Can you use other memory cards in the Flip so I can record more than one hour? No reviews have discussed what to do if you're filming more than an hour's worth of video. The flip seems perfect except that the only way to get the pictures is to take a break from filming and download them onto your computer? Is this just the drawback of the camera, or am I missing an option? What if you're going on vacation without a laptop? Thanks! Can you use other memory cards in the Flip so I can record more than one hour? No reviews have discussed what to do if you're filming more than an hour's worth of video. The flip seems... » Read More Can you use other memory cards in the Flip so I can record more than one hour? No reviews have discussed what to do if you're filming more than an hour's worth of video. The flip seems perfect except that the only way to get the pictures is to take a break from filming and download them onto your computer? Is this just the drawback of the camera, or am I missing an option? What if you're going on vacation without a laptop? Thanks! « Show Less
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I guess that's just the drawback of the camera. If you don't have a possibility to download the video from the Flip Cam, you can't record anything new.
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No it doesn't. It's a very very simple camcorder that gives you 60 mins and once it's up, you'll have to either stop recording or load it onto a computer.
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NO time lapse and it can record up to 29 minutes per clip, but 29 is NOT the total limit for taking videos. Once you're done with the first 29 minutes, you can just start another one. I did 50 minutes of video yesterday without issues.
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So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD. Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute movie I edited together from our July 4th party, I would have to spend $120! There's got to be a better way. Any suggestions?
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I think one minute and 59 seconds is the maximum recording time on one setting. The car cam then goes on to record another 1:59 and on and onuntil the micro card is full. I would prefer to have it record continuously until the card is full but I can't figure out how to do it. There is a menusetting where you can theoretically record continuously for longer periods but it doesn't seem to work. Best to go scroll through the menu items and play around with the settings. Have you sent an emailto the distributor? Might be a good idea to ask. The instruction manual is OK but doesn't have enoughinformation. I think one minute and 59 seconds is the maximum recording time on one setting. The car cam then goes on to record another 1:59 and on and onuntil the micro card is full. I would prefer to have it record continuously until the card is full but I can't figure out how to do it. There is a menusetting where you can theoretically record continuously for longer periods but it doesn't seem to work. Best to go scroll through the menu items and play around with the settings. Have you sent an emailto the distributor? Might be a good idea to ask. The instruction manual... » Read More I think one minute and 59 seconds is the maximum recording time on one setting. The car cam then goes on to record another 1:59 and on and onuntil the micro card is full. I would prefer to have it record continuously until the card is full but I can't figure out how to do it. There is a menusetting where you can theoretically record continuously for longer periods but it doesn't seem to work. Best to go scroll through the menu items and play around with the settings. Have you sent an emailto the distributor? Might be a good idea to ask. The instruction manual is OK but doesn't have enoughinformation. « Show Less
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So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD.Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute movie I edited together from our July 4th party, I would have to spend $120! There's got to be a better way. Any suggestions? So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD.Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute... » Read More So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD.Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute movie I edited together from our July 4th party, I would have to spend $120! There's got to be a better way. Any suggestions? « Show Less
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If your camera uses SD cards and can handle that size of memory card. I am using this one in my Sony and it works great. I am planning on getting another one. Can't remember for sure how many hours of videos I got on it.
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Regarding your question: Can the end user save specific video? No ....however, I purchased a second 32GB card to swap when an event is recorded that I want to keep & upload the specific video to my PC. I keep the spare in my car so that I can swap cards at my next stop following an event. Just remember, let you camera power-down before you remove the card if you decide to use this solution. Hope this helps you !!
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I personally only use it to record for about 4 hours a day so I believe you can get about 12 hours of video on a 32 gb card and then it will record over automatically...You don't have to erase anything..
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I bought a Kingston 32 GB card (http://amzn.to/1PmTjCD) and it works great. At 1080p (highest quality on the cam) in my tests, I found each minute of video eats up roughly 100 MB of storage. So a 32 GB card should hold about 5 hours of footage before it starts to reclaim space.
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Hi,If the function of the loop Ricording is OFF then it shoots one long scene until the memory card runs out.If the card is small (say 4 G'gh) which is enough for about 36 minutes. The more Memory, this card will record over more time. (Up to 32/64 GHz). Thank you :)
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As far as I know you can Record as Long as your harddisk or card has enough space.I did an underwater shoot, about 1,5h as One shoot. I always keep it recording the whole dive.
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Long answer: Absolutely not. The default settings on the camera will capture video that will blow you away. Because you're new to video, I'd recommend buying as many 16 GB SD cards as you can afford and take them with you on your trip. Record what you like, then just swap the card out when you need more space. In FXP (the second-highest quality) mode, this camera takes fantastic video, and will fit 2 hrs on a 16 GB card. That's a LOT of video. Remember, unless you're recording some kind of performance, few things are interesting for more than 12 seconds. It's the time before and after the interesting parts that eat up space. Short answer: Don't worry. You only need to know hot to A) turn the camera on, B) press record, and C) operate the zoom toggle. You don't *have* to use the advanced features.
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I have to use continuous mode because several cameras are switched through. With a 32 Gig card (The largest it will handle) about 24 hours. That also depends on what you are recording, all my cameras are outside so there is always changing images. If you were recording in your home for instance where the walls, floor, furniture etc. don't change you'll probably get better time due to the way video compression works.
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No matter what size memory card you use it is limited to 29 minutes record time for each button press... of course you can press again and start another 29 minute record. But one thing Sony warns about is overheating if used too long at a time. Be sure to use a class 10 memory card for fastest transfers.
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This camera will easily record up to it's limit of 30 minutes for a single clip on a full battery. This is an arbitrary limit for digital cameras to avoid being taxed extra as a video recording device. See here: http://www.tested.com/tech/photography/44445-why-digital-cameras-have-a-30-minute-video-recording-limit/
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I realize this was posted several month ago. My flip camcorder (same model) stopped responding at the same time yours did. The last video it recorded was on April 26th. I tried what LFJ suggested, but it did not work. I tried plugging the camcera into the USB port today (6/28/11) and, suddenly, it works again. Felt like Christmas. So if you have given up, ...give it one last shot and see if it works. Not sure if I can trust it, though.... Maybe it needed an update (which it did). Good luck.
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That would depend on the size of the memory card, and the resolution your filming at, not the camera itself. But I've taken a 15 minute long video at the cameras highest resolution setting on a 8gig chip plus had room for pictures.