A119 file recording takes too long and random files sizes

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I have tested with different Sandisk U1 cards (I have another A119 V3 and it records fine on these cards). It tries to record after like 1min, 2 min, 4 min or random periods in between (it is set to 5min). The recording sometimes takes 2 seconds to a minute and the footage during save is completely lost. Moreover, the last file is almost always corrupt, but not always. I opened it up, capacitors look normal, no bulging or rotting. Should I still try replacing them? Does the tiny battery have to do anything with this? If so, is it sold seperately or should I bother replacing it? Thanks.
Btw this is a rather old A119 V1 which I got used.
 
civic said:
I have tested with different Sandisk U1 cards (I have another A119 V3 and it records fine on these cards). It tries to record after like 1min, 2 min, 4 min or random periods in between (it is set to 5min). The recording sometimes takes 2 seconds to a minute and the footage during save is completely lost. Moreover, the last file is almost always corrupt, but not always. I opened it up, capacitors look normal, no bulging or rotting. Should I still try replacing them? Does the tiny battery have to do anything with this? If so, is it sold seperately or should I bother replacing it? Thanks.
Btw this is a rather old A119 V1 which I got used.
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If the last video is always corrupt, then we can confirm that the supercapacitor is damaged. But your situation is a little different. Are there beeps when it is on? The tiny battery you mentioned is for keeping camera settings.
 
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If the last video is always corrupt, then we can confirm that the supercapacitor is damaged. But your situation is a little different. Are there beeps when it is on? The tiny battery you mentioned is for keeping camera settings.
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There are no beeps when filming or file recording. There is regular starting sound when it starts.
 
Should I try install V2 or V3 firmware? Will it work if maybe I'm able to choose 1min intervals?
 
Thanks. It seems to be fixed for now. One more question: I could not source a 4m usb cable for using this at the rear (station wagon). I had to use a 1,5m extension and a 3m USB3 cable. The camera restarts again and again with this setup, it doesn't work. How can I fix this without using a 4m one piece cable?
 
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