Do you have to take the ase off to start taking a video or take a picture?
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No, with the case you can start/stop video or take a pic. To turn on/off the cam you do have to take the case.
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No, there are two buttons on the side. One to start and stop the video and one to take pictures. There is a light on top that lets you know when you are recording.
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No you can operate both picture and video buttons through the extensions on the outside of the case. Once you turn it on and close the case, youre good to go
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The case allows for the camera to be operated with out having to remove it. There are two buttons, that operate either the camera (still pictures) or the video on/off once its placed into the case. Great value and works perfectly with or without the case.
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No, there are buttons on the outside of the case. You can use it both ways, with or without the case. Hope that helps.
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yes. after you start the recording, you press and hold the record button. this will turn off the screen. But once you turn off the screen, you cannot stop recording until you turn the screen back on. to turn the screen back on, you hold the record button down again
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The camera has a start/stop button on the right side. This button will toggle on or off the recording process at just about any time. There is a remote that will start/stop/zoom the camera. There is also a smart phone app - (both apple and android) that will do the same function as the remote. You can also buy an accessory to turn the camera into a Wi-Fi hotspot. To get the most from this camera, I suggest you also purchase a copy of a movie editor software such as Adobe Premier Elements 12 so you can edit and combine movie clips (plus photos) on a timeline and create movies plus a soundtrack. The camera has a start/stop button on the right side. This button will toggle on or off the recording process at just about any time. There is a remote that will start/stop/zoom the camera. There is also a smart phone app - (both apple and android) that will do the same function as the remote. You can also buy an accessory to turn the camera into a Wi-Fi hotspot. To get the most from this camera, I suggest you also purchase a copy of a movie editor software such as Adobe Premier Elements 12 so you can edit and combine movie clips (plus photos) on a timeline and create movies plus a soundtrack.
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I like to use my video software for this while using my desktop. You can capture any frame you like with this method. I find pressing the shutter button makes me move my camera a little while recording video and I don't that.
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A note on the manual video functionality - The camera only has full manual exposure lockdown when the mode dial is set to Video and the shooting mode is set to M in the video menu. If you are in any of the other positions of the mode dial and press the red video button to start a video recording, the camera will automatically set ISO to AUTO, effectively disabling manual exposure for video recording, even if you have the camera set to full manual everything, including ISO.
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Once you turn the unit on with the remote, you can either select, take a picture or run video. Not sure on the other question since it is hard to use the menu but I am not real good on electronics.Important note. I captured a Bigfoot on mine at 60 yards but the camera made it look much further away. Not happy with that! Jay Stewart
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No. You cannot use the remote control to power on or off the camera, only to start or stop recording, or take a picture.
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no...once you stop the video, that video is over. You will start a new video when you begin to record again. Also, don't talk while taking the video, unless you want YOUR voice to be heard.
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There is an on-off button on top of the pen, press it to turn on the camera pen. The next step is to distinguish a single shot from a continuous video. 1. If you press the button about 3 to 5 seconds, a light will turn on. If you want to turn it off, you press the button about 3 to 5 seconds. 2. To take photo. Make sure the light is on. Press the button on the top of the pen one time. The light will flash one time indicating that you took one picture. 3. Video Record. When the light is on, press the button about 3 seconds. The light will start to flash indicating that you are recording. To end the video, press the button one time.
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No. The remote is not the only way to start and stop recording. The remote does not have a way to know whether the camera has been started manually. The remote does have tactile feedback when you press the start-stop button, and the LED flashes once with each press.
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I did not use any menus. Try this...Turn the camera offAttach the device using the cableImportant: Extend the antennae on the remote (I've had it not work right beside the camera until I pull out the antennae)Do a test with the piece attached to the camera. Hit the button on the front, if it takes a picture you know its connected OK.Then test from the remote.Hope this helps.
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ABSOLUTELY! Put the camera in total manual mode and make all your own settings. If you are going to do moon shots you should you the timer to release the shutter so you don't move the camera--alternative being to use remote control with the PlayMemories app.
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The camera is a wonderful camera. So whether you deactivate touch screen or not, you'll still get great shots! I really don't use the touch screen on this one because you have a buttons you can use. I think Ice used the touch about 3 times so far because used to my old led screens being untouchable! Lol :0) hopes this helps!
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Yes, you can disable and enable it. It is a great camera, esp for close ups because of the light.
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yes, there are separate controles for camera and video. and yes, while videoing, you can snap photos
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The camera is independent from the transmitter and the on/off procedure is awkward and primitive. The camera is activated manually by a tiny button (push once) on the side of the quad.. The button (pushed again) turns the camera off. It's video only. No still photos.
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Battery here is not impressive, at least in comparison with my old Lumix LX-3. Turn camera off when not shooting should become a good habit. Also, there is no pause for video shooting and bno ability to get snapshots while playing.