After I start Recording using the Pen Camera. What is the estimated time the camera will continue to record until it stop recording on it own? If the pen will continue to record until I stop it or until the the storage is full. Then the Pen is worth every penny. However If the pen stops recording after 30 min. Then it's not worth my time. Please someone let me know. After I start Recording using the Pen Camera. What is the estimated time the camera will continue to record until it stop recording on it own? If the pen will continue to record until I stop it... » Read More After I start Recording using the Pen Camera. What is the estimated time the camera will continue to record until it stop recording on it own? If the pen will continue to record until I stop it or until the the storage is full. Then the Pen is worth every penny. However If the pen stops recording after 30 min. Then it's not worth my time. Please someone let me know. « Show Less
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The Pen camera stops recording every thirty minutes and the starts and stops every thirty minutes on its own. At least that is how I observed. After 2 hours I had 4 separate files.
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The Battery will only last about 45 minutes with this model. You will not use all the memory because the battery will go dead first.
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Hello! If you are talking about the 'loop recording' setting, from the menu, I can help you. The options I have when choosing 'loop recording' are off, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. I do not have 5 minutes displayed there. If you choose off, the camera will record a video file until the memory from the micro sd card will be filled, then stop. For the other 3 options, it will record video files of 1, 2, or 3 minutes duration and when the memory is full it automatically erases the oldest video file on the memory card, so you don't have to erase anything manually in order to be able to record more, once the memory is full. I hope this was helpful. Hori. Hello! If you are talking about the 'loop recording' setting, from the menu, I can help you. The options I have when choosing 'loop recording' are off, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. I do not have 5 minutes displayed there. If you choose off, the camera will record a video file until the memory from the micro sd card will be filled, then stop. For the other 3 options, it will record video files of 1, 2, or 3 minutes duration and when the memory is full it automatically erases the oldest video file on the memory card, so you don't have to erase anything manually in order to be able to... » Read More Hello! If you are talking about the 'loop recording' setting, from the menu, I can help you. The options I have when choosing 'loop recording' are off, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. I do not have 5 minutes displayed there. If you choose off, the camera will record a video file until the memory from the micro sd card will be filled, then stop. For the other 3 options, it will record video files of 1, 2, or 3 minutes duration and when the memory is full it automatically erases the oldest video file on the memory card, so you don't have to erase anything manually in order to be able to record more, once the memory is full. I hope this was helpful. Hori. « Show Less
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Ok, someone will probably give a better answer than me, but, assuming I understand the question: Camera can be set for either circular recording or not. Circular means it will record until the memory card is full, then start overwriting the files from the beginning. If Circular is "off", it will just fill up the memory card and stop. HOWEVER, it doesn't just record "one big file". It records 10, 15, or 20 minute files (user selectable), one after another. So, say you have it running continuous, 15 minute file size. It will record a 15 minute file, then immediately record another 15 minute file, and so on. Depending on resolution and memory card size, you will end up with dozens (or potentially hundreds) of sequential 10 to 20 minute long video files. Actually really handy, just find the one that has the information you want on it, rename it and save it. Easy peasy. It will keep recording files until the memory card is full (up to 64 hours continuous on a 64 gig card, depending on resolution, etc), then it will start recording over the oldest files. Does that make sense? It is a cool little videocam, and it can be configured pretty extensively. Hope that helps.
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It records sound, but not as audio files, It records videos and can take snapshots. So you would be recording video files, and they would have audio. The longest videos you can record on a fully charged pen would be about 88 minutes. The videos are in .AVI format, and there are free Windows programs on the internet that can save the audio from the pen recordings to .MP3 or .Wav files if you just want the audio :)
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I have it set to record over when it runs out. You can copy it off to a computer or DVD and then start over. The more you have it set to record the more data it records. Mine is set to come on at each camera when there is movement on that camera 24/7. You decide how each is to record. You also can have it email you when getting full
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When you hit record the first time, it goes into flashing pause mode. Then you hit record again and it records. After that it stays recording until you hit stop. That's not a defective, that just shows you certain settings on the screen before you hit record the second time. Mine has been working great.
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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
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Good evening, the recording time will depend on the amount of memory that you put, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 gigabytes.Recording until memory runs out, the battery does not last long, you should buy a backup.The videos are excellent.
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In my experience, the battery lasts only about 5 hours... so if you need to record 8 hours, buy 2 of them and swap them out after 4 to 5 hours. Note it should automatically create a new WAV file about every 2 hours. It also won't record while it's plugged into a USB port, so you can't charge it and record at the same time. :(
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with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best to have it record on a loop for 2 or 5 minutes, I use 5 minutes. That way the camera will always record as along as it is turned on. I hope that helps. with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best... » Read More with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best to have it record on a loop for 2 or 5 minutes, I use 5 minutes. That way the camera will always record as along as it is turned on. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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No, it will continue recording new 5 minute chunks until the card is full. When the card fills up it will start overwriting the oldest video. I haven't had to worry about it, I have a 32GB card in mine and the battery only lasts about an hour and 10 minutes, so it never fills the card. Also note that it only records five minute chunks in "vehicle" mode, in normal mode it will record one long video.
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The longest clip I've recorded was around 20 minutes. I never received any warning about a time limit. I've always figured that it was based on the battery life and storage space in my SD Card, which it does tell you how much time is left given those two factors.
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I believe around 72 hours, mine is only put 8gb and it record up to 18 hours but there is a option for loop recording so mine is whenever the video file over 18 hours, it will delete itself and keep recording the new one, hope my answer will help you :)
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Hi. You can record as much and as long as you want depending on the size of your SD Card. There is a 30 minute limit to any one recording however, then you can begin recording again.
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From the manual, the battery will last for 40 minutes of continuous video under typical conditions and 1 hour 10 minutes max before the camera stops automatically. But, reading further, you'll see something interesting. The manual states that, "Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 29 min 50 sec in 1920 or 1280 mode and approximately 1 hour when shooting in 640 or 320 mode. So, unless you're recording a long, low quality video (doubtful if you're looking at a $350 camera) you'll have slightly less than a 30 min limit. I see no way to override this. There are two reasons for it. 1) There are different tariffs imposed by the WTO for video cameras with HD recording times over 30 minutes, and 2) Some sensors cannot tolerate continuous current for long periods without overheating.
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I haven't actually timed it but I guess it might depend on factors such as quality settings when you record using it. I will say I used it several times filming roads around my town and drove for hours and it didn't deplete my battery. Also I recently had taken it out to use it after it was in a drawer and months had gone by but it was still fully charged. Seriously I don't think you'll have any problems and also it's easy to charge using the USB either on your lap top or I use an Apple iPad charger on occasion. Just take off the cable for the iPad and plug the one for the MUVI into it. Faster! Hope I helped! I love the MUVI! I still am happy with the quality of the video. I haven't actually timed it but I guess it might depend on factors such as quality settings when you record using it. I will say I used it several times filming roads around my town and drove for hours and it didn't deplete my battery. Also I recently had taken it out to use it after it was in a drawer and months had gone by but it was still fully charged. Seriously I don't think you'll have any problems and also it's easy to charge using the USB either on your lap top or I use an Apple iPad charger on occasion. Just take off the cable for the iPad and plug the one for the MUVI into it.... » Read More I haven't actually timed it but I guess it might depend on factors such as quality settings when you record using it. I will say I used it several times filming roads around my town and drove for hours and it didn't deplete my battery. Also I recently had taken it out to use it after it was in a drawer and months had gone by but it was still fully charged. Seriously I don't think you'll have any problems and also it's easy to charge using the USB either on your lap top or I use an Apple iPad charger on occasion. Just take off the cable for the iPad and plug the one for the MUVI into it. Faster! Hope I helped! I love the MUVI! I still am happy with the quality of the video. « Show Less
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With the free 4GB SD Card that comes with you can record 25 minutes in 5 minute increments.. I use an 8GB card and I get 40 minutes in 5 minute increments before it loops over itself. By looping over itself it will write over the oldest 5 minute increment and so on. The max SD card you can put in is 32GB which should give you 160 minutes, so you should be good for well over 2 hours. Be sure to buy a SD4/32GB Card. It must be an SD4. I use a Kingston SD4/8GB and will upgrade to a SD4/32GB soon.Correction: It should be SD4 or higher. I just bought a SDHC 32GB Class 10 and it works fine after a test drive. With the free 4GB SD Card that comes with you can record 25 minutes in 5 minute increments.. I use an 8GB card and I get 40 minutes in 5 minute increments before it loops over itself. By looping over itself it will write over the oldest 5 minute increment and so on. The max SD card you can put in is 32GB which should give you 160 minutes, so you should be good for well over 2 hours. Be sure to buy a SD4/32GB Card. It must be an SD4. I use a Kingston SD4/8GB and will upgrade to a SD4/32GB soon.Correction: It should be SD4 or higher. I just bought a SDHC 32GB Class 10 and it works... » Read More With the free 4GB SD Card that comes with you can record 25 minutes in 5 minute increments.. I use an 8GB card and I get 40 minutes in 5 minute increments before it loops over itself. By looping over itself it will write over the oldest 5 minute increment and so on. The max SD card you can put in is 32GB which should give you 160 minutes, so you should be good for well over 2 hours. Be sure to buy a SD4/32GB Card. It must be an SD4. I use a Kingston SD4/8GB and will upgrade to a SD4/32GB soon.Correction: It should be SD4 or higher. I just bought a SDHC 32GB Class 10 and it works fine after a test drive. « Show Less