What's the longest continuous recording time? In what file format? I need to record recitals/concerts which can be 2 or 3 hours long. Thanks.
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Hi Ling, The expected recording time of movies when saving on a memory card is shown as follows: 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) Highest Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 30 min (1 h 30 min) High Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 1 h 40 min (1 h 40 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 2 h (2 h) Standard : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 2 h 40 min (2 h 10 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 3 h 35 min (2 h 45 min) Long Time : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 3 h 55 min (3 h 25 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 6 h 20 min (5 h 10 min) 32 GB 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 2 h 30 min (2 h 30 min) Highest Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 2 h 35 min (2 h 35 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 3 h (3 h) High Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 3 h 25 min (3 h 25 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 4 h 5 min (4 h 5 min) Standard : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 5 h 25 min (4 h 20 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 7 h 20 min (5 h 30 min) Long Time : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 7 h 55 min (7 h) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 12 h 50 min (10 h 30 min) 64 GB 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 5 h 5 min (5 h 5 min) Highest Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 5 h 15 min (5 h 15 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 6 h (6 h) High Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 6 h 55 min (6 h 55 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 8 h 15 min (8 h 15 min) Standard : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 10 h 55 min (8 h 50 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 14 h 40 min (11 h 5 min) Long Time : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 15 h 55 min (14 h 5 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 25 h 45 min (21 h) Vincent
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Actual record time depends upon your machine and its software. If you are using a PC, the times can vary widely, but none will allow more than a few minutes extra past 2 hours. Devoted DVD recorders from some companies, such as Magnavox (Funai), will allow 1 to 2 minutes past the 2-hour time, while Panasonic (Matsushita) gives exactly 2 hours. Incidentally, Magnavox units normally offer a 2 1/2-hour mode with very slight reduction in video quality versus the 2-hour mode.
40463
The issue is the software Operating system is limited to 2 Gigs per recording session. If you are recording a long video such as a child's play then that's a problem. if stop recording and start another recording session you will be able to fill your card with video. I've rarely recorded continuously for 8 minutes so it's not a problem for me. Also if you reduce the resolution to something less than HD such as VGA you will quadruple your recording minute. Remember if you record a VGA you still have better resloution than DVD.
1031395
I don't know the exact time but we have over 100 recordings on it. If each recording was 30 minutes that's at least 50 hours. Hope this helps.
842421
You can, but you'll need a lot of space. With 32 GB recording at the highest video quality, you can record around 9-10 hours. But I think that the camera will stop recording after around 2.5 hours because that's what happened to mine the one time I actually was recording that long. Otherwise, I usually record around 40-60 minutes, and the camera always stays on during that time.
1039076
The longest clip I've recorded was around 20 minutes. I never received any warning about a time limit. I've always figured that it was based on the battery life and storage space in my SD Card, which it does tell you how much time is left given those two factors.
157772
I'm not sure I have an actual answer to your question-- the majority of the tapes I copied were (i'm assuming) in "standard play" - they were mostly two hour videos (recorded on a tape that could have held 2, 4 or six hours) But I did have one tape that was definitely longer than the two hour tape and it transferred fine to the computer. Not sure if this helps!
1967224
I know! the recordings are also in short clips of 30 sec or so. I had to purchase an additional recording device, that I never used because is not as discrete.
770274
The unit comes with 2 GB of internal memory. At its lowest recordable setting of 32 kbps, it should hold close to 140 hours of recordable audio according to the manufacturer's specifications. Keep in mind, however, that 32 kbps is best used for either spoken word or recordings such as vintage radio programs as the depth of audio will not be as great. I usually have good success recording at 64 kbps, which will still give me up to almost 70 hours on the internal memory and playback within an acceptable audio range. Most stereo music files on typical MP3 players are recorded at 128 kbps; at this bit rate for comparison the CC Witness+ should hold about 35 hours. I have not needed to so to date, but adding an optional SD card will expand the memory dramatically to allow for more audio storage.
527374
You can record with a timer in any mode: AM (few do it), FM, and SW. live voice or music. There is 4 gig of memory: all or in pieces to use. you can preset start, stop, daily, once only. you can start recording something you are listening to in progress and only set a stop time. It will probably record for days straight.
719682
Ive only recorded about 10 minutes straight. I would assume you can record as long as you want if you have the space on the SD card.
2210608
If it has a maximum record time, it's fairly long. I recorded 10 seconds of dialogue on it and none of it got cut off.
2067410
THANKS guys, i was wondering if this happened to be anything like the GH2 and GH3 where they seemed to be unlimited recording times?
1615824
A recordable CD holds just shy of 80 minutes of recording time. The main reason I returned the ION was because after about one hour of recording, the unit would lose its' memory, and the CD could not be finalized. Good luck!!!!
525654
Just to expand on this question - keep in mind that at best, the recordings are broken into 29 minute segments (see the manufacturer's website, specifications, footnotes for that information).
844711
Try the Flexible recording method- Should get much more than 4 hours and 18 minutes using this method
1380162
I don't understand the question. This earphone/microphone doesn't limit your recording. Recording time is determined by the recording device, like your phone or dedicated voice recorder. Depending on storage, most newer recording devices can record well past two hours.