is there a time limit on video recording at DVinfo.net

Stan Kern · July 9th, 2009, 05:18 PM

I was told to keep the amount of video recording to a minimum,also stick to the 4gig stoarge cards to protect the camera as it gets hot,is this true ,is it ok to shoot say 8 minutes of video straight

Chris Hurd · July 9th, 2009, 05:21 PM

You can shoot up to twelve minutes at a time in HD mode (which will just fill a 4GB card, by the way) and up to 30 minutes at a time in standard definition. Hope this helps,

Bill Binder · July 9th, 2009, 05:47 PM

Technically, the "real" limit is 4gigs. Canon quotes 12 minutes, but it'll vary depending on what you're actually shooting. For example, for sit down static interviews, I typically get more like 13+ minutes, but again it depends on motion and background, etc.

Evan Donn · July 9th, 2009, 05:48 PM

I've shot up to ~30 minutes in HD and haven't experienced heat-related problems - but you do have to stop/start every 12 minutes, you can almost just double-tap the record button and drop just a second or so between clips.

Jon Fairhurst · July 9th, 2009, 06:12 PM

I've read that you can get up to 14 minutes or so, if you're filming a talking head or other static scene. If you're hand holding the camera on a white water raft, the time limit might be shorter.

Colin Pearce · July 10th, 2009, 12:48 AM

I'd suggest "sticking to 4GB" cards is the result of a misunderstanding.

I believe the 5DII is limited to 4GB individual file size because the file system it uses to be compatible both with Macs and PCs has that restriction.

Nigel Barker · July 10th, 2009, 02:38 AM

I think that it's a good idea to have multiple SD cards whatever the size. They do fail occasionally & it would be a disaster if you had all your eggs in one 32GB basket rather than a few 4,8 or 16GB cards.

Chris Hurd · July 10th, 2009, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Barker

multiple SD cards

I know you meant to say multiple CF cards, but it's important to make the correction for the benefit of other folks who may not be fully familiar with the 5D Mk. II.

Stan Kern · July 10th, 2009, 07:46 AM

I appreciate all the answers and feel more comfortable now using the video

stan

Nigel Barker · July 10th, 2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

I know you meant to say multiple CF cards, but it's important to make the correction for the benefit of other folks who may not be fully familiar with the 5D Mk. II.

Now I see my problem. No wonder the little buggers kept falling out the card slot:-)

Thanks for pulling me up for inaccuracy.

Chris Hurd · July 10th, 2009, 08:15 AM

Heh. "That rattle in your camera is normal, it's just the stabilizer mechanism sliding around."

Andrew Reyna · July 11th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Heh. "That rattle in your camera is normal, it's just the stabilizer mechanism sliding around."

Lol. SDHC card firmware update please.

July 9th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#1
Stan Kern Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 40	is there a time limit on video recording I was told to keep the amount of video recording to a minimum,also stick to the 4gig stoarge cards to protect the camera as it gets hot,is this true ,is it ok to shoot say 8 minutes of video straight

July 9th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	You can shoot up to twelve minutes at a time in HD mode (which will just fill a 4GB card, by the way) and up to 30 minutes at a time in standard definition. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 9th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#4
Evan Donn Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 795	I've shot up to ~30 minutes in HD and haven't experienced heat-related problems - but you do have to stop/start every 12 minutes, you can almost just double-tap the record button and drop just a second or so between clips. __________________ My latest short documentary: "Four Pauls: Bring the Hat Back!"

July 9th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#5
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	I've read that you can get up to 14 minutes or so, if you're filming a talking head or other static scene. If you're hand holding the camera on a white water raft, the time limit might be shorter. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

July 10th, 2009, 07:46 AM	#9
Stan Kern Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 40	thanks for the info I appreciate all the answers and feel more comfortable now using the video stan

July 9th, 2009, 05:47 PM	#3
Bill Binder Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 542	Technically, the "real" limit is 4gigs. Canon quotes 12 minutes, but it'll vary depending on what you're actually shooting. For example, for sit down static interviews, I typically get more like 13+ minutes, but again it depends on motion and background, etc.

July 10th, 2009, 12:48 AM	#6
Colin Pearce Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 99	I'd suggest "sticking to 4GB" cards is the result of a misunderstanding. I believe the 5DII is limited to 4GB individual file size because the file system it uses to be compatible both with Macs and PCs has that restriction.

July 10th, 2009, 02:38 AM	#7
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	I think that it's a good idea to have multiple SD cards whatever the size. They do fail occasionally & it would be a disaster if you had all your eggs in one 32GB basket rather than a few 4,8 or 16GB cards.

July 10th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#11
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Heh. "That rattle in your camera is normal, it's just the stabilizer mechanism sliding around." Attached Thumbnails __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!