How long does it take to power on the camera and start recording video?
1482013
It depends if you have the camera in sleep mode or completely off. If it is completely off it takes approximately 3 seconds to turn on. If it is in sleep mode as soon as you open the screen on the side, it is on. It takes another second to push the record button and start recording.
1374652
Yes, it starts recording as soon as it receives DC power from the cigarette lighter. This camera was very easy to use in that regards.
364512
Yes. Turning on the power starts recording in a few seconds. The recording time depends on the memory stick inserted. A few hours on mine. In record mode it breaks the segments into a couple of minutes each so you don't end up with huge long recording times of useless information. There is also an editing software included with the camera. Overall, this camera seems pretty good.
751411
If it is a DVR, it needs to be on in order to record your programs even if you aren't watching TV. Even if it is a standard receiver, it can take upwards of 5 minutes (or more!) for the receiver to acquire the signal and download the guide information. This could potentially be a big inconvenience if you have to wait 5-10 minutes after you turn on the receiver before you can start watching TV. Check the auto-power-off settings for your receiver, most will let you set it to power off automatically after a period of no activity.In terms of power usage, it doesn't make much difference if the receiver is "off" (standby) or "on" in most cases. If it is a DVR, it needs to be on in order to record your programs even if you aren't watching TV. Even if it is a standard receiver, it can take upwards of 5 minutes (or more!) for the receiver to acquire the signal and download the guide information. This could potentially be a big inconvenience if you have to wait 5-10 minutes after you turn on the receiver before you can start watching TV. Check the auto-power-off settings for your receiver, most will let you set it to power off automatically after a period of no activity.In terms of power usage, it doesn't make much... » Read More If it is a DVR, it needs to be on in order to record your programs even if you aren't watching TV. Even if it is a standard receiver, it can take upwards of 5 minutes (or more!) for the receiver to acquire the signal and download the guide information. This could potentially be a big inconvenience if you have to wait 5-10 minutes after you turn on the receiver before you can start watching TV. Check the auto-power-off settings for your receiver, most will let you set it to power off automatically after a period of no activity.In terms of power usage, it doesn't make much difference if the receiver is "off" (standby) or "on" in most cases. « Show Less
676153
Yes when comes to anything with battery it takes apprx. 2 seconds to start recording.
1779554
The remote power does not have to be on for the camera to continue recording, up to 5 minutes, (as long as the internal battery is charged). Once power is removed, the camera uses its internal battery to continue recording for the duration you choose in the settings, (1, 3, or 5 minutes).
1946179
A few hours unless you have the video going the whole time. The video will drain the battery faster.
1717676
Con Sumer, I wish I could be more help, but this camera was a gift to my wife, and she is Chinese, I do know you are limited to 20 min. for video. As far as the remote view finder not sure on that, or we do not have that option. we only can start the recording by pressing the shoot button on the camera itself.
1268493
Depends on what you are doing. Shooting movies uses the power up faster than still shots. I spend a lot of time looking at the menu and adjusting settings, then experimenting with them. A newly charged battery in my camera shows an average of 255 minutes; over 4 hours. That is excellent compared to other cameras' batteries.
719680
Good evening, the recording time will depend on the amount of memory that you put, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 gigabytes.Recording until memory runs out, the battery does not last long, you should buy a backup.The videos are excellent.
1937884
If the battery is completely empty, it may need a few minutes to get enough of a charge to start recording. It does, however, record normally when hooked up for charging.
719681
The recording depend the battery and you Card Space. In Case the Battery 30 minutes aprox.
1868341
About 2 hours. It may be depend on how do you record. If you want more time, you need to use USB for charging Battery.
1382400
Hi Alexander, the expected recording time would depend on the quality of videos you take. You can record on the highest quality for about 3 hours. Thanks_Mitch
1556842
From the manual, the battery will last for 40 minutes of continuous video under typical conditions and 1 hour 10 minutes max before the camera stops automatically. But, reading further, you'll see something interesting. The manual states that, "Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 29 min 50 sec in 1920 or 1280 mode and approximately 1 hour when shooting in 640 or 320 mode. So, unless you're recording a long, low quality video (doubtful if you're looking at a $350 camera) you'll have slightly less than a 30 min limit. I see no way to override this. There are two reasons for it. 1) There are different tariffs imposed by the WTO for video cameras with HD recording times over 30 minutes, and 2) Some sensors cannot tolerate continuous current for long periods without overheating.
518226
Yes for about 10 to 20 minutes. But we try never to leave it on without power. If you turn off the car it will turn off with it. But you can turn the camera back on with its own power.
930742
A second or so... but it will take a 6 pic burst in like 2 seconds if you set it that way.... I use video mode most of time.