can still photos be taken while recording video?
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The other answer suggested the answer is no. However I recorded a short video and snapped pix while the video was recording and those pix were recorded as was the video. I doubt this is a feature I'd use since I generally don't record video on my camera.
1708136
No . . . not possible. But using a computer film editor, such as Apple iMovie / iPhoto, you may be able to capture an individual frame of the video . . . I'm not sure of the editing capabilities of computer video software, but there are a number also available for Microsoft computers.
1149292
You can't do this simultaneously, but once the video is recorded, you can capture individual frames of it as individual pictures - all in the camera with no other software needed.
1187336
You can turn the camera on and off. It takes both video and stills. Do NOT buy this one, it's a piece of crap, it will break easily. The gears are CHEAP PLASTIC, where the shaft goes thru center of gear, the screw that tightens on the shaft will strip on first crash.
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This is my exact question. I bought the camera for video. We went to Costa Rica and although I switched back and forth between still and video, it only recorded video. The user guide doesn't shed any light on this problem. Luckily I also had my Canon ESO and a Nikon point and shoot. The still shots I took with this camera were when the other two weren't handy. Please, anybody, help!!!!!
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I like to use my video software for this while using my desktop. You can capture any frame you like with this method. I find pressing the shutter button makes me move my camera a little while recording video and I don't that.
2161447
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)
523188
Yes, you can record videos - and for a longer time than I used to be able to do with older cameras.
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yes you can do still pictures at anytime even when recording video. If you have Windows 8 it recognizes the GE DVX without downloading a bunch software. I did have trouble downloading video to youtube; still haven't figured that out yet. Good luck.
822505
Danilo & Kim are correct, it won't take stills while shooting video... still, it's a nice little camera. Did a great job underwater too.
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I've been able to get stills using my video editing software. The images are good, not great, but I think that is normal for capturing stills. I believe the camera will take stills but I haven't tried it.
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Motion recording is up to the DVR used. The camera doesn't have anything to do with it. So, the answer is no!
870123
yes-I did shoot video by accident but meant to take still photos. Make sure you read the instructions clearly before you start using the camera. I made the mistake of not doing so before my trip.
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According to the user manual http://pdisp01.c-wss.com/gdl/WWUFORedirectTarget.do?id=MDMwMDAwNjkyODAy&cmp=ABR&lang=EN it does take stills, and it can even take stills while shooting video.
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Yes, it does take still photos. Just press the bottom right button on the Tx when the camera is in standby and not in video mode.
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Yes. You can even take still photos while you are videotaping. There's a photo button on top of the camera by the zoom.
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I don't believe so. Recordings are stored on SD cards on the camera. You can view both live video and recordings from an ios or android device, but only using their app. You can't publish live video to the web.
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No. The Camera Uses Mini DV Tapes To Record HDV or DV Video. Card Is There For Capture Of Still Shots Only. It's A Great Camera!