https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/How-to-stop-power-saving-with-Canon-HFM52-camcorder-turns-off/m-p/136054#M4879 <P>Hello,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Sometimes I need to leave my Canon HFM52 camcorder to film unattended (e.g. when making a speech).</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I have turned off the power saving options in the control panel, however, the camera still switches off after 30mins which is annoying when filming for long periods.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is continuous filming only possible when the power supply is connected to the camera? I have never tried this and only use the battery when filming on location.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Just wondered if anyone on here knows if there is another setting to prevent the automatic time out after 30mins.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Any help appreciated.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Steven</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:13:11 GMT StevenMitchell 2015-03-18T14:13:11Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/How-to-stop-power-saving-with-Canon-HFM52-camcorder-turns-off/m-p/136054#M4879 <P>Hello,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Sometimes I need to leave my Canon HFM52 camcorder to film unattended (e.g. when making a speech).</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I have turned off the power saving options in the control panel, however, the camera still switches off after 30mins which is annoying when filming for long periods.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is continuous filming only possible when the power supply is connected to the camera? I have never tried this and only use the battery when filming on location.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Just wondered if anyone on here knows if there is another setting to prevent the automatic time out after 30mins.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Any help appreciated.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Steven</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:13:11 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/How-to-stop-power-saving-with-Canon-HFM52-camcorder-turns-off/m-p/136054#M4879 StevenMitchell 2015-03-18T14:13:11Z