how durable is this camera and how long will it last?
1161913
Bought it for my nephew, and it didn't last long with him. Also the amount of filming time was really short as best as I remember......But for a kid it was great...!!!!
1161914
Camera is really durable..if you're gonna use it in wet conditions I would get the waterproof case for it..I've had mine for almost a two years now and still goin strong
863641
Just facing a major repair issues with this camera, it is about 2 yrs old. But if you are an amateur or pro shooter who go through thousands of photos a month, this could have come sooner in 3-6 months. My use of this camera has not been as heavy as my previous K5 in the same frame of time. Just a thought, how has your camera done since your Jan 2013 purchase? I purchased mine in summer of 2013
256464
As far as I can tell, the strap is durable. I have not had any problems, but I probably have not really put it to much of a test. I am ALWAYS extra careful with my camera and don't take chances! I did knot the section of the strap that connects it to the camera in addition to just installing the strap in the traditional manner. That was me just being cautious.
263576
I used mine for two weeks taking 350+ pictures and it was still going when the camera was stolen.
1174456
I've been using it for 8 month now. The camera is great. Survived in 100F - 120F daily last 2 month.
470085
for video recording, i lasted as much as i needed. Longest i used it for was close to 5 min using a class 10 32gb card. I think it records plenty though so it should be good for +5min vids. I did have my battery drained much faster too so keep that in mind. Other than that, yea it's pretty good cam for the price. I getting me a 2nd one which the first one i just had a little scratch on the lens. Hopefully that was helpful! :D
143486
I took the camera on a weekend raft trip...I took lots of pictures, some with the flash at night...I never changed batteries, and the camera is still able to take pictures. Cannot say how long they will last before I have to change batteries...amazing number of pictures so far.
162832
I have had it hanging in the woods for about three years almost straight, it has survived all the rain, snow and bad weather that Colorado can throw at it. I won't say waterproof because I am not the one who makes the camera but mine has survived all the water it has been through and still takes great pictures. I highly recomend
1658025
Its a very good camera .. not overly fragile but yes, .. if dropped you could damage it some .. a lot depends ..drop on grass, or concrete / ..from how high ..but it has a place for a strap .. its a relatively small camera..use the strap
2132445
I dont know the answer to that question as my Dvr video camera broke before i could even record my first videoI know for the price i paid i wasnt getting a long term camera, but i think it should last long enough to use at least a few times before it had to be thrown away. BEWARE OF THIS CAMERA, ITS A PIECE OF JUNK.
2162924
I currently am very impressed with the camera. I have two of them and have had them almost two years. I cannot answer your question specifically regarding the 16 gig card but I can tell you that I use an 8gig card for video only with thirty second clip rates. the longest I have left them without checking them was two months and I had almost two hundred video clips of animals. I have never filled up the card. This is during rut in Wisconsin so I think a 16 gig card would last forever, as long as the camera excepted it which is what I am uncertain of. Good luck, cameras are the best I have ever had, way better than Wildgame or Cuddieback from personal experience. I currently am very impressed with the camera. I have two of them and have had them almost two years. I cannot answer your question specifically regarding the 16 gig card but I can tell you that I use an 8gig card for video only with thirty second clip rates. the longest I have left them without checking them was two months and I had almost two hundred video clips of animals. I have never filled up the card. This is during rut in Wisconsin so I think a 16 gig card would last forever, as long as the camera excepted it which is what I am uncertain of. Good luck, cameras are the best I have... » Read More I currently am very impressed with the camera. I have two of them and have had them almost two years. I cannot answer your question specifically regarding the 16 gig card but I can tell you that I use an 8gig card for video only with thirty second clip rates. the longest I have left them without checking them was two months and I had almost two hundred video clips of animals. I have never filled up the card. This is during rut in Wisconsin so I think a 16 gig card would last forever, as long as the camera excepted it which is what I am uncertain of. Good luck, cameras are the best I have ever had, way better than Wildgame or Cuddieback from personal experience. « Show Less
2079522
It's a great little camera and has held up very well. However as far as I can tell, the two USB ports (1 regular, 1 mini) are only used for uploading pictures to a computer or other device. I've always had to take it out and use the wall outlet charger. However, it charges rather quickly, just a few hours from zero to full. But I did buy an extra battery, online for less than $10, so I always have a charged-up extra if needed. Recently I returned from a 12 day vacation where I took hundreds of photos. Since few were with flash the original battery lasted the entire trip. Hope this is helpful.Dan It's a great little camera and has held up very well. However as far as I can tell, the two USB ports (1 regular, 1 mini) are only used for uploading pictures to a computer or other device. I've always had to take it out and use the wall outlet charger. However, it charges rather quickly, just a few hours from zero to full. But I did buy an extra battery, online for less than $10, so I always have a charged-up extra if needed. Recently I returned from a 12 day vacation where I took hundreds of photos. Since few were with flash the original battery lasted the entire trip. Hope this is... » Read More It's a great little camera and has held up very well. However as far as I can tell, the two USB ports (1 regular, 1 mini) are only used for uploading pictures to a computer or other device. I've always had to take it out and use the wall outlet charger. However, it charges rather quickly, just a few hours from zero to full. But I did buy an extra battery, online for less than $10, so I always have a charged-up extra if needed. Recently I returned from a 12 day vacation where I took hundreds of photos. Since few were with flash the original battery lasted the entire trip. Hope this is helpful.Dan « Show Less
944507
It genuinely depends on how you use it. Lower quality video extends battery life. That being said I'm usually good for about 3 hours +/- .5 hours. I really do like this camera but I'm not a highly technical person. For my purposes (documentation) it is good enough.
56909
It is only how much it is used as to how long it will last. I do not use a phone that much. NO Camera.
1960396
Only had it for six months so far, but it's held up through road use and many car washes. The screws for adjustment started rusting within only a couple of days after installation. I don't know that I would buy this one again, but if it ever fails, I'll not hesitate to get another camera to replace it. Backup cameras are awesome. I'm thinking of getting another to put on the back of my cargo trailer pointing down to check clearances next.
1359819
We took one with us to the Congo as a back up camera and something to use when we didn't want to risk our main digital SLRs. Low and behold, the one SLR died and I finished the trip with this camera for about 10 days. We were on the worst roads imaginable, in dug out canoes, high humidity and general dusty conditions. The camera never faltered and has been a solid performer. We have since purchased 2 more as gifts. I would have no problem recommending it. My wife has used a Panasonic 10x version for about 4 years without problems. They are light but durable.
334868
I think that it is a very good 4 mp camera that I have used to the many pictures over the years. I have used this camera on my travel around the world and I recommend this camera to anyone who would think about using it.