Why does the v959 quad copter with built in camera only take photos no videos .I have tried single depresing the camera button doubble clicking it and hold it down, yet only photos, no video . Help D.C. May better instuctions on video mode would be good !....... MAYBE I'LL HAVE TO RETUN IT BEFORE XMAS ! Why does the v959 quad copter with built in camera only take photos no videos .I have tried single depresing the camera button doubble clicking it and hold it down, yet only photos, no video .... » Read More Why does the v959 quad copter with built in camera only take photos no videos .I have tried single depresing the camera button doubble clicking it and hold it down, yet only photos, no video . Help D.C. May better instuctions on video mode would be good !....... MAYBE I'LL HAVE TO RETUN IT BEFORE XMAS ! « Show Less
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The lower right button on the face of the controller next to the LCD triggers still photos.The button on the upper left corner of the controller (left of the antenna) turns video on or off.
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The one I purchased takes great videos straight out of the box. I have not even tried to take a still yet. I received very minimal instructions with this Quad yet it seems to me, video was the default and if you wanted to take a still, you had to press a button on the controller. I's been a few months now so I may be wrong, but I believe I am correct. Make sure you do not have a "stuck" button!
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The top left button is the video on and off switch. You can test this by power the 959 and transmitter up, turning the quad over and watching the little LED light on the camera as you press the top left button. When you press the button one time the light will change color and stay that way indicating it is taking video. Press it one time again and the light will change indicating it has stopped recording. Note though, in order for a video to work you MUST stop the recording before powering off the quad or the video file will not close properly.
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Your better off returning the copter before Christmas. I returned it twice for various defects. I had brought it to an RC shop and it was verified for defects with the circuit board that affects flight, TX and camera. Your better off not dealing with this company at all.
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I got the same one and it has the same problem it will take still shots but not any video.It might be a big in the software or a wire is loose some where in the camera.
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You can watch one camera. Push up or down once, till it stays on the camera you want. For two cameras, it shouldn't be on quad.
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Ben: I bought this camera for fpv use. It is very similar to others I am using. I have not used it yet...so I have limited feedback currently. Stan
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Sorry I just use for my photography. I have not used my camera for video. I have old Fuji 5 mp that takes the best video of anything I have ever used even new sony. I still use the old xd Fuji.
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You activate the camera by pressing a small button on the bottom of the quadcopter. So yeah, the camera is on once you press that button and there's no way to turn it off unless you press the button. It doesn't take pictures but you can easily take a part of a video and turn it into a photo once you put it on your computer.
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It takes still and video. There is a small slider switch to toggle between the two. It also has audio with video mode , but naturally all you hear is the motor and gear noise while flying
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I did record a video. it also takes pics all from the remote control http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMOoGv_uRpk&feature;=share&list;=UUONkSwAsCH3ZYGvlevS0myw
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Yes comes with everything you need to attach the camera but it doesn't "operate" the camera. You can either turn the camera on when you're ready to fly or use your Wi-Fi remote (If you have a smart phone there is a free app for that) There are two things I want to mention if when you get it it doesn't have the update "B" props on it you can get a free set from Horizon hobbies who are the distributor for this machine (They will send them to you at no charge) The other thing is some GoPro cameras will interfere with the GPS lock on the QX (Doesn't matter what model the camera is, some will some won't. However this is very rare and there's a home made fix for it) My advice to you is before buying this or any other sophisticated flying machine do your homework. Watch videos on YouTube. Check out reviews on the Internet Etc. I don't want to discourage you because I'm very happy with mine. It is beyond a shadow of a doubt the easiest to fly quad I've ever had!
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not sure about the camera however the copter is built wrong much to heavy for operation engine is extremely underpowered
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NO. This camera does not take video. This is a really old model that is over 10 years old. It's a great film camera, but your question implies you want a modern digital camera with video capabilities. This is not that camera.
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It's a video cam, not one for still pics. Simple to operate and you should practice your landings to be sure it stays operational, although mine has taken quite a bit of abuse and still records just fine. The media it uses is the same as the micro SD you'd use in a smart phone.
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There is no camera with the Quadcopter. My quad has blue and black props and it is hard to tell the difference when in the air. I installed red props on the front and it is much easier to tell which direction it is headed.
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The front camera shoots acceptable video. They call it HD but it sure doesn't look HD. The bottom camera is really bad. Looks like less than 1.3MP no matter what they claim. As far as still pictures go, you can snap them but they quality is low. I have an interest in video and photography myself. This unit is a nice starter but consider it to be a learner unit. You WILL crash many times. You WILL break it. The batteries WILL overheat and swell. You WILL have the unit take off and be uncontrollable. But it's relatively inexpensive for a drone so you WILL learn a lot. And for that, it's worth it. The front camera shoots acceptable video. They call it HD but it sure doesn't look HD. The bottom camera is really bad. Looks like less than 1.3MP no matter what they claim. As far as still pictures go, you can snap them but they quality is low. I have an interest in video and photography myself. This unit is a nice starter but consider it to be a learner unit. You WILL crash many times. You WILL break it. The batteries WILL overheat and swell. You WILL have the unit take off and be uncontrollable. But it's relatively inexpensive for a drone so you WILL learn a lot. And for that, it's worth... » Read More The front camera shoots acceptable video. They call it HD but it sure doesn't look HD. The bottom camera is really bad. Looks like less than 1.3MP no matter what they claim. As far as still pictures go, you can snap them but they quality is low. I have an interest in video and photography myself. This unit is a nice starter but consider it to be a learner unit. You WILL crash many times. You WILL break it. The batteries WILL overheat and swell. You WILL have the unit take off and be uncontrollable. But it's relatively inexpensive for a drone so you WILL learn a lot. And for that, it's worth it. « Show Less
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Anthony: I used to have a JVC Everio, the first model out some years back. I loved the size of the thing, and it took great still pics. The only thing I didn't like was the .MOD file extensions for the videos. It was, quite frankly, a pain in the butt trying to deal with the vids. I ended up selling it. I don't know if they corrected that .MOD nonsense, but somehow I don't believe so. Go with the SONY (my opinion). Congrats on the baby :-) Mike
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With this Sony model you cannot take a still photo while shooting video. On some previous models you could. Sony took that feature away on this one - and I was unhappy to find that out (after I bought the camera)
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I'm running OSX on my mac and I've had no real problems with my Aiptek DV5900 so far, except for the videos. D: But I found a quick download solved that problem. I can play the videos on quicktime, I just can't edit them or anything in iMovie, which, sucks, but I can live with it, seeing as I don't really use the video function on my camera anyway except to take funny pet videos. And editing is really not needed in youtube quality things.But as for photos, it still works. I kind of hate how cumbersome iPhoto is and wish it didn't take so long to recognize my camera when I plug it in via the USB port, but at least it recognizes it. Thank God. I'm running OSX on my mac and I've had no real problems with my Aiptek DV5900 so far, except for the videos. D: But I found a quick download solved that problem. I can play the videos on quicktime, I just can't edit them or anything in iMovie, which, sucks, but I can live with it, seeing as I don't really use the video function on my camera anyway except to take funny pet videos. And editing is really not needed in youtube quality things.But as for photos, it still works. I kind of hate how cumbersome iPhoto is and wish it didn't take so long to recognize my camera when I plug... » Read More I'm running OSX on my mac and I've had no real problems with my Aiptek DV5900 so far, except for the videos. D: But I found a quick download solved that problem. I can play the videos on quicktime, I just can't edit them or anything in iMovie, which, sucks, but I can live with it, seeing as I don't really use the video function on my camera anyway except to take funny pet videos. And editing is really not needed in youtube quality things.But as for photos, it still works. I kind of hate how cumbersome iPhoto is and wish it didn't take so long to recognize my camera when I plug it in via the USB port, but at least it recognizes it. Thank God. « Show Less
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it's because the zoom on the video mode fails on this camera after awhile,at least it did on mine.i took prolly 10 videos at concerts and noticed i was able to zoom while recording.then all of the sudden it didn't work anymore.u have to zoom in to where u want it now and can't adjust the zoom once u push record.