, you won't be able to plug it in to charge and still be able to record video. You'll see an error message on the screen that says "Only playback possible during USB Power Supply." You could, alternatively, buy a spare battery and charge the original battery up until it is full and charge the second up as well and then just swap batteries, but that would force you to break up the video because of the change in batteries and would lose some of the event you are recording in the time it takes to do that. With that said, there are also limits to the file size and/or time that you can capture in a single video as well, so you'd have to break it into smaller recordings at some point anyway with that partially dependent upon the size of the memory card you install and use.
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I bought a Kingston 32 GB card (http://amzn.to/1PmTjCD) and it works great. At 1080p (highest quality on the cam) in my tests, I found each minute of video eats up roughly 100 MB of storage. So a 32 GB card should hold about 5 hours of footage before it starts to reclaim space.