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HD camcorder limits in EU cameras
2 years ago  ::  Dec 28, 2009 - 8:55AM #1
MetA
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VERY disappointed to try out my new DMC-ZX1 and find out there is a limit to the duration of a video recording.


NOWHERE in any of the sales literature is this mentioned.


Only when I went to record and noticed it seemed to be shorter than available memory was it obvious.


I'm afraid I think this is going BACK to the store.


The store said it's an EU "law". In fact it's a TARIFF and I'd have gladly paid a few pounds more for the camera to be able to record more than 15 minutes.


Most of my video recordings are in the 30-40 minute range and I can't readily gain access to the camera to restart the recording.
I then review and edit to identify the sections of interest.


 


Anyone else annoyed by this ?




Will Panasonic cover my warranty if I purchase a US version next time I'm on a business trip and get rid of this stupid limit ?


EIther that or it'll be a C***n Powershot :) :)
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2 years ago  ::  Dec 28, 2009 - 10:22AM #2
TimnEvan family #61
Posts: 255

I think it's a problem with all compact cameras like that.  We're in the states and we have the same problem with all ours including our ZS3, FZ-28, and GH1.  It's not some weird US Tariff thing.  I don't know about other brands however because we only use PanasonicSmile


All our cameras have the same limit to film time except for our Panasonic camcorder  - an HDC-TM20.  You can extend the time by selecting a lower quality video - but who wants to do that!


I believe the reason is that the "regular" cameras have to write directly to the memory card, where our camcorder has a hard drive inside to record the image, and then onto the card if so selected.


I'd bring it back to the store and exchange it for a Panasonic camcorder.


Hope this helps,


Tim

http://evanflys.com
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