Can the camera charge via an outlet cord if so can one record while it is charging?
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Hi Whitedove, Sony HDRPJ275 Camcorder can record while the battery is charging. -Vincent
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The camera came with the AC Adaptor and the direction say to insert the battery pack and connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord to the camcorder and the wall outlet. The camera can also be charge using a computer.
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Yes, and it charges while in the camera and connected to a 120 outlet with a rather short, little cord.
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Unfortunately video recording cannot be performed while plugged into an AC/USB charger. There is very little info in the owner's manual and it has no info about recording while being charged. I've tried to record while having it plugged into the charger with no success (The On/Off and Mode buttons doesn't respond). But you can use it as a PC webcam and using a third party video capture software; you can video record in that way with only a VGA resolution of 640×480 pixels.
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Yes. You leave the battery in the camera to charge it. You can either plug it into your computer or wall outlet. I've found that it holds a decent charge, and doesn't take more than about 1-1/2 to 2 hours to recharge. My initial charge may have been closer to 3 hours.
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No, it can only be charged outside the camera with a separate charge. I utilize an additional battery to be prepared to utilize camera at all times.
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the camera will record while charging. I've used it to make a timelapse for several hours, recording (well taking pictures every 5 seconds) with the adapter plugged in, as the camera only has an autonomy of about two hours. The battery is internal and cannot be removed or replaced.
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Yes, but if you're planning to use it as a dash-cam, you have to physically turn it on every time you start your car. it can be charged by any standard 5v usb port. It can film while charging.
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I can charge my XZ-1 because the camera itself has that circuitry. I think it depends on whether or not the camera, not the cord, supports usb charging.
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You have to charge the battery while it is in the camera; the cord to do so comes with the camera. It would be nice if it had an external charger, so that you could swap out and charge batteries while you use the camera elsewhere, but it doesn't.
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Yes. However, the adapter is only for charging...you cannot use the this camera while the AC adapter is plugged in (this isn't much of an issue, considering the battery charge lasts pretty good).
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it does require outlet power but it can run off of battery - but there is no other sign of a camera
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No- while it's true the charging process is done with the whole camera plugged in, you CAN USE THE CAMCORDER using AC- the charging will be suspended for the time you record, and resume once you turn off the camera again.
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It will record while plugged in however I have found it will only work if the camera is recording before it is plugged in.
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I have never had a reason to try to record when charging. Short answer is "I don't know". I could be wrong, but I don't think it will. But then again I have had no reason to try it.
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Yes, it can be charged through a hookup with the USB port. The cord is included in the package with the camera. It also comes with an adapter that can be attached to the USB cord for charging the camera from a regular electrical socket.
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can i charge directly from the camcorder to electrical outlet ?i thought that when i bought the battery charger,that it would come with a cord so i could charge directly to a electrical outlet.but i was under the impression that the kit that i bought had that connector.I was not shown this kit that you are displaying now,i was not given an option at the time i was looking for this latest KIT.now what will that attachment cost me if i still want that part?