Q-S1 for video

99exposures · 02-21-2016, 12:31 PM

I use the q-s1 on a tripod to record my basketball games in a gym. The video quality is crisp, and auto-focus for back-and-forth action works great.

But in this setup Im battery life constrained. While i have 3 batteries, i still dont have enough for 2 hrs of basketball.

Can the display be turned off for video? No one is watching during recording.

I also wonder the same question for interval capture. I hope the Q is smart enough to conserve power for long intervals.

Im also having issues with occasional overheating. Im using an eyefi card.

Any suggestion for my setup?

Last edited by 99exposures; 02-21-2016 at 02:59 PM.

toruy_almaden · 02-21-2016, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

I use FUJIFILM DC Coupler CP-50 and Sony PSP-USB micro USB female adapter to drive my Q7 by either standard external battery or power outlet.

manual_focus · 02-25-2016, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by 99exposures

I use the q-s1 on a tripod to record my basketball games in a gym. The video quality is crisp, and auto-focus for back-and-forth action works great.

But in this setup Im battery life constrained. While i have 3 batteries, i still dont have enough for 2 hrs of basketball.

Can the display be turned off for video? No one is watching during recording.

I also wonder the same question for interval capture. I hope the Q is smart enough to conserve power for long intervals.

Im also having issues with occasional overheating. Im using an eyefi card.

Any suggestion for my setup?

There is no option of turning off the screen in Movie Mode. You will notice that Display Off is not an option when you enter Info twice. The best idea is to reduce the brightness of the screen (Menu) and see if that helps. Otherwise take a look at using the AC adapter kit K-AC115. Overheating of the sensor is common when used for long periods. It's why there is a 25 minute time limit.

CWRailman · 02-25-2016, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by manual_focus

Overheating of the sensor is common when used for long periods. It's why there is a 25 minute time limit.

Overheating of the sensor has nothing to do with the limit placed on continuous Video shot by cameras.
30 minute limit on video capture could end if WTO group gets its way: Digital Photography Review

99exposures · 02-25-2016, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by manual_focus

There is no option of turning off the screen in Movie Mode. You will notice that Display Off is not an option when you enter Info twice. The best idea is to reduce the brightness of the screen (Menu) and see if that helps. Otherwise take a look at using the AC adapter kit K-AC115. Overheating of the sensor is common when used for long periods. It's why there is a 25 minute time limit.

I just tried this on the orig Q, pressing info twice in video mode turns display off (firmware v1.14).

But Q-S1 doesn't work this way. I have suggested this to Ricoh via their customer feedback.

manual_focus · 02-26-2016, 12:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 99exposures

I just tried this on the orig Q, pressing info twice in video mode turns display off (firmware v1.14).

But Q-S1 doesn't work this way. I have suggested this to Ricoh via their customer feedback.

Would love to see it happen, especially since it's just firmware.

---------- Post added 02-26-16 at 02:35 AM ----------

Originally posted by 99exposures

I use the q-s1 on a tripod to record my basketball games in a gym. The video quality is crisp, and auto-focus for back-and-forth action works great.

But in this setup Im battery life constrained. While i have 3 batteries, i still dont have enough for 2 hrs of basketball.

Im also having issues with occasional overheating. Im using an eyefi card.

Any suggestion for my setup?

I've seen information that having SR in the ON mode in Movie mode adds to the heat of the sensor. As your using a tripod you shouldn't need it anyway.

Good luck.

---------- Post added 02-26-16 at 02:38 AM ----------

Originally posted by CWRailman

Overheating of the sensor has nothing to do with the limit placed on continuous Video shot by cameras.
30 minute limit on video capture could end if WTO group gets its way: Digital Photography Review

Thanks for the information. It's a weird world.

99exposures · 02-26-2016, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by 99exposures

I just tried this on the orig Q, pressing info twice in video mode turns display off (firmware v1.14).

But Q-S1 doesn't work this way. I have suggested this to Ricoh via their customer feedback.

Btw the display can be turned off before recording starts, but not after.

Can anyone verify this feature on the Q7 and Q10?

02-21-2016, 12:31 PM	#1
99exposures New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 23	Q-S1 for video I use the q-s1 on a tripod to record my basketball games in a gym. The video quality is crisp, and auto-focus for back-and-forth action works great. But in this setup Im battery life constrained. While i have 3 batteries, i still dont have enough for 2 hrs of basketball. Can the display be turned off for video? No one is watching during recording. I also wonder the same question for interval capture. I hope the Q is smart enough to conserve power for long intervals. Im also having issues with occasional overheating. Im using an eyefi card. Any suggestion for my setup? Last edited by 99exposures; 02-21-2016 at 02:59 PM.

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02-21-2016, 03:12 PM - 1 Like	#2
toruy_almaden New Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chiba, Japan Photos: Albums Posts: 3	I use FUJIFILM DC Coupler CP-50 and Sony PSP-USB micro USB female adapter to drive my Q7 by either standard external battery or power outlet.

02-25-2016, 12:22 AM	#3
manual_focus New Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 8	Originally posted by 99exposures I use the q-s1 on a tripod to record my basketball games in a gym. The video quality is crisp, and auto-focus for back-and-forth action works great. But in this setup Im battery life constrained. While i have 3 batteries, i still dont have enough for 2 hrs of basketball. Can the display be turned off for video? No one is watching during recording. I also wonder the same question for interval capture. I hope the Q is smart enough to conserve power for long intervals. Im also having issues with occasional overheating. Im using an eyefi card. Any suggestion for my setup? There is no option of turning off the screen in Movie Mode. You will notice that Display Off is not an option when you enter Info twice. The best idea is to reduce the brightness of the screen (Menu) and see if that helps. Otherwise take a look at using the AC adapter kit K-AC115. Overheating of the sensor is common when used for long periods. It's why there is a 25 minute time limit.

02-25-2016, 12:06 PM - 1 Like	#4
CWRailman Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 510	Originally posted by manual_focus Overheating of the sensor is common when used for long periods. It's why there is a 25 minute time limit. Overheating of the sensor has nothing to do with the limit placed on continuous Video shot by cameras. 30 minute limit on video capture could end if WTO group gets its way: Digital Photography Review

02-25-2016, 10:02 PM	#5
99exposures New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 23 Original Poster	Originally posted by manual_focus There is no option of turning off the screen in Movie Mode. You will notice that Display Off is not an option when you enter Info twice. The best idea is to reduce the brightness of the screen (Menu) and see if that helps. Otherwise take a look at using the AC adapter kit K-AC115. Overheating of the sensor is common when used for long periods. It's why there is a 25 minute time limit. I just tried this on the orig Q, pressing info twice in video mode turns display off (firmware v1.14). But Q-S1 doesn't work this way. I have suggested this to Ricoh via their customer feedback.

02-26-2016, 12:51 AM - 1 Like	#6
manual_focus New Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 8	Originally posted by 99exposures I just tried this on the orig Q, pressing info twice in video mode turns display off (firmware v1.14). But Q-S1 doesn't work this way. I have suggested this to Ricoh via their customer feedback. Would love to see it happen, especially since it's just firmware. ---------- Post added 02-26-16 at 02:35 AM ---------- Originally posted by 99exposures I use the q-s1 on a tripod to record my basketball games in a gym. The video quality is crisp, and auto-focus for back-and-forth action works great. But in this setup Im battery life constrained. While i have 3 batteries, i still dont have enough for 2 hrs of basketball. Im also having issues with occasional overheating. Im using an eyefi card. Any suggestion for my setup? I've seen information that having SR in the ON mode in Movie mode adds to the heat of the sensor. As your using a tripod you shouldn't need it anyway. Good luck. ---------- Post added 02-26-16 at 02:38 AM ---------- Originally posted by CWRailman Overheating of the sensor has nothing to do with the limit placed on continuous Video shot by cameras. 30 minute limit on video capture could end if WTO group gets its way: Digital Photography Review Thanks for the information. It's a weird world.

02-26-2016, 07:41 PM	#7
99exposures New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 23 Original Poster	Originally posted by 99exposures I just tried this on the orig Q, pressing info twice in video mode turns display off (firmware v1.14). But Q-S1 doesn't work this way. I have suggested this to Ricoh via their customer feedback. Btw the display can be turned off before recording starts, but not after. Can anyone verify this feature on the Q7 and Q10?