How long does the battery last without charging? Can it last a full day of intermittent recording?
794326
It depends on what a full day is. My battery only last a couple hours of non-constant shooting.
794327
battery lasts about 45 minutes recording video, longer if not recording or taking pictures. As for a full day of intermittent recording, no it cant last that long.
794328
from my current experience of just a couple of outings the power only lasts for around an hour or so without some form of recharge.
794329
I used the camera on video setting for a full day of mountain biking with intermittent recording and no issue. As long as you don't spend a lot of time reviewing video and then recording some more the battery charge should last several hours without a problem.
1608652
With a full battery charge, you can film up to three hours (180 minutes) using the battery that comes with the camera. I have recorded well over 2 hours of footage at one time, and still had battery charge left. If you're not going to use the camera for awhile, charge the battery and then take it out of the camera for storage - this will reduce the amount of time you will have to recharge the next time you use it. I've never bought replacement batteries, since I've never needed more than 3 hours of battery life. The last time I looked at them, there were two options - a lower capacity battery (60 minutes, I think) that was about $20, and a 180 minute battery that was about $45-50. I would suggest buying the Samsung brand batteries, as I've heard that other brands do not work with this camera. Supposedly Samsung has something in the firmware that will recognize an off-brand battery and refuse to use it. I have not tested this, so I don't know if it's true.
1548928
We found we wanted to charge each night on vacation (100-150 pics per day plus 5-10 min of video). It still showed a charge at end of day, but we forgot to charge one night and the next day it died after a few hours of use. It was kept on much of the day ready to shoot... At home, it lasted a few weeks on a charge of just shooting pics a little each day when kids were swimming.
1435253
I plug the camera in before the occasion. Sometimes an hour or two, sometimes overnight. The battery has held out just fine each time I have used it if it is charged, but I've yet to use it for an all day event so I can't say how long it lasts. It certainly doesn't deplete quickly if that's a concern. I have not timed the charging process, but a couple of hours is sufficient to return to full capacity from near zero.
1382402
Alex,Let me just say that I have recorded very long sessions while turning it on and off repeatedly and never really though, "oh this battery life stinks!" It's simply amazing. Also, I purchsed the 64GB card for it. Basically, I have TONS of movies i have recorded since purchasing it over 2 years ago and STILL haven't pulled them off the card. Good luck.... Case
1918642
No. It last only an hour or one and half an hour of continued recording. At six months of recharging batteries, this time is reduced to 15 minutes or less. After 9 or 12 months of use, no charge. Good video with sound.
1458165
What will really drain the battery is zooming in and out a lot during video. But if you just video recording without using the zoom a lot, it will last quite a bit.
464716
Have used it for mostly video and the charge would last several days. Didn't have any problems with battery.
1488544
It is some type of rechargeable non-replaceable battery, I really do not know what type it is. I just plug it into a USB charger with an AC adapter (i.e. cell phone charger) to charge it. The battery lasts for about 10 hours of AM recording on one charge.
500037
Hey a big Maxe battery and some other options also available that last around 3 to 4 hours, but take a good long time to charge too. Also try the Atomos Recorder which works as a monitor cum external recorder if you have the budgets. Great combination with a 5D Mark III with the full HDMI out.
2225
The battery on mine lasts around 90-110 minutes using the HD video. Make sure you get a bigger sd card if you plan on using HD video. I have mine mounted on my bicycle handle. I wouldn't recommend operating it while riding, there's a delay in the power on and off. It does have audio cues but probably not loud enough to hear riding. If you don't mind turning on and off while stopped it's a great camera for the price just has a few little quirks. When you first turn it on and start recording wait a minute then look at the light to make sure it's still recording - sometimes when it first starts it only records for a few seconds then shuts off. The battery on mine lasts around 90-110 minutes using the HD video. Make sure you get a bigger sd card if you plan on using HD video. I have mine mounted on my bicycle handle. I wouldn't recommend operating it while riding, there's a delay in the power on and off. It does have audio cues but probably not loud enough to hear riding. If you don't mind turning on and off while stopped it's a great camera for the price just has a few little quirks. When you first turn it on and start recording wait a minute then look at the light to make sure it's still recording - sometimes when it first... » Read More The battery on mine lasts around 90-110 minutes using the HD video. Make sure you get a bigger sd card if you plan on using HD video. I have mine mounted on my bicycle handle. I wouldn't recommend operating it while riding, there's a delay in the power on and off. It does have audio cues but probably not loud enough to hear riding. If you don't mind turning on and off while stopped it's a great camera for the price just has a few little quirks. When you first turn it on and start recording wait a minute then look at the light to make sure it's still recording - sometimes when it first starts it only records for a few seconds then shuts off. « Show Less
858701
Easily a day, maybe 2. Video will kill the battery. It also depends on how long you look at the pics on the back of the camera.
176505
I don't have to charge it too often. It lasts me the whole day, and my lectures are 2 hours long each. So it holds a really good charge. Just make sure to charge it once you use it that day, or every other day. You know when it is fully charged when you plug it into your laptop and the light stops flashing. I charge mine each day I use it but I could even go every other day. It's a great recorder!
1305973
It's the battery only. My experience has been that is will last you about an hour and a half if you record video that entire time-frame.
1888722
Battery can last two months, depends on recording times. The recording is timeless, as you could record once per day, or once per second
913859
The answer to this question depends on the type of batteries you use. I use standard batteries, nothing fancy and if you record and play on this recorder for several hours a day for a week, (14 hours) it soon loses the charge.
1022415
The battery last about 2.5-3 hours per charge. It uses an internal, rechargeable battery that's recharged with the provided cable through your USB port or charger. I'm very happy with this camera. I used it this past January on a 100 mile snowmobile trip thru the woods and frozen lakes. I just had it clipped to the outside of my parka without its protective case hoping that it would work. At times I was doing over 80 mph. It worked beautifully and caught video for me that was unbelievable. Obviously, you won't get video or audio that's comparable to a high end video/camera, but it does a great job for the incredibly low price. Add to the fact you get everything you need with it and you can't go wrong. It's a great product for its price! Regards, Joe