I've seen on the forums two issues:1) the clip slides DOWN to start recording, and UP to stop.2) timestamp issues.Have these been fixed?
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UP to start, but no time stamp. Bit tricky to carry on the lapel....you have to be careful not to let it start accidentally when you get in your car, oddly enough. I just delete if that happens. Still love it. Hope this helps. I can record an entire training session at work (fairly large room, one speaker, 25 to thirty co-workers listening and asking questions) and get EVERY WORD. From my lapel (blouse...I am female), and no-one has a lue even yet. I can study the material later, you see!
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1) Yes, the clip slides down to record and up to stop. It really isn't a big deal as long as you don't "play" with the pen while it's recording. 2) Yes, is does have time stamp issues, but to combat this problem (and is slightly annoying) I try to download the files to my laptop as soon as possible and rename the file. That way if I can recall anything about the event/recording/meeting/interview it helps to me to remember which recording was which. All in all it seems to work pretty well.
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There are settings that you can edit. I run mine for 5 minutes max. It's perfect though. I might actually change into a minute because it does loop recording with no gaps and it does not take as long to transfer a file over vs the 5 minute clips. I don't remember off the top of my head but you first must stop any recording. Then you push the little button on the bottom (normally turns the screen on or off while it is recording) and it will pull up the settings menu. Play around in that and you will see how different options and you can change your record options there. I also chose to have my display turn off my itself after 1 minute (its the fastest). I entered my licenses plant number as well. It's a great device with lots of options. Check it out and you get into the settings. :)
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I don't know, and NO. But I must say I'm not happy with it. There is a pause in the recording every second or so - regularly, making the video herky jerky.
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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
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Thanks very much for the info., Les. I actually returned my camera when even Panasonic tech support couldn't fix the problem, but I later learned it was not a defective camera. I'll be buying it again in the near future as I think it's a great camera, and I'll be saving your message in an attempt to figure it all out. Also, too bad there's no flash button on the camera and that you have to go to the menu to fiddle with it. That's weird! (and too bad it doesn't pop up automatically, like my Sony) THANKS AGAIN! Jeffroar
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The sound records on the videos OK and I can hear it when I upload them to my computer. But the camera itself makes no sounds whatsoever -- no video playback sound, no shutter sound, etc., despite what the camera settings are. It's almost as if its own speaker is not connected / broken.
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When i download my movies from this camera to my Mac, there is a disconnect between the video and the sounds. It's like a delay. Very annoying as i use it mostly for short clips of concerts. Also, there is a long delay between when i push the button for a photo and when it actually takes it (the photo). Are there fixes for for this? Operator error or is this the camera? Really thinking about selling it. But then what? I researched this for a long time and am disappointed.
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you should use memory card "Class 10" or "UHS 1". it will be good to record 60F/s. If You use Memory card under class 10, your clip will be lag, not smooth
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All this is very true. I solved the problem by going to a Cannon. I don't always have the ability to record an seperate audio track. In studio I can. I use Pinnacle 18 as my editing tool so a seperate channel is no problem! I wish you luck. I will stick to Cannon!
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I don't have that problem. I just have a problem with it not recording sound. The video is great, doesn't have blurry issues, I just can't get audio recording. But other than that, it's a good video.
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Hi MRK. Thanks for your update!As I said, I checked that it was not on mute and still nothing. I actually tried what you said yesterday, but just in case I tried it again today and still no playback sound, no shutter sound... Nothing. I can see the volume bars go up and down but I still hear (guess!): Nothing.This is not my first PowerShot. I truly love them and, even though the playback sound is not perfect, is still does give an idea of how things are going.Oh well, already contacted Amazon for an exchange.Nice to hear your luck was different! Enjoy!
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Hi:Hi:Yes, the process is automatic, in any case there are several options on the recording mode, the default is to overwrite. I hope this information will help ..Regards
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Try with and without the image stabilization to see if that makes a difference. Also try at lower resolution. I just did "Fast 720P" with a clear picture, I also had record when moving so it only never recorded more that 5 min at a time. I have not noticed that problem yet, but I have notice jumps(screen goes blank?). Could be the card. Make sure it is a class 10 card. I just upgraded to 64gig SanDisk Extreme and will see if it makes a difference.
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I have been having MAJOR problems getting the red 'rec' button to stop an in-process recording! Often, it doesn't stop at all, and I have to turn the unit off AS IT'S RECORDING!!! VERY ANNOYING.
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Hi Ronnie G, no it doesn't at this stage but apparently with the inclusion of synhcronised video they will be able to do it at some stage but the metrics are very difficult to work out, as for the synchronised video it is still in development. I am helping test a beta version at the moment but their updates seem to have come to a stand-still large problems so far.
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I don't know where you found this information, we have this camera and it is not the case. Recorded up to 3 hours non stop without any problems.
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I tried couple of times,it acts like is recording like the countdown and REC mode on display , but when you want to replay what you recorded said " error format " or something like that.