> Other than actually recording on a tape for an hour, I am running out > of > options ... Anyone ? I have a Sony Handycam (Hi-8... I know, I'm behind) that I used to use for this purpose, and had the same problem. I found that if I took the tape out, and left the tape-drawer open, while running the camera in standby mode (and stood on one foot with the wind blowing from the east... hah) it wouldn't shut down. I don't know if it was just voodoo or if it actually had some impact on the camera, but it always seemed to work. Perhaps a start for you?... ps. I can't download the new iChat or Safari for the life of me. Software Update reports an error, and the site just times out... I don't want to have to wait, though! I'd probably be better off studying, right now, anyway. andy andy letterspackages at telus.net calgary, alberta, canada