How long does the battery last in HD video record mode? Can I shoot a whole wedding?
1130799
I think the book said 25 minutes and it uses up your battery fast. I videoed for quite a while my grandsons Eagle Court of Honor. For an entire wedding you would probably need a better video camera. This would be just good for short shots. Not an expert on this however. Answer here...
1130800
I really do not know. It seems that you would have to check the instruction manual or get in touch with the manufacturer or a seller such as a camera store where they actually have some knowledge of the products that they sell. But i would guess that it would be highly unlikely that you could record an entire wedding.
1130801
It does last pretty long. But I'm not sure about a whole wedding. I've never tried to take a video longer than a few minutes.
1130802
Something I really love in this camera is the battery life but I've never tried to record an entire wedding. According to this site - http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/DMC-SZ1A?t=specs - you can record continuously for about 90 minutes.
2281873
Varies according to how many pictures you are taking. I used it non stop at my grandson's birthday party and it lasted about 5 hours with non-stop picture taking (I took about 300 pictures). It will use a bit more juice for video clips (I took 10 clips average 15 seconds each). I highly recommend the 32 gb SD card...you will never have to worry about how many pictures you take and video clips you shoot. Battery recharges quickly (full reload in about 2 hours). I also purchased a couple of extra batteries I found on Amazon. I keep those charged and with the camera kit at all times.
1717264
I get 5hrs of recording on the HD SP setting. The highest quality recording mode on my Handycam would only get 2hrs out of this memory stick. So it does depend on the quality settings you use.
1008835
Its alright. You get at least 2-3 hours of full recording. This is a rough guesstimate from trying to think back on back experiences. Heads up: the screen shuts off and it seems like it automatically shuts off when you're on standby off but it really isn't. If you didn't turn off the camera then its not off. I initially thought the battery sucked because of this.
2126551
i did not use it for long duration videos. the video quality is 720 pixel. i think the battery life is good.
819003
About 45 minutes (there is no low resolution mode, it's always HD). Yes, the recording time is dependent on the battery.
675152
I get a little over 2 hours of battery life while recording on the HD setting.
1814952
Mine works for 3 hours at 720p, 30 fps with some photos thrown in while recording video. I can ride/record all morning, then switch battery with the Montana and the dead battery charges in the time it takes for me to use the second battery in the camera. A very useful system in my situation.
1475057
Tachyon: Since the upgraded to Full-HD 1080p, the built-in battery records about 2.5 hours. When plug to the 12V or USB outlet, the camera is able to charge while recording, and has improved to auto-start and stop recording at ignition and shutdown.
159645
Not sure what is highest level of HD! but I have used it record continuously for more than 6 hours and still the battery had life in it. you can also buy additional battery's which I did and got it for cheap price.
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.
441508
According to the documentation, it should record up to 29 minutes or 2 GB. But the only time I tried to record more than 10 minutes was my cousin's wedding, where it froze on me. So whether it's actually capable of recording up to spec, I couldn't say.
1794124
With fully charged inbuilt battery you can record 20 - 30 mins of video. Its work on USB power. For a longer recording you need USB power on.
1150651
The batteries will last more than long enough for you. But what I do is plug it into the wall, and I can record all day. This camera includes a decently long plug. On the lowest video quality and excellent sound quality, the image is still sharp, and a single 16G card will hold over 5 hours of sessions. I record, go home, and unload the videos onto a secured external hard drive. Playback directly from the device to HDMI is also a great feature for reviewing sessions. The stand included is perfectly fine but very small. To get the best wide angle I use a taller stand. Best insurance investment ever. The batteries will last more than long enough for you. But what I do is plug it into the wall, and I can record all day. This camera includes a decently long plug. On the lowest video quality and excellent sound quality, the image is still sharp, and a single 16G card will hold over 5 hours of sessions. I record, go home, and unload the videos onto a secured external hard drive. Playback directly from the device to HDMI is also a great feature for reviewing sessions. The stand included is perfectly fine but very small. To get the best wide angle I use a taller stand. Best insurance... » Read More The batteries will last more than long enough for you. But what I do is plug it into the wall, and I can record all day. This camera includes a decently long plug. On the lowest video quality and excellent sound quality, the image is still sharp, and a single 16G card will hold over 5 hours of sessions. I record, go home, and unload the videos onto a secured external hard drive. Playback directly from the device to HDMI is also a great feature for reviewing sessions. The stand included is perfectly fine but very small. To get the best wide angle I use a taller stand. Best insurance investment ever. « Show Less
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I'd say around an hour. Just enough that when you start to record an event of any length, the battery indicator shows it's losing power. (if you're only shooting 5 minute clips or occasional still shots at home / near shore power to recharge, stock battery is plenty. This is a very effiecient camcorder, power wise. It does have the 'close the LCD viewfinder, goes to Power Save mode' feature, which once you realize how it functions, is a huge power managment tool....and may manage power enough by itself.) I just record my kids road cycling racing events long enough, that I can easily outstrip the limited capacity of the stock battery, which is why I ordered the extra capacity one sold here at Amazon. I did buy the extra extended life battery (x2 capacity) plus wall charger offered here on Amazon for a reasonable $ 22.
794329
I used the camera on video setting for a full day of mountain biking with intermittent recording and no issue. As long as you don't spend a lot of time reviewing video and then recording some more the battery charge should last several hours without a problem.
1888724
Buy the ultra lithium batteries and it'll go up to six months, depending on how you set the picture interval. Just buy a big memory card for amount of recording time