Can you record with this camrea while charging or no? Thanks in advance
1765831
No, my husband does not think so. When he was charging the camera he could not get the screen pulled up.
1765832
Yes you can, as long as the charging cable is NOT connected to a computer. So if it is connected to an external battery pack (like a Trent Powerpak) it will use the power from the external source, when/if that source runs out of power it will then use the drift battery. I have used this feature myself and that was one of the first features I wanted and tested when buying an action camera, the guy saying that you cannot probably only tried it with it connected to a computer.
1765833
Yes, I've plugged this camera on my dashboard and recorded while charging. I don't think it can record while plugged to your computer though.
1765834
You cannot when charging from a computer (that's all I use, so I assumed....). But from external power source it looks to be a yes. (sorry folks)
1765835
Yes you can, as long as the charging cable is NOT connected to a computer. So if it is connected to an external battery pack (like a Trent Powerpak) it will use the power from the external source, when/if that source runs out of power it will then use the drift battery.I have used this feature myself and that was one of the first features I wanted and tested when buying an action camera, the guy saying that you cannot probably only tried it with it connected to a computer.
1765836
The answer is no from a computer standpoint, as for other external batter sources I have no experience. I HIGHLY recommend this camera, for all aspects of video and picture quality and ease of use.
277468
Yes you can record with the camera plugged in.The manual says the maximum recordable time for a single scene is 12 hours. If the scene exceeds 12 hours there will be a few second pause and then recording will automatically resume.
786567
i have it plugged in for my dash cam in my car and it records while plugged it. i have not tried to stream it to my phone or to my computer while it is plugged in but yes it records when charging
1842229
You CAN use the camera while charging the battery. I love this camera and I bought a separate Wasabi extra battery and charger for using on the field.
2128617
Yes, the Virb does record while charging. However, I have not tested this out with a cigarette adapter, but I do not think that would be an issue.
1937886
Yes you can. ecsactly you should charge all time while recording, If you disconect charger the battery lasts maximum 3-5 hours
1306174
Hi Robin, I do not have that answer. It has been charged and holding the charge but not much time on camera usage.
951330
Hey. This camera hasn't battery - this is car recorder, you should use in car usb charger. It's very dark in evening times. And video has a lot of graininess after sunset. I'm not recomend you buy this camera
462634
No! And that's a huge problem for me because I use it as an emergency back-up and it was dead the other when I needed it:-( I do like it though. It records clearly. You just have to remember to charge it!
1071565
It will record continuously until it runs out of battery or memory - which ever comes first. If you plug in the usb power charger, you can eliminate the battery limit. I have recorded as much as two hours without attending to the camera during that time.
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.
514989
Yes, the camera functions normally while plugged in. I'm pretty sure it actually charges the battery even while recording.
703842
No. The device has an off/on switch. You charge the internal battery by USB (into computer) then it is ready to record anywhere. To play, plug back into the computer, open the device just like any thumb drive/memory stick and play what has been recorded. Really very simple. Works great!
2226349
Yes, if you use a charger like car USB, or wall USB, and not a computer, it will continue to record as it charges. I have done it several times.
1617664
Yes, but if you're planning to use it as a dash-cam, you have to physically turn it on every time you start your car. it can be charged by any standard 5v usb port. It can film while charging.
287930
According to our Garmin representative, yes, you can charge and record at the same time.Best regards, Live To Play
1088401
Yes. That is my camcorder. It operates but my camera will not record or play back. Old camera, thought new battery was answer. Guess not in my case.