Recording Stops after 1 second! Why?? I recieved the Kodak PlaySport as a gift. It was working great, and I only used it to record a Christmas party. Literally like 10 minutes of recording. It's just been sitting on my dresser for a couple of months. When I tried to record something the other day though, it will turn the recording off after 1 second. I don't know why it keeps stopping the recording! I've taken the battery out, switched SD Cards (both completely empty) and it's still not working! I've even gone through all of the settings and switched stuff around, but nothing seems to fix the problem! I'd really like to be able to use my camera. Help! Recording Stops after 1 second! Why?? I recieved the Kodak PlaySport as a gift. It was working great, and I only used it to record a Christmas party. Literally like 10 minutes of recording.... » Read More Recording Stops after 1 second! Why?? I recieved the Kodak PlaySport as a gift. It was working great, and I only used it to record a Christmas party. Literally like 10 minutes of recording. It's just been sitting on my dresser for a couple of months. When I tried to record something the other day though, it will turn the recording off after 1 second. I don't know why it keeps stopping the recording! I've taken the battery out, switched SD Cards (both completely empty) and it's still not working! I've even gone through all of the settings and switched stuff around, but nothing seems to fix the problem! I'd really like to be able to use my camera. Help! « Show Less
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Way to go you rock... I just erased my Kodak zx-3 internal memory and then updated it with latest firmware all in disk utility on my mac mini.Reformatted my sd card in the camera ....Now it is good as new.It was stoping recording after one sec every time I tried to record...Now it is fixed thanks to you my friend..Rock ON!
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Did it power off after five minutes or did it stop recording after 5 minutes? Is your SD card full? I would think the only reason it would stop recording after five minutes would be if your SD card is full. If it is not, I would probably return it.
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Go to this website and follow the directions. It works I had the exact same problem with it recording for 1 second and then stopping. Up date the firmware. http://support.en.kodak.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17501/~/kodak-playsport-video-camera-zx3-firmware---windows-operating-systems/selected/true
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The internal memory in the playsport is very small. You might have a few pictures on there if you used the device before purchasing a memory card for it. It would only be able to hold a few seconds of video. If you're experiencing this issue, then the internal memory is probably already corrupted and you won't be able to recover anything from it anyway. There isn't any critical piece of software stored on the internal memory (at the least the part that you have access to).
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Is there any software on the internal memory that will be erased if I format the drive?
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Had the same thing happen to me and I was able to fix it. Turns out the internal memory had become corrupted. Here's what I did:1. Took out my SD card (in this case my 16 GB class 10)2. Hooked up the playsport to my laptop (windows xp)3. Once the device is recognized a removable drive will appear4. Format the removable drive (FAT)5. Remove USB device within windows6. Detach playsport from laptop and power off (if it doesn't shut off automatically)7. Put in SD card and give it a try!
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this happened to me also and I emailed Kodak customer service. they had me send it in for service and I'm waiting to get it back. I suggest you go to the website and start the process for getting it fixed.
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@Benjamin Augustine: I was having the 1 second recording problem, too. I followed your instructions to reformat the internal memory, and it did the trick. Thank you so much for sharing that!
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@Benjamine Augustine you are a lifesaver! my playsport has been broken for a year and i just found this thread! Thank you thank you thank you.
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@Benjamin Augustine thank you sooooooooo much for helping me fix my camera!! it works now, and if it ever happens in the future I'll be able to fix it. So glad that I didn't have to send it in and get a refurbished camera! Thanks again!
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I actually do not know. Mine records all the time when power applied. I have it set to record for 3 minutes and then start over for another 3 minute clip. Check your settings and the micro chip you installed. Is it still powered up when it stops recording? You could also have a malfunctioning unit.
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Yes we have this too...plus a ticking noise! My husband just noticed it, and was like what the heck? You can actually hear it on the video while playing back if we are recording in absolute silence. When he shuts off the auto focus the ticking noise stops. I would be interested in others with this camcorder to comment on the noise.....I mean is this a defect or something that is just the way the camcorder is?
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You might be trying to use the flash too fast after using it the first or second time. It takes time for the battery powere to build up for each flash. There is definitely a lag time in between using the flash. Don't try to use the flash again with out waiting 15 seconds or so. When you push the shutter button halfway to let the camera focus before taking the picture you should be able to tell if enough battery power has built up for the next flash. I doubt your camera is defective. IOt is just matter of understandimg how it works & using it correctly.
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I'm still getting used to mine, but, yes, you can start recording right away. Just hit the red rec/pause button. Every time you stop a recording (by hitting the black stop button), then hit the rec/pause, it starts a new recorded file. I'm still tinkering with mine and getting used to the fast-forward and rewind functions, but I like it so far. If you haven't downloaded the complete user manual, you should. It'll answer any questions you have about operating the recorder.
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I'm sure answers will vary , one the memory used and the battery, mine records for approx 2 hours , and it make a file at 59 min , then it will automatically begin a new file . I don't know why it does this but it works fine. it does tend to get a little warm when recording for a long period of time.
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The sound records on the videos OK and I can hear it when I upload them to my computer. But the camera itself makes no sounds whatsoever -- no video playback sound, no shutter sound, etc., despite what the camera settings are. It's almost as if its own speaker is not connected / broken.
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When you hit record the first time, it goes into flashing pause mode. Then you hit record again and it records. After that it stays recording until you hit stop. That's not a defective, that just shows you certain settings on the screen before you hit record the second time. Mine has been working great.
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I have the same problem, I can do a one time recording but not a timed recording. According to the instruction manual set up for time recording and set input on/standby switch to standby. What am I doing wrong.
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I tested this function. It recorded one straight shot for 24 1/2 minutes and then stopped recording. It did not automatically start recording a new file but the camera did stay on. Pressing the record button again starts a new recording file.
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DO you have other cameras and are they operating alright? Naturally check all the connections both at the camera and the recorder. Also look for any nicks or cuts at the exposed wires. I experienced a problem once when all the cameras stopped working and it turned out it was the power adapter that went out. I replaced this item and it worked just fine after that. This is a good camera for the money. I have two of these and they have been working for just over a year. I'm even thinking of replacing the other two cameras with one of these so please let me know how this turns out. Good luck
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I bought two of these cameras and they recorded in 5 minute intervals. In other words, they recorded five minutes, closed the file, and continued with another file. I tried different SD cards to see if that was the cause. I tried 16 Gb and 4 GB cards to see if the card mattered. I preferred a camera that would record a file continuously, so I did not investigate further.
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We have had the same problem , my son was interested in the instant camera so we have bought 2 different cameras on line and have bought film at the camera store as well as Amazon, it's still the same. Maybe the cameras are too old or the film is just not manufactured right.
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Hello, Recording is rather simple with this machine. Once turned on , press record, let it initialize, press record,,again. You have to hit the stop button twice for it to stop recording. to play back hit play. Your recording should play back. I have several of these recorders and one does not playback through the recorder only through the computer. I had no problem getting the company to send a replacement.
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I don't know, James, because we sent the camera back! Something that only records for 10 seconds when it activates was not what we needed. We got a netcam instead! Goggling the camera model doesn't turn up anything?
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You start and stop recording by pushing the record button. There is no 'pause' option that I'm aware of. The camera reacts quickly, so I'm not sure a pause option, at this level would prove to be of much use.
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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.