The Panasonic AG-1980P camcorder has a recording time of up to 10 hours per tape. This is thanks to the large 8mm tape and high capacity, allowing for longer periods of uninterrupted recording. Additionally, the camcorder also features an Auto Repeat function which allows you to continuously record in short intervals on one tape until it is full or you manually stop it. This helps ensure that no important moments are missed during long recordings.