Is there a way in the settings to have the camera record one large file rather than splitting up long recording sessions into multiple 12.5 min clips?
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I have been recording up to 2 hours per recording on my 500V with out changing the settings. I did not know there was a limit as on my old 550V, I would record all night for up the 9 hours in one file as well.
1288428
There are different settings. I have mine set on 90 seconds, the maximum. After the 90 seconds if there is still motion another 90 seconds is recorded. It takes a minimal video program to splice them all together if need be.
558721
Yes, this camera loops the video recording so that if the memory card is full, the oldest video is deleted and overwritten. I like that it saves the video in 2-minute segments (although there might be an option to make it longer than that). Larger video segments take longer to download or open in a video editor.Also, if something happens and you want to prevent that 2-minute segment from being deleted, there is a 'lock' button which will prevent that segment from being deleted.
2247554
I haven't tried it, but I expect it to be one long scene. Though I don't see why that'd be a problem as you'll be using iMovie to start and stop the recording - so you have control, just not from the camera.
860596
Sorry, this won't be the complete answer because I actually haven't used this camera much, but I can at least tell you that you'll more than likely be limited by storage capacity for the 1000fps. I routinely fill up my 32gb (it might be 64) card with several 1-2 minute clips. You really have to re-encode them to get the file size down while still maintaining quality image (google handbrake - fairly easy, powerful, and free!). The 480 can easily do much longer (5, 10+? Minutes), but again I haven't used it much. Sorry again it's not as detailed as you're looking for, hopefully it helps some. Good luck! Sorry, this won't be the complete answer because I actually haven't used this camera much, but I can at least tell you that you'll more than likely be limited by storage capacity for the 1000fps. I routinely fill up my 32gb (it might be 64) card with several 1-2 minute clips. You really have to re-encode them to get the file size down while still maintaining quality image (google handbrake - fairly easy, powerful, and free!). The 480 can easily do much longer (5, 10+? Minutes), but again I haven't used it much. Sorry again it's not as detailed as you're looking for, hopefully it helps some.... » Read More Sorry, this won't be the complete answer because I actually haven't used this camera much, but I can at least tell you that you'll more than likely be limited by storage capacity for the 1000fps. I routinely fill up my 32gb (it might be 64) card with several 1-2 minute clips. You really have to re-encode them to get the file size down while still maintaining quality image (google handbrake - fairly easy, powerful, and free!). The 480 can easily do much longer (5, 10+? Minutes), but again I haven't used it much. Sorry again it's not as detailed as you're looking for, hopefully it helps some. Good luck! « Show Less
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Ive only recorded about 10 minutes straight. I would assume you can record as long as you want if you have the space on the SD card.
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I have run my pen down twice, and it has recorded 88 minutes of video both times, and it automatically broke the recording into about 4 clips, for a total size of 3.92GB each time :)
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Hello! If you are talking about the 'loop recording' setting, from the menu, I can help you. The options I have when choosing 'loop recording' are off, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. I do not have 5 minutes displayed there. If you choose off, the camera will record a video file until the memory from the micro sd card will be filled, then stop. For the other 3 options, it will record video files of 1, 2, or 3 minutes duration and when the memory is full it automatically erases the oldest video file on the memory card, so you don't have to erase anything manually in order to be able to record more, once the memory is full. I hope this was helpful. Hori. Hello! If you are talking about the 'loop recording' setting, from the menu, I can help you. The options I have when choosing 'loop recording' are off, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. I do not have 5 minutes displayed there. If you choose off, the camera will record a video file until the memory from the micro sd card will be filled, then stop. For the other 3 options, it will record video files of 1, 2, or 3 minutes duration and when the memory is full it automatically erases the oldest video file on the memory card, so you don't have to erase anything manually in order to be able to... » Read More Hello! If you are talking about the 'loop recording' setting, from the menu, I can help you. The options I have when choosing 'loop recording' are off, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. I do not have 5 minutes displayed there. If you choose off, the camera will record a video file until the memory from the micro sd card will be filled, then stop. For the other 3 options, it will record video files of 1, 2, or 3 minutes duration and when the memory is full it automatically erases the oldest video file on the memory card, so you don't have to erase anything manually in order to be able to record more, once the memory is full. I hope this was helpful. Hori. « Show Less
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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.
526533
You need to play with the settings for video. It seems like you have the lapse feature on, which records in chunks as small as 1 minute; you can disable that and record without interruptions. The screen will automatically disable after 3 minutes of recording.
2218069
I'm sure answers will vary , one the memory used and the battery, mine records for approx 2 hours , and it make a file at 59 min , then it will automatically begin a new file . I don't know why it does this but it works fine. it does tend to get a little warm when recording for a long period of time.
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The thing is, you may not want long clips anyway. Multiple short clips is not a problem. So starting and stopping solves the problem. If you really need continuous recording, you probably will be better of with an old stationary camcorder anyway.
922089
There are two recording session lengths 5 Min and 10 min. Default is 5 Min. So after the first 5 minute session it will close that file (#1) and start a new session file and close it after 5 minutes (#2 file) and so on. When 32 GB is reached -which is after about 9.5 hours- the camera will go back and write over the # 1 file, then #2 etc. So you can look back up to about 9.5 hours..
790856
Not to record, no. Unless I missed it somewhere. You get a new file whenever you start and stop recording.
1319232
Unfortunately I'm having the same issue. It continually records but it breaks as a 2 minutes video clips. I just got this cam not too long ago so I will have to figure out how to fix this problem and I'll let you know.
790855
Yes, but new file created each time. Pause left on too long camera goes off.
1087621
I donot know, With 500 gigs and 4 cameras set to highest definition I get about 2 weeks recording before it records on top of the older recording. You can set to motion detect which will greatly increase record days.