Is MP4 recording time limited to 30 minutes per clip? Can it shoot continuously for 3 or 4 hours?
1085834
I'm sorry I can't answer your questions I returned it after 2 days I just couldn't get used to the form factor of the camera if you go on YouTube they have any reviews it will have your answers
1085835
Your main limitation is going to be power. I have shot over an hour continuously while plugged in with an optional AC adapter. Have not shot 3-4 hours continuously yet but I don't see that as being a problem when plugged in.
1085836
No. There's no time limit. The limitation is memory card size, file size, and battery life.
842421
You can, but you'll need a lot of space. With 32 GB recording at the highest video quality, you can record around 9-10 hours. But I think that the camera will stop recording after around 2.5 hours because that's what happened to mine the one time I actually was recording that long. Otherwise, I usually record around 40-60 minutes, and the camera always stays on during that time.
273767
If there's a limitation on recording time with this camcorder, I think it would only be limited by the amount of time that can be recorded on the SD card. I let mine run for an hour and a half recently and the only reason it stopped was because I turned it off.
40456
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.
318943
It depends on the size of the SD card you put in. I use an 8 gig SD card and the highest quality video setting i.e 1080p and I have recorded over 2 hours but never checked for the maximum.
1142175
There is a six hour mode, but you lose quality at that level. I prefer to record at no more than three hours for videos I plan to keep and replay more than once.
176809
Yes, that is one of the main reasons I bought this camera. I use the MP4 format since you can records for long periods of time, provided your not in a hot place, the camera will shut off if it gets to hot. With a Class 10 16 Gb sd card I can record up to 5 1/2 hrs, 1 hour and 45 minutes on 1 full batter charge using the Sony Infolithium. Hope that answers your question.I uploaded some youtube videos using this camera, quality ia great. Thesound is great if you dont have a lot of base in the background.
1056525
30 seconds to a minute I believe. But it will keep recording If the motion continues. Also, the way it files all the videos, each clip, makes it really easy to sift thru
2226101
I am using a 16 gb card and get about 4 hours of video before it starts recording over again. I would imagine a 32 gb card would give you almost 8 hours. I am recording at 1080 30fps. I haven't tried other resolutions but you should expect a bit longer record time even at higher fps.
1742566
Hi, If the function of the loop Ricording is OFF then it shoots one long scene until the memory card runs out. If the card is small (say 4 G'gh) which is enough for about 36 minutes. The more Memory, this card will record over more time. (Up to 32/64 GHz). Thank you :)
1428281
29 minutes per clip. The reason is that there is a European Union rule that a device which can record 30 minutes or longer continuous video is considered a video recorder and a special tariff of up to 12% is assessed.
1989467
Adding to what Chris said, the maximum clip size is 5 minutes. That is what I have mine set to.
577746
There are two answers to this question. If the camera is on recording with not stops it will get about 120 min if you are inserting shots that will decrease the time. My last shoot I recorded 100 with still some left over. Most shoots though I shoot with 3 cameras the 150 and two smaller HD JVC's so I leave them all on to keep the audio in syncronization with all three to stack edit. Maine audio is fed to the 150 using wireless mics
631815
According to the manual, "The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically." This is probably to allow use of video from this camera with older DOS FAT-16 and FAT-32 file size limitations.
2103227
If you choose to record in manual mode, it can record for more than 70 min. ( Tested ). But if you choose to record in motion detect it only records "clips" of 5 or 10 seconds !! ( or snapshoots). In my opinion is very bad those options!!
1742565
Hi,If the function of the loop Ricording is OFF then it shoots one long scene until the memory card runs out.If the card is small (say 4 G'gh) which is enough for about 36 minutes. The more Memory, this card will record over more time. (Up to 32/64 GHz). Thank you :)
375774
Well the longest I have recorded without stopping is 5 minutes, but I'm not sure of the time. Check there main website for specs. I love this camera and its worth buying. Make sure you get an external battery.