Can it record all video (time lapse) or just when you get motion?
247231
It records all video or just motion. Your choice. When recording all video it will make the motion detected parts turn red in the timeline. The normal video timeline is green. Red equals "alarm" (motion) in the timeline.
247232
You can choose either option. I am currently doing all video, time lapse, all channels. I just have it e-mail me when it detects motion (some channels I have motion detection scheduled only for certain times and certain areas). It's pretty versatile.
247233
All the time. On hi-res with full time recording on all channels, it will record/store over a week straight before it overwrites.
2021555
No, you need software to record. Good software really is key to recording and motion detection, especially on these cheaper model cameras.
1242863
Yes. I've got mine to record 100% of the time, but also make a log in the system when there is motion. You can also pick which portion of the monitor to record the motion on, so you can block out trees and such so there are fewer false reports.
515180
It records on your computer or with the SD card. It is motion and sound activated. I use the SD card. It is an excellent buy,
1178411
From my experience, it will record the previous 10 seconds before the motion and the 10 seconds after the motion. If motion is still detected by the camera during the recording time, it will just continue to record until the motion stops and of course the 10 seconds after the motion stops.
1056524
you can set these up for recording at pre set times or from motion. On motion you can set 5, 10, 15, and 30 second recording times
69974
Although I love this camcorder, I have found nothing that would suggest that it can do time lapse. I have not had it very long, but I have not read or seen anything that would suggest it does have that capability.
1149292
You can't do this simultaneously, but once the video is recorded, you can capture individual frames of it as individual pictures - all in the camera with no other software needed.
1430913
Yes, it can record when there is motion. The preferable way to do this is through third party software. Blue Iris for PCs and Evocam for Macs are video security programs designed to do this and more. They provide a better interface to your camera(s) than using the onboard software and a web browser. They will write the video where ever you wish including dropbox.
1276912
When you set the motion mode in the menu it is very sensitive to any motion, whether it is a movement of the car/camera or just something passing in front of it. As long as it has power it will record approximately 1 minute segments every time it detects motion.
944230
Not sure exactly. There is a phone app in general. And I thought there was a feature that you could set it to auto record for 15-30 seconds after motion was detected.
1284007
Yes - it has motion detection in the sense that it starts recording when motion is detected. It doesn't just continuously record...it only records when it detects motion
556393
Yes, you can use it with different software enabling it to do anything. It will also record 24/7 with the original software. Be advised you will always see a light on, green during the day and many red ones during the night. Additionally, you can have it always on; but only recording for motion or alarm (external trigger) to conserve storage space.
1911810
It actually doesn't record unless you set it to record. it takes pictures everytime it detects motion....car passing, people, animals, wind blowing the tree branches, etc.
658659
No, it is motion recording. You can set motion zone on the camera. Once motion detected it starts record, also includes 5 sec. before motion. It keeps last 7 days motion video. Hope it helps.
858006
I don't know how it does it but, the camera records video clips perfectly when motion is detected. It records you just enough before and after motion is detected to give you exactly what you need to see. You will have to adjust sensitivity to tweak the camera based upon your installation location, very easy. I absolutely LOVE this product!!!
1250422
You can set this camera to record a short video clip when it detects motion using the Foscam IP Camera Tool program. The problem is you have to keep the window open in IE all the time or it won't record. I use Blue Iris software to manage my video cameras and much prefer that to the IP Camera Tool.