“Can you connect this camera via USB to a power source (computer or electric plug) and record at the same time? Is there a time limit to recording 4K? Does this camera suddenly power off? If so, why?”
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You can can I get to USB power and record. at 4K 30 frames a second it will record about an hour before thermal protect kicks in if you have thermal protection set to low. At 60 frames it's about 24 minutes. This is with the screen folded open. If you drop it to 1080p mine recorded indefinitely without shutting down while plugged into USB.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, you can power the zv1 off a usb battery pack or wall charger via micro usb cable. You have to have the battery in, although it wont charge the battery while usb power cable is used. Sony recommends a charge adapter or battery pack that can output 1.5 amps although ive used one that was 0.7 amps and it works fine. There is no record limit on 4k, but like the others have mentioned, there may be heat issues although i havent experienced this. There is an option in the menu to override thermal shutoff to a higher degree though. The only reason the camera will power off is with sleep mode enabled.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.USB power in (with battery in) will record longer. 4K can record long if set that way. Camera has not powered off for no reason on me. Various reasons might be when the camera is set to sleep or if you can get it to overheat. I haven't yet.
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