how long do the batteries last while recording videos?
1726307
Not long at all. I bought this for my 5 year old. He went through a whole package in 1.5 days! We are no longer using it. I wish I could return it, but the packaging is gone.
1088319
I had it last as long as 3.5 - 4 hours of continuous recording. And as long as 3+ days using off and on.
1959181
Using enerzer batteries it last up to 5-6 months depending on number of pictures taken.
144437
I rarely record for longer than 15 minutes.....but I can fit well over an hour of HD footage no problem. I would buy a new battery when you buy the camera. I have had great success with the new battery and use the camera regularly without issues. The battery I bought was $3 and well worth it.
2138918
The battery will last 2 hours of recording time on a full charge but lasts days while on standby. For thirty bucks I was very impressed with this camera for my applications
675149
The battery lasts for several hours of continuous use. I did buy a backup battery as well. It ends up being a race between running out of battery and running out of storage memory. I've set this up on a tripod and recorded continuously for at least 2-3 hours (possibly longer...I did a 5 hour recording but I can't recall if I changed batteries mid-way or not). I also highly recommend getting the water-resistant housing (clear/orange)..I've used it to dive to 80ft.+ and it's repeatedly worked great. That housing also serves as a tripod mounting point. Hope that helps...feel free to ask any other questions. The battery lasts for several hours of continuous use. I did buy a backup battery as well. It ends up being a race between running out of battery and running out of storage memory. I've set this up on a tripod and recorded continuously for at least 2-3 hours (possibly longer...I did a 5 hour recording but I can't recall if I changed batteries mid-way or not). I also highly recommend getting the water-resistant housing (clear/orange)..I've used it to dive to 80ft.+ and it's repeatedly worked great. That housing also serves as a tripod mounting point. Hope that helps...feel free to ask any... » Read More The battery lasts for several hours of continuous use. I did buy a backup battery as well. It ends up being a race between running out of battery and running out of storage memory. I've set this up on a tripod and recorded continuously for at least 2-3 hours (possibly longer...I did a 5 hour recording but I can't recall if I changed batteries mid-way or not). I also highly recommend getting the water-resistant housing (clear/orange)..I've used it to dive to 80ft.+ and it's repeatedly worked great. That housing also serves as a tripod mounting point. Hope that helps...feel free to ask any other questions. « Show Less
583431
I've had them HOLD there charge for 4 months of non use!up to 2 months of off and on useand for at the irish fest shooting and video taping 2 - 4 hours depending on how hard I'm goingThey do hold up well I cannot complain!Those batteries that only cost a few dollares and ya I've tried them!NO.....don't hold the charge for long and don't last that long either.I've had the cheapies go in 2 - 3 years you know freshly charged and Dead in 30 min.
1792621
It depends on the format and resolution you want to record at. It also depends on whether you set it at motion detection or continuous record. If its on motion detection record then it depends on how busy the area to record is. A camera set on high resolution to record continuously might last a day or two, but on motion detection it should last a week or more depending on how busy the area is.
515588
I have actually never shot video but in my experience taking pictures it has a great battery. I've gone almost two weeks without charging.
849704
a few days if you are shooting pictures only. Video eats up the battery time much faster. It recharges very quickly.
2161005
The camera recording rate is 2GB = 30 minutes. Therefore 16GB = 4 hours. This should be obtainable using Energizer lithium AAA's. Switching the camera off then back on will not shorten the battery life compared to letting the camera split the video itself.
1105411
Lasts very little. In my 8Gb card I believe I should be able to fit about 74min of HD movie in MP4, but the battery won`t last anywhere near that. I still have to do some further testings, but my guess is that it lasts about 25~35 minutes. Since I haven`t done any tests with the camera only shooting movies, I am not sure about these values, it`s just a rough guess. Anyway, I find that the biggest problem is that it only warns you that the battery is about to end when it is already over, so you don`t get any extra seconds once the battery sign starts blinking (missed some great shots because of that). I carry two batteries with me and I am buying a third one, simply because this camera deserves it (video quality is superb and photo quality is good), I am overall happy with the camera. You just have to adapt yourself to change the batteries more frequently.
1600938
I haven't taken much video with my camera. However, I have left my camera on by accident and taken multiple photos on several different days without the battery going dead. I think it has a good, long battery life. Not sure if this helped, but told you what i know about the battery.
1131501
Most of the time, prior to a recharge, 30 minutes or so. I find it best to have the camera plugged in for any lengthy video recording.
839639
I get about 30 to 35 mins. Its funny how they make a product with the recording time of so long but fall shot on battery life to even come close to that amount of time. Guess its a trade off for the small form factor.
1555829
well to me it was ok the battery lasted about 3-4hrs, don't kno if it was becaues I was recording for those hrs so but I was told battery life last up to 5-6 hr
283836
The battery does not last long, particularly with video. Maybe around 200 shots. I strongly recommend buying the 2 pack supplement. It's not expensive, and if you're out and plan on heavy shooting you'll need them. The only negative for an otherwise phenomenal camera.