Guess I am a little leary of the 1 minute or 5 minute cycles. review said he hit save and it was actually on the prev cycle and did not save. It it
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Works great, just pay attention to the timer when you hit save. There is a slight chance that the event you wat to save will be just before or during a file switch, but if you look at the timer you will know and either take the card out or before it cycles again.
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Sometimes something will happen on a clip at the end and by the time you hit the button it's the next clip. If something happens, make sure to review the footage on a computer as soon as possible to avoid auto-deletes from taking video.
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The same thing happened with mine initially. Then I repeated the steps and everything is working as it should be. I can't remember what I did differently, but there was a part of the instructions that I followed more quickly. Wish I could remember exactly what it was, but do not give up hope!
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The manual says 320 minutes for 1080, 480 minutes at 720/60 and 620 minutes at 720/30. I would go with what the manufacturer says (60 minutes). It records in cycles of 1 minute or 5 minutes, now keep in mind this is continuous in a sense. I keep my cycles to 1 minute, this way it won't take forever to upload to YouTube. Now I play them all back at once on my PC, the one minute clips let me cycle through a trip a lot faster. Searching through 5 minutes at a time could prove more tedious. My advice is to set and on one minute and leave it. I do delete my micro sd each day, even though it's not necessary, since it will cycle back around and over you oldest clips first. The manual says 320 minutes for 1080, 480 minutes at 720/60 and 620 minutes at 720/30. I would go with what the manufacturer says (60 minutes). It records in cycles of 1 minute or 5 minutes, now keep in mind this is continuous in a sense. I keep my cycles to 1 minute, this way it won't take forever to upload to YouTube. Now I play them all back at once on my PC, the one minute clips let me cycle through a trip a lot faster. Searching through 5 minutes at a time could prove more tedious. My advice is to set and on one minute and leave it. I do delete my micro sd each day, even though it's... » Read More The manual says 320 minutes for 1080, 480 minutes at 720/60 and 620 minutes at 720/30. I would go with what the manufacturer says (60 minutes). It records in cycles of 1 minute or 5 minutes, now keep in mind this is continuous in a sense. I keep my cycles to 1 minute, this way it won't take forever to upload to YouTube. Now I play them all back at once on my PC, the one minute clips let me cycle through a trip a lot faster. Searching through 5 minutes at a time could prove more tedious. My advice is to set and on one minute and leave it. I do delete my micro sd each day, even though it's not necessary, since it will cycle back around and over you oldest clips first. « Show Less
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Hello Thanks for your message, I am sorry that the item does not have cycle record function. Thanks for your understanding, have a nice day:) Best Regards Amanda
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Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder... » Read More Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera « Show Less
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You would have to watch timer to see when 2 minutes are up. If you push button it will start again on second cycle and you could continue for as any number of times and it would count how many 2 minute cycles
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I'm sorry Chris B. I'm pretty much a moron when it comes to the working of a cell phone. :( That was a gift I purchased for someone, did you sign up for an account to get minutes? Like it works when he's at home for internet but cuz he doesn't have the minutes right now, it doesn't work if he leaves.. sorry that probably doesn't help much but it's all I got.. ;)
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Good question. I have just experienced a period of no more than 7 days and it has worked just fine. More than that, cannot tell...
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I just got my camera today, exited as can be on how tryly easy it was to use and work with and e-mailed a quick clip to my father in law of our baby......I had read all the great reviews.......spent countless hours researching the right camera......."battery charging paused" in this economy or even a good one, this should not be happening, the company needs to make good on it. I will post on any and all venues and will give a bad review!!!
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I have not timed it, but I have not had my battery run out on me yet. Unless you have a great price on a second battery, why not give it a try with just the one and see if you in fact do not need the second.
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You tried holding it for a couple seconds? I just tried mine and I held it for a couple seconds (no more than 5) and the hour started flashing. If that isn't working then yes I would say you should return it. I would definitely suggest getting another though cause I am very happy with mine.
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I think that is what happened, Stapler. I didn't realize that it was that far in advance of the timer recording, though. Thanks!
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It depends on how much it needs to get back up to 100%. I wasn't really timing it, because I was busy doing other things. One reviewer said about 15 minutes, and thatmay be about right.
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I just hit it once but it burns it up. I've had to just figure out the time and put in 1 minute 25 seconds manually. Brand and type could be the problem, but it's not auto.
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It's not consistent, but about 1 minute. The times up timer is a bit longer.
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There is a six hour mode, but you lose quality at that level. I prefer to record at no more than three hours for videos I plan to keep and replay more than once.
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Mine seems to be a consistent 5-6 minutes. No way on earth it's 15 minutes. I would prefer it to be more than 5 min, but I can live with it.