Video recording limit (10 sec) fix Anyone know if there is a fix or firmware update planned to change the video recording limit? I can believe that the camera stops recording even if you have a empty XD card. Why is it that there is no limit for the low quality video recording but it limits the Hi quality? Video recording limit (10 sec) fix Anyone know if there is a fix or firmware update planned to change the video recording limit? I can believe that the camera stops recording even if you have a... » Read More Video recording limit (10 sec) fix Anyone know if there is a fix or firmware update planned to change the video recording limit? I can believe that the camera stops recording even if you have a empty XD card. Why is it that there is no limit for the low quality video recording but it limits the Hi quality? « Show Less
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well if you go to olympus's website it tells you how to download the firmware update 1.1.your main issue may be that you dont have a 4 gb or larger card, as you need a micro-sd 4 gb or higher.
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Thanks for your reply R. Beilman, but the 790 SW DOES NOT USE Micro-SD. It uses XD cards. And as of now, there are no 4gb XD cards. Only 2gb Max are available.Also, the only available update for this camera at this time is 1 update for the Olympus Master Software which is a program that resides on your computer that is a photo transfer/photo editor/interface for the camera. NOT a firmware update.Here is the link to Olympus' software download page for the 790SW: http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/software_results.asp?id=1314&os;=wQuote: "No software is available at this time." Thanks for your reply R. Beilman, but the 790 SW DOES NOT USE Micro-SD. It uses XD cards. And as of now, there are no 4gb XD cards. Only 2gb Max are available.Also, the only available update for this camera at this time is 1 update for the Olympus Master Software which is a program that resides on your computer that is a photo transfer/photo editor/interface for the camera. NOT a firmware update.Here is the link to Olympus' software download page for the 790SW: http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/software_results.asp?id=1314&os;=wQuote:... » Read More Thanks for your reply R. Beilman, but the 790 SW DOES NOT USE Micro-SD. It uses XD cards. And as of now, there are no 4gb XD cards. Only 2gb Max are available.Also, the only available update for this camera at this time is 1 update for the Olympus Master Software which is a program that resides on your computer that is a photo transfer/photo editor/interface for the camera. NOT a firmware update.Here is the link to Olympus' software download page for the 790SW: http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/software_results.asp?id=1314&os;=wQuote: "No software is available at this time." « Show Less
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According to Fuji's compatible memory card list, SDHC is supported up to 32GB (with Class 6 recommended for HD - 1280x720). One very important note, though, I discovered on their website: "When a movie reaches a size of 4 GB, recording will briefly pause and then resume in a new file". This may or may not be a big deal for you. In HD 3D mode (1280x720@30fps), 4GB is only about 10 minutes of continuous shooting. As long as you break up your recording into small sections, it shouldn't be too much trouble. Oddly, in NON-HD shooting mode the filesize for any video file is 2GB instead of 4. For the money, though, it's hard to beat the features of this camera! According to Fuji's compatible memory card list, SDHC is supported up to 32GB (with Class 6 recommended for HD - 1280x720). One very important note, though, I discovered on their website: "When a movie reaches a size of 4 GB, recording will briefly pause and then resume in a new file". This may or may not be a big deal for you. In HD 3D mode (1280x720@30fps), 4GB is only about 10 minutes of continuous shooting. As long as you break up your recording into small sections, it shouldn't be too much trouble. Oddly, in NON-HD shooting mode the filesize for any video file is 2GB instead... » Read More According to Fuji's compatible memory card list, SDHC is supported up to 32GB (with Class 6 recommended for HD - 1280x720). One very important note, though, I discovered on their website: "When a movie reaches a size of 4 GB, recording will briefly pause and then resume in a new file". This may or may not be a big deal for you. In HD 3D mode (1280x720@30fps), 4GB is only about 10 minutes of continuous shooting. As long as you break up your recording into small sections, it shouldn't be too much trouble. Oddly, in NON-HD shooting mode the filesize for any video file is 2GB instead of 4. For the money, though, it's hard to beat the features of this camera! « Show Less
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I don't know where you found this information, we have this camera and it is not the case. Recorded up to 3 hours non stop without any problems.
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Almost all SD cards over 4 gb will give you a 9 minute video max I found. That's a camera limitation and not the limitation of your SD card. I found that after the 9 minutes, I restart the video and make another 9 minute video. The only tradeoff is I have to edit the video to make the transition from the first to the second video as smooth as possible.
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I just spoke with a representative at Midland. I am using a 64GB card and have not had any problems yet. She told me that if I ever have a problem with the video freezing or being "choppy", try reducing down from a 64GB to a 32GB. This will obviously give you less record time but should solve any problems
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I do not know, but one would think it would stop recording. Nothing in the book so it is just something to test. I use a 32gb card, gets about 90% filled in a month. If there is no event to look back at, I just delete and start over again.
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All recording cameras have a limit on what size memory SD card they can record onto, I suggest checking with manufacturing company. not all models are from same maker are equally either.
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Well SD cards have different classes which effect video. Make sure your card is a class 6 or better. You will see that number on the card. The higher the number better for video. I use a class 10. If you card is OK then yes go to your settings in the software and check frame rates and anything else. The quility should be smooth, I think the highest setting is 30 frames per second. I can set this camera out and get around 8 hours out of battery and still has space on a 32 GB card. If the video is choppy make sure frame rates are set to highest. Hope this helps.
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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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I never noticed a limit. It just let me record and didn't impose anything like a time limit.
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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.
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thank you all for your support, and solve the problem to change the micro sd to bring the camera as this comes with a 4gb memory class 4 and replace with one of class 10 16gb and solved, now the video is 10 minutes during continuous recording of each file, thanks to all but the dealer that i do not solve anything
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I'm using a 32gb microsd (tf) card, to be honest it is very hard to tell because it's a blackbox. When it "fills up" it continuously records, overwriting the earlier videos, so I just have it recording for the last few months without any issues.
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I am sure when you start the video recording mode, it says some where on the screen that the limit is 25 minutes.
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I have been unable to set the unit to automatically overwrite old data when the card is full. The camera will either let me record in a (3/5/10) minute loop, or record continuously until the card is full at which point it stops recording.
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I have a 16GB Class 10 SDHC Memory Card in it. It will record just over three hours of video at the 720p 60 Frames Per Second Setting (3H 3M 30Seconds to be exact). You can get One Hour of non-stop recording on a single battery before it runs out of power. Buy two spare aftermarket batteries here on Amazon for about 8 bucks each, and you'll be able to record for a hour, then swap the battery out to record for hour two, and the same for hour three. When figuring out how much memory is used for recording, the 720p@60 Frames Per Second will use exactly the same amount of memory that 1080p does at 30 Frames Per Second. So recording at HD levels uses about 5.4 Gigabytes per hour. I recommend the Transcend SDHC "Class 10" 16 Gigabyte card, which is currently only Fourteen Dollars on Amazon. You MUST get at least a "CLASS 10" memory card, as you need it's fast recording speed to record HD Video. The comments below about the camera stopping after a few minutes is because they used memory that was too slow, which will cause the camera to stop after a few minutes because it can't write to the memory fast enough. With a Class 10 card, this is a non-issue. This is well documented all over the internet btw, so feel free to confirm that with a google search. :-) The Spare Batteries are $7-8 each.
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The recording is only disabled while playing audio or video from the internal memory. It cant do both at the same time because of how Micro SD cards are configured. There is also an auto record feature that will automatically stop recording and play your video/auido files. Once all activity has ceased for about 45 seconds it will kick back on and it will start recording again. Interesting feature. - Nick at onlineenterprises888 If you have any more questions you can email me directly here in Amazon.