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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/03/2009 05:15:30 AM · #1

I recently bought a Panasonic LX3 as I wanted a P&S with PASM and RAW but also I wanted one that I could use for video as well, and the LX3 can record in HD. However, in HD mode, regardless of what size card you have in the camera (up to 32GB) it will stop after 2GB which is only 10 mins!!

I use the video on my car when I do track days and as the sessions are 20-25mins that's a bit naff! Has anyone come across any kind of work around? I'd be happy if it stopped and then just started a new 2GB file, I could then put them back together later even if there was a short gap. I emailed Panasonic a week ago and have had no response :( I could just use a lower res but then that kinda defeats the point of having a camera that can record HD!! It's a shame as I've got a wide angle convertor (not a panasonic one!) which gives the 35mm equiv of 10.8mm so the angle of view is awesome.

My first attempt of a video is on youtube ... the sound is rubbish as its just wind noise (I've now got an external sound recorder for next time, I'll sync them later) and there is way too much vibration so I need to make a platform for the camera and wide angle lens to rest on

faidoi

Pentax K10D

07/03/2009 05:23:50 AM · #2

It's either the heat/noise sensor issue or the EC commission import tariff concern.

Message edited by author 2009-07-03 05:24:34.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/03/2009 05:48:16 AM · #3

An odd suggestion, coming from a still camera person, but perhaps a video camera, designed specifically for video, would be more of what you're looking for as far as this specific purpose?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/03/2009 05:54:45 AM · #4

Originally posted by Melethia:

An odd suggestion, coming from a still camera person, but perhaps a video camera, designed specifically for video, would be more of what you're looking for as far as this specific purpose?

Yeah, I didn't really want to spend the extra money on a video camera that would be used a few times a year.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

07/03/2009 06:10:41 AM · #5

Originally posted by bobonacus:

Originally posted by Melethia:
An odd suggestion, coming from a still camera person, but perhaps a video camera, designed specifically for video, would be more of what you're looking for as far as this specific purpose?

Yeah, I didn't really want to spend the extra money on a video camera that would be used a few times a year.

Another odd suggestion - does anyone you know have a video camera they'd be willing to let you strap into a car? :-)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

07/03/2009 06:13:12 AM · #6

Originally posted by Melethia:

Originally posted by bobonacus:

Originally posted by Melethia:
An odd suggestion, coming from a still camera person, but perhaps a video camera, designed specifically for video, would be more of what you're looking for as far as this specific purpose?

Yeah, I didn't really want to spend the extra money on a video camera that would be used a few times a year.

Another odd suggestion - does anyone you know have a video camera they'd be willing to let you strap into a car? :-)

He he, now there's an idea :)

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/03/2009 06:20:57 AM · #7

That's pretty cool. What kind of Caterham do you have?