how log does this battery last on continuing recording bases
1043328
" After a full charge, the battery lasts for maximum half an hour which is insufficient. It should last for at least one to one and half hour."
1043329
Great timing with your question. I bought one of these a little while ago and went to use it for only the second time this past weekend.....(I use it as a back up when my main battery is depleted).....the first use was brief, as I only needed a few minutes battery time. This weekend, the battery was fully depleted in a matter of minutes (no more than 5 min) and on subsequent recharges, continues to work just as poorly. I am very disappointed. Don't know if this is the norm or not, but if it is, buyer beware.....
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.
1475057
Tachyon: Since the upgraded to Full-HD 1080p, the built-in battery records about 2.5 hours. When plug to the 12V or USB outlet, the camera is able to charge while recording, and has improved to auto-start and stop recording at ignition and shutdown.
1333168
For continuos recording ( start to finish approximately-3 hours/ randonm pictures and videos, the battery could last up to 6 hours.
2058841
I've been using both batteries consistently since I've bought them. The readout on the screen will initially say over 9 hours but I record in 1080p and get 26 actual seconds for every minute it says I have. Both batteries in real world testing, about 4 hours 30 minutes of actual use.
1560617
It does record max/min values, but it shuts off after twenty minutes. You can diasble the auto shut off, but I dont know how long the batteries will last.
1288373
I have no issues with this battery. I run my laptop for hours at a time typically, so I keep it plugged in. If you were to run as little as possible, I'd say it would probably last an hour or two.
1408116
1:52 on a full charge but it automatically goes into battery-saving mode when not recording or if LCD screen is closed and not turned off. Mine has lasted for a whole day touring Europe but I carry a back-up just in case.
165243
In my experience, the battery lasts only about 5 hours... so if you need to record 8 hours, buy 2 of them and swap them out after 4 to 5 hours. Note it should automatically create a new WAV file about every 2 hours. It also won't record while it's plugged into a USB port, so you can't charge it and record at the same time. :(
2121206
Specs say battery is good for 250 hours. The key is remembering to switch it OFF after the job. If it is left on in your bag for weeks on end, then it will drain the battery. Otherwise it will be a very long time between battery changes, as mics use almost no power at all compared to electronic devices.
633708
It lasts a very long time! I fully charged overnight before first using it, and it kept a charge for well over 1 month. Used it 5-10 times for about 35minutes total recording time, before I recharged it.
74799
It depends on your settings. If you have motion activated and long record times it will be shorter. I get 12-18 months on a set. Also I buy the batteries in bulk and they are surprisingly cheap. Never buy them retail. They have very long storage life.
1555829
well to me it was ok the battery lasted about 3-4hrs, don't kno if it was becaues I was recording for those hrs so but I was told battery life last up to 5-6 hr
1688822
As long as you have power going to it , it will record. Battery life is 1-2 hour the most.
2036776
The battery should last about 3 hours, That is if you don't keep it on for long periods at a time. I film about 15 min at a time and get right at 3 hours out of it.
965192
I use this battery as the backup power source on a cabin alarm system. I generally change it out once a year just for security reasons although in the past they have stayed in place for over two years and still functioned fine when tested. I realize there is not a continual drain on the battery for what I am using it.
1817708
I've never timed it, but I went for an extended horseback ride with friends, shooting video every few minutes, for sometimes a few minutes at a time, and never ran down the battery. Did probably a dozen little vids, and still pics, too. I've never run out of battery, but after I've used the camera quite a bit, I put it in the nifty wall charger, so that I don't get out there and find a dead battery. Hate that! Love my camera!