Is this a motion activate or time lapse camera?
1665735
It can do both. I use it mainly in the motion activated mode. But, you can set it up as a plot camera where it'll shoot so many seconds of video each day at a specified time. I own two of these and they've been great cameras for the money.
1236602
You can use the remote to switch the camera on/off, take still pictures or start/stop video recording. There is no time delay picture function.
1690488
I haven't messed with the software that comes with it, but I recommend checking out iSpy. Free, and works very well with these camera handling motion detection and recording.
1549978
It does send an alert when there is motion but doesn't automatically start recording...unless I have NO CLUE. I have to manually go online to hit record. I would like these cameras a lot better if they recorded all the time...otherwise they are great!
969199
There's no time lapse per se. But there's a mini mode. While in this mode the camera drops frames at certain intervals which results in very fast footage. However the the top and bottom part of the video will be blurred creating a special effect which is basically tilt-shift. The latest crop of Panasonic dedicated consumer cams -- in case you are interested -- does have the time lapse function though.
279003
No, the time lapse effect has to be triggered manually, that's to say, to get a sequence of still pictures and replay them in rapid succession.
883710
It has a motion sensor that activate recording as soon the vehicle starts running. I don't use it, because it causes the camera to stop recording while in a red light.
602515
What options does this camera have in regard to recording time (1 minute, 3 minute, 5 minute clips or other?)
2213815
No, just time lapse...overall camera is just okay, it's a hobbyist device at best.
773023
Yes. There is a motion activation setting. Works fairly well. There is also a setting that allows it to "roll over" when the card is full and record over the oldest files.
934512
It is motion activated. It has three settings for sensitivity to choose from - Hi, Med, and Low. Also, it can be set up to take a picture every minute and it will still take a picture in this mode if motion is detected.
379247
It seems like it's starts recording as soon as motion is detected. But it's a video recording, not a snapshot. Hope that helps.
1402789
No it does not. Its recorded automatically to your hard drive if motion is detected.
426099
No this unit doesn't have motion detection and only takes a photo when someone presses the doorbell button or you press a button from inside. I can't recommend it and suggest you find another supplier. This unit has marginal quality, mine had dead pixels, and batteries die too frequently.
2105164
Not really. It is designed as a flexible and good recording/webcam. There is nothing that activates it through motion. It is very good at what it does but I think you may be better served with something designed to a surveillance camera's specific job...
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.
340089
No motion detection on the camera itself. Most dvrs have motion detection recording though.