i camera stops after 30 minutes but there is a timer so i know that its going end after that time. i have just finished one of my recordings and my time has gone from 30mins to 15mins then after that video its gone down to 5 then 3 whats wrong
my canon 1100d stop recording after 18 minutes automatically. should i replace my sd card? , my sd card has 8Gb and class 4 only. but i tried to replace it and i use sdxc class 10 280Gb 100MBs and it last only 12seconds. plase help. i need it for church video recording.
Hey I hace a a Canon Rebel T2i and a T5i , I have tired them both as my streaming cam and they just keep shutting off after like 3o mins, I dont know how to fix :( I even did the eos utility thing i think
I think that because those older models are designed to stop recording after the camera reaches around 4GB for a clip. Unfortunately I think there’s no work around for that.
Same here. How do some RUclipsr’s get their videos to run for over the 30 minute mark using a camera without editing? They seem to only have their camera on a tripod without additional equipment. Thanks
I found out about this 30 minute limit when I was interviewing the founder of Reebok, Joe Foster, I looked up at the camera after 45mins horrified that the camera was off and was trying to keep it together while nodding my head and listening to Joe respond to my questions 😅
After four hours of searching the Internet and RUclips trying to figure out what the heck is wrong with my Canon 60D camera, I finally came across your video, and now it all makes sense. Damn Taxes!! Thanks for the info and getting right to the point.
Dude, amazing content. I heard from all over the internet that this was due to SD cards, formatting issues, overheating. You nailed it though. My camera stops recording exactly before 30 minutes. I would have messed around for weeks trying to fix it if I didn't find your video. Great stuff.
Love this! I was going crazy and wasn't sure what was wrong. The best part is I actually bought a new memory card ( I was stupid and never checked how much space was left, I just assumed this was the space limit on my 64 gb card and bought a 258 gb or something lol) and was upset that this did not solve the problem. When I searched online, surprisingly there were no resources that addressed this problem, there was always something similar but different. Life-saver!
That was a great stage rehearsal, everything set up, good angle, good light. Cue the intro, let's rock... not even half of the rehearsal was recorded 🤦♂️ thx a lot for this video man 💪
The first couple recordings are used to think it was the battery that was imposing this limit. I’m doing this for RUclips so I guess this forces me not to over record but the truth is I typically will sit there and record 2 to 3 different intros and Altro‘s so that when I go to the editing portion I’m not realizing that the footage was bad and then going back and trying to set up and re-record parts.
I have a Canon Rebel T6 and my camera will only record clips around 12 minutes opposed to 30. My first assumption was my card is too small, but after doing some research, any class 10 card (which is what I have) should have no issue recording for 30 minutes of length, I then tried to re-format my card which also didn't help. Now i can't figure out why I cant get my recording to last 30 minutes. I'd love some guidance if you have any.
Yep, I just looked up the manual for the T6 and in the movie shooting section it says that recording stops automatically when the file size reaches 4GB. So that must coincide with the 12 minutes.
Thank you! I have been doing still photography for hobby (and as a pro when I was younger, before dslr even had video!) but have never really been on the videography side. Now I have to record for career related stuff and and I have been stumped. I figured there was something like this happening.
Magic lantern doesnt remove the limit, it only restarts it automatically after the limit has been hit within about 1 sec. There are other ways like using an intervalometer and setting ur shutter button as the record button in custom button settings, and setting the intervalometer to 29:59 or like 30 minutes to hit the shutter button and it will automatically restart video recording at that time. There are several videos on it, watch it to make sure I didnt say wrong time. Last but not least, that whole tax reason is bs, as cameras are built differently for different markets to begin with, and software / firmware are different in different markets also. From a coding perspective this is a non issue, as Let's say canon for instance has cameras that are only meant for canon usa market and vice versa for many other markets. Hence the reason for grey market cameras that are actually built by canon but often not to the same specs or different parts used for some foreign markets like with the 5d mark iv, and same thing for lenses, is it a quality difference I dont know. But electronics built with different features in different markets are nothing new, like dvd players etc... There is a limit because they figure it cuts into there camcorder or video recorder business model by letting u record infinite amount of time same as one of those devices from a device which is designed primarily for photos.
Magic Lantern doesn’t have a record limit. I have recorded 31 minutes one time with my 5D mark III and there was no cut at the 29:59 timestamp. It was all continuous, no 1 sec in between. It stopped at 31:20 only because I ran out of storage.
I'm sure there are other external recorders that can help as well, but I haven't used any so I don't want to suggest anything without being sure that it'll work for you. Glad the video was helpful though!
@@MatchaHorchata no not really, I have mine setup this way and it works fine, all you need is to make sure your camera is compatible and can give you a clean hdmi output. you can check on elgatos website (look up camlink camera check), if your camera is compatible, you can buy a camlink and hook your camera up to your pc and use the software that comes with the camlink or use OBS to record unlimited.
@@CamberFilmSchool Started a my channel not long ago and have been looking into getting a new camera, your videos are a lot of help. Keep up the good work!
Hey I have a canon T7i and now that I took a video for about 15 minutes I've only got 15 more minutes as shown on thr screen.. If I've stopped recording then the timer should again be showing 29.59 right?
If that’s the most your card can hold then yes. But everything that’s on your card will be erased so be sure to transfer it to a computer first. What size SD card is it?
@@CamberFilmSchool the size is 16GB for now.. It's a new cam.. But your replies did help.. Thank you so much.. I just released a few cinematic shots on my channel.. Surprised to the fact that 18-55mm lens could create such a big impact... Thank you so much man.. Really helped
Absolutely, I was using a Canon 5 during an event when I realized that it was always stopping everyone and a while. Magic Lantern "can void warranty" is a bit misleading because it doesn't change the machine it's self. It runs off the the memory card. Some variations have been known to brick your camera but just moving the SD card will get rid of the infringing software and boom your warranty can't be proven to be voided. (My background is in software development and physical systems testing... wheres that degree now lol) I rock the BMPCC4k now no problem since, couldn't recommend that camera any more... haha pretty much a blackmagic fan boy at this point.
Lets Make Movies, that’s good to know. Since I’ve never used Magic Lantern, I’m not up to speed on the process so that is good info to know! Thanks, bro!
Lets Make Movies, I’ve seen some good stuff on the BMPCC4K. I’ve been a big Sony user for the last 4 years, but Canon may have me switching back soon with that R5 unless Sony finally steps back up to the plate!
@@CamberFilmSchool have not seen the new release announcement I'll have to check it out. Blackmagic just has the right features for me at the moment plus they are thinly company supporting Linux operating systems. But honestly I love the way sony video looks I almost went with that new R7III or whatever it's called
you saved my life! I'm desperate all the same because I need to record sessions of meditation 1 hr long and can't stand up and restart the camera but at least now I know the reason. Thank you so much!!!
I have a LUMIX 25-600 and it limits me to 21 minutes!!! So annoying but I love the tip of setting a timer. I found out the hard way about the limit multiple times not understanding what was happening. So happy I know now!
One of the biggest reasons I chose my Lumix G85 was because it could record continuously as long as I had power and memory. It does chop up the files in 4GB chunks, but they are easily combinable in Premiere. Since I was doing some concert recordings, I needed that continuous feature. One day I would love to upgrade to a Canon or Nikon, but I won't as long as they continue to put that silly artificial time limit on there. Hopefully it's true that the tax will go away one day. Until then, my trusty Panny will get the job done!
Handsome fella ^.^ I’m glad to know that regardless I won’t be faced with the issue of it stopping after 30 mins now that I got your input for MY NEW SONY A6400 that just came in!!!! Wish I could I have seen this video at the time I was using my Canon DSLR camera, it would have helped me pace myself better for my recordings. Keep the content coming!
it happened to me as well douring an interview. My Lord! It was so embarrassing explaining why I had an issue with my camera.. and till now I didn't know the reason, I thought it was for overheating
Great information! I'm filming an interview soon... so I can record multiple 29min videos, right? I just need to set a timer to end the recording before 30 mins?
I'm a noob but my daughter graduated with a degree in cinematography so when I decided to move from taking pictures of my retail store items with my cell phone and move up a bit in the world, she recommended the Cannon M50 MII perfect for that and blogs, youtube videos, etc but even she was unaware of why there was a limit on my camera of 30 minutes recording time when I just bought a 512GB card. You explained it very well and answered by the question but why we in the USA are restricted by an EU restriction if I understand you correctly "is lame"! Damn, I thought I was upgrading only to find my cell phone records longer? I usually run several recording devices around me simultaneously for B-Roll film for my RUclips channel and this just sucks! But thank you, I was wondering if I got scammed by the company who made my SIM card thinking they were faking the actual size of memory in it. Mystery solved!
Yea. Unfortunately the Canon M50 m2 is a pretty bad camera when it comes to video. Aside from the 30 minute limit, autofocus is absolutely terrible when using 4K because of the huge crop added when in that mode. Something like the Sony ZV-E10 or a6100 both hand NO crop in 4K with great autofocus in ALL modes plus no recording limits.
@@CamberFilmSchool Sucks for me. I knew nothing of them and it was the one my daughter suggested for me as a beginner. I've already learned 4k is almost pointless on this camera as you said and that 30k may be the breaking point of my selling it to start over again.
I had no idea these cameras have recording limits. I just checked, and my Nikon D5100 has a 20-minute recording limit. I was planning to record my performance as part of a choir group and was going to set the camera on the mezzanine stage.
I have a Nikon 5300 and the recording time is exactly 20mins 😮…so annoying and am wanting to sell the camera now as I bought it for filming as well as taking quality photos. Thanks for posting this video x
I found this out at my sisters 1 hour funeral. Set up my camera at the front , great angle when a good 17 mm shot. Got 15 minutes of ushering music and 1 minute of the opening sermon and nothing else lol. Canon 5d mkii
Outstanding information. So I'm running an older Canon EOS Rebel SL1. My memory card is a 32 Gig Ultra San Disk (40 MB/s). Recently I find myself in a position where I need to record several times a week for one hour straight. My first attempt resulted in the camera breaking up the recording into 3 files - 2 of which were approx 13 minutes and one that was approx 4 minutes. The two larger files were 4 Gigs each - so I'm assuming that's the limiting factor there - with a combined time of 30 minutes. The broken recording stream is workable but it would save me some time if I only had to deal with 2 files of 30 minutes. Any idea how I can expand the 4 gig limit?
That’s because SDHC cards can only record 4GB at a time. SDXC (has to be at least 64GB to be SDXC) cards should record it all in one file. Not sure if the SL1 is compatible though.
This is very helpful, thank you. Do you also know why difference cameras can record into longer/larger video files? My Sony FDR-AX33 will record 40GB+ .mp4s, where my DJI Action 3 creates multiple 3.696GB files. It's something I've always accepted, but never thought about why.
Depends on the SD cards you use along with the system’s writing format. A 32GB card and below will automatically format the multiple smaller files. Most new cameras using a 64GB card or higher don’t typically do that.
Hoping you can answer a question for me, I've been told that people use a capture card to use their DSLR as a webcam, I assume this then means unlimited recording otherwise it wouldn't work as a webcam? Can a capture card be used to unlimited recording to a program on a PC, and not as a webcam. I know that Canon has recently brought out some beta software for this purpose but it's not for Australia.
Good info thanks. Do you happen to know if other video recording devices allow the camera to record past its time limit, maybe a video switcher with a recording capability?
Only thing I’m aware of is an external recorder like the Atomos Ninja. But it’s probably be cheaper and easier to use to just get a newer camera that doesn’t have the limits.
Hi, I just bought a Canon 90d and turn it on to see the capacity of the memory card but as you said stoped after 29:59, I thought something wrong with the camera like overheated or the card was full .but after watching your video I found out why thanks. but can you give me more details about the timer and the device you were talking about thanks
Thanks, for the enlightenment which is very educative to me. In searching for a solution to the problem, with my Canon Rebel t7, I watched a video that recommends the download of SparkoCam software to get around it. I haven't yet, but I want to ask your view about SparkoCam.
@@CamberFilmSchool I use Canon Rebel t7 for streaming a 2-hour church service and we are always experiencing that 30 minute shutting off ugly occurence. I am an amatuer in filming. What would you suggest as best option to help us out please?
I have a d7200 with a Sandisk pro 170mbs 64GB shooting at 1080p 24p frame rate and it says I have 29m59sec. How do you get so much time on your card.? Please answer soon my daughter's wedding is next month.
That’s because almost all DSLRs have a 30 minute recording limit where the camera automatically stops. You should be able to keep recording by pressing record again after it stops. I would definitely test it out first though and get a larger capacity card if needed.
I have just bought a Nikon D750 and put 2 Sandisk 128gb SD cards into it, after watching your great video i tested the video recording on mine and found it records for 10 minutes before stopping. Can i change that? Ideally i would like to record for a full hour if possible. Thanks
You won't be able to get over the 30 minutes limit without an external recorder, but this video I just released may help you with the reason it's stopping at the 10 minute point: ruclips.net/video/YGF6cyANhvA/видео.html
Appreciate the upload, I have a really old Nikon DSLR it can only record up to 9 minutes long. Is there anyway to make it record any longer? Like 30 minutes. Its a D3500.
That’s because a lot of entry level DSLRs also have a max GB recording limit that corresponds to around 10-12 minutes when in FHD. Nothing you can really do about it aside from get a newer Sony or Panasonic camera that don’t have recording limits anymore.
If it’ll let you start recording normally then yea. It won’t continue the recording you’re doing, it it’ll just start a new one after the first 30 minutes have stopped.
Sending the signal via hdmi to atomos does not stop the camera from stopping at 29:59. I have that exact set up and it still stops at the 30 minute mark.
@@CamberFilmSchool it’s connected to my atomos via my atem mini pro. I shoot with three cameras and my 5D mark iii always shuts down at the 30 minute mark. Wether it’s recording or just in standby mode which is how I usually shoot because I use it to live stream. Connecting the camera via hdmi does not prevent it from stopping at 29:59 unless I’m missing something.
What I’m saying is that just connecting the camera to the atomos does not make the camera record more than 30 minutes if you press record on the camera. You have to record on the actual atomos and it is recording the feed coming from the camera.
Thanks for this video! I have been researching trying to find a camera that can record 2+ hours without babysitting it. I knew about the 30 minute limit on cell phones but had no idea it applied to cameras as well. My old cell phone ran 2+ hours and it still works -- I just need to add more memory to it. Tested it last night and it recorded for an hour before it ran out of memory. Are there any cameras that record for 2+ hours? Does the Sony a6100 mentioned in your comment below record over 30 minutes? Can you recommend a super lightweight camcorder/video recorder (to get past the 30 minute limit)? If one were to use the recording monitor, do you have to mount it on a second tripod?
The a6100 has no 30 minute limit. I’d need to know the type of video you’re wanting to make before being able to recommend anything specific. And you don’t need a second tripod for an external recorder. You’d just mount it on the camera.
@@CamberFilmSchool Thanks. I want to shoot myself creating plein air oil paintings out in the field(no wifi or other devices). Takes 2 1/2 hours to record the whole process start to finish. I will also want a camera for recording videos indoors and livestreaming. I have done more research and found that there is a EU tax on cameras and cell phones that record longer than 29m59, passed in 2006. But camcorders are not under this tax.
Yea, that’s an old tax that doesn’t apply anymore. If you’re wanting help with what camera/lens to get, let me know your budget and I can make some suggestions.
Have you run into any other recording limits? 🤔 Let me know your camera 📸 and issue 🤯, and I'll see if I can help!
i camera stops after 30 minutes but there is a timer so i know that its going end after that time. i have just finished one of my recordings and my time has gone from 30mins to 15mins then after that video its gone down to 5 then 3 whats wrong
Could be an overheating issue, and it's stopping recording to protect itself. What kind of camera is it?
my canon 1100d stop recording after 18 minutes automatically. should i replace my sd card? , my sd card has 8Gb and class 4 only. but i tried to replace it and i use sdxc class 10 280Gb 100MBs and it last only 12seconds. plase help. i need it for church video recording.
Hey I hace a a Canon Rebel T2i and a T5i , I have tired them both as my streaming cam and they just keep shutting off after like 3o mins, I dont know how to fix :(
I even did the eos utility thing i think
I think that because those older models are designed to stop recording after the camera reaches around 4GB for a clip. Unfortunately I think there’s no work around for that.
I just found out! I was recording my FIRST podcast EVER right now and it just stopped. Came to RUclips and found this video. Thank you :(
Yep, that'll do it! Glad it was helpful.
@@CamberFilmSchool unfortunately for me, Magic Lantern didn't work at all for my Canon EOS M50.
Same here. How do some RUclipsr’s get their videos to run for over the 30 minute mark using a camera without editing? They seem to only have their camera on a tripod without additional equipment. Thanks
Just happened to me too today! Luckily I was doing a test show and the whole footage wasn’t required but definitely was a bummer seeing that :(
Just happened to me too today! Luckily I was doing a test show and the whole footage wasn’t required but definitely was a bummer seeing that :(
I found out about this 30 minute limit when I was interviewing the founder of Reebok, Joe Foster, I looked up at the camera after 45mins horrified that the camera was off and was trying to keep it together while nodding my head and listening to Joe respond to my questions 😅
Yea, that’s a bad feeling! 😬
O MY!
After four hours of searching the Internet and RUclips trying to figure out what the heck is wrong with my Canon 60D camera, I finally came across your video, and now it all makes sense. Damn Taxes!! Thanks for the info and getting right to the point.
Glad to help, but sorry for the issue!
Dude, amazing content. I heard from all over the internet that this was due to SD cards, formatting issues, overheating. You nailed it though. My camera stops recording exactly before 30 minutes. I would have messed around for weeks trying to fix it if I didn't find your video. Great stuff.
Glad to help! 👍
This helps me out so much! I had no idea why my camera stopped recording after 30 minutes! Thanks for this!
You’re welcome, Yes To Tech 👍🏽 Glad it helped!
All the research for a camera and this was the information that never came up…
Thanks for this
No problem! 👍
Love this! I was going crazy and wasn't sure what was wrong. The best part is I actually bought a new memory card ( I was stupid and never checked how much space was left, I just assumed this was the space limit on my 64 gb card and bought a 258 gb or something lol) and was upset that this did not solve the problem. When I searched online, surprisingly there were no resources that addressed this problem, there was always something similar but different. Life-saver!
Glad to help! 👍🏾
I did the same thing.
Yea. It stinks when you find out after buying more.
to the point, precise and covers all methods, anyone who is reading the comments for a review of a 4 min video watch it!
Thx! 👍
Crazy! I consider myself pretty knowledgeable about camera gear but had no idea the 30 min limit was because of tax.
Yea, Mike Banks, it’s a pretty silly reason for it.
Thankful that I caught this during a test before my shoot. Appreciate the explanation.
That’s the best way to find out! Glad to help. 👍
That was a great stage rehearsal, everything set up, good angle, good light. Cue the intro, let's rock... not even half of the rehearsal was recorded 🤦♂️ thx a lot for this video man 💪
for sure. I feel your pain!
Ah, thank you so much for sharing, will keep in mind when I get a DSLR camera!!
Definitely, Vendy Steinberga 👍🏽 thanks!
Happened on my EOS M50 while trying to record for youtube. Thanks for the good info!
Yep, I’ve had it happen. Glad to help you understand why!
Thanks! I was wondering....
No problem! 👍
The first couple recordings are used to think it was the battery that was imposing this limit. I’m doing this for RUclips so I guess this forces me not to over record but the truth is I typically will sit there and record 2 to 3 different intros and Altro‘s so that when I go to the editing portion I’m not realizing that the footage was bad and then going back and trying to set up and re-record parts.
I do the same thing.
MAN! I was actually wondering about this. Stopped recording on me on my last video shoot.
Geoffrey Setiawan, definitely! I hope you didn’t lose too much of your shoot!
Thank you so much for this. I was going crazy!
No problem. 👍
Wow, straight to the point and informative. Amazing 👌
Thanks, Joyal 👍🏽 I try to keep it concise. Don't want to waste anyone's time!
I have a Canon Rebel T6 and my camera will only record clips around 12 minutes opposed to 30. My first assumption was my card is too small, but after doing some research, any class 10 card (which is what I have) should have no issue recording for 30 minutes of length, I then tried to re-format my card which also didn't help. Now i can't figure out why I cant get my recording to last 30 minutes. I'd love some guidance if you have any.
I think that’s just the max length that the filing system will allow. I have a t2i and it does the same. You’ll just have to push record again.
Yep, I just looked up the manual for the T6 and in the movie shooting section it says that recording stops automatically when the file size reaches 4GB. So that must coincide with the 12 minutes.
Camber Motion great to know, thanks for looking into that for me, I really appreciate it
No problem, Dante 👍🏾 Glad to help!
Thank you! I have been doing still photography for hobby (and as a pro when I was younger, before dslr even had video!) but have never really been on the videography side. Now I have to record for career related stuff and and I have been stumped. I figured there was something like this happening.
Yep! Hopefully you didn’t have to lose a bunch of footage first.
I am so mad becuse the recording ended when i was recording
Yeah, I know how that feels!
Very Helpful
Awesome! 👍
Phenomenal video's man, appreciate the info!
Thanks so much, Clint 👍 Glad to help!
Great video!! Thanks for sharing!!
You’re welcome, Kerstin Cobb 👍🏽 and thanks!
Magic lantern doesnt remove the limit, it only restarts it automatically after the limit has been hit within about 1 sec. There are other ways like using an intervalometer and setting ur shutter button as the record button in custom button settings, and setting the intervalometer to 29:59 or like 30 minutes to hit the shutter button and it will automatically restart video recording at that time. There are several videos on it, watch it to make sure I didnt say wrong time. Last but not least, that whole tax reason is bs, as cameras are built differently for different markets to begin with, and software / firmware are different in different markets also. From a coding perspective this is a non issue, as Let's say canon for instance has cameras that are only meant for canon usa market and vice versa for many other markets. Hence the reason for grey market cameras that are actually built by canon but often not to the same specs or different parts used for some foreign markets like with the 5d mark iv, and same thing for lenses, is it a quality difference I dont know. But electronics built with different features in different markets are nothing new, like dvd players etc... There is a limit because they figure it cuts into there camcorder or video recorder business model by letting u record infinite amount of time same as one of those devices from a device which is designed primarily for photos.
Thanks for the clarification.
Magic Lantern doesn’t have a record limit. I have recorded 31 minutes one time with my 5D mark III and there was no cut at the 29:59 timestamp. It was all continuous, no 1 sec in between. It stopped at 31:20 only because I ran out of storage.
Good to know! 👍
Good info.. was going to get rid of my Canon HF-200 video cam and buy a DSLR.. thanks for explanation.
No problem! 👍
This was very useful. Is there a less expensive option for the Atomos Ninja. I didn't know such a thing existed. Thank-you!
I'm sure there are other external recorders that can help as well, but I haven't used any so I don't want to suggest anything without being sure that it'll work for you. Glad the video was helpful though!
You can use an elgato capture card and trun your laptop into a second recording device that captures your cameras live feed
Yeah, just a difficult thing to accomplish on the go.
@@litlltekasra is this hard to setup?
@@MatchaHorchata no not really, I have mine setup this way and it works fine, all you need is to make sure your camera is compatible and can give you a clean hdmi output. you can check on elgatos website (look up camlink camera check), if your camera is compatible, you can buy a camlink and hook your camera up to your pc and use the software that comes with the camlink or use OBS to record unlimited.
ONLY video I've found to answer my question about this PERFECTLY!!! Thanks a lot. Subscribed 👍👍
Awesome! Glad it helped. 👍
@@CamberFilmSchool Started a my channel not long ago and have been looking into getting a new camera, your videos are a lot of help. Keep up the good work!
Glad to help! 👍
I got the nikon coolpix 900 but its stop filming at 7 minutes can i range it
This video should help you with that: ruclips.net/video/YGF6cyANhvA/видео.html
Hey I have a canon T7i and now that I took a video for about 15 minutes I've only got 15 more minutes as shown on thr screen.. If I've stopped recording then the timer should again be showing 29.59 right?
Well, it also depends on how much space you have left of your SD card.
@@CamberFilmSchool right.. So in that case if I format my memory card I ll again be left with 29.59 limit.. Right?
If that’s the most your card can hold then yes. But everything that’s on your card will be erased so be sure to transfer it to a computer first. What size SD card is it?
@@CamberFilmSchool the size is 16GB for now.. It's a new cam.. But your replies did help.. Thank you so much.. I just released a few cinematic shots on my channel.. Surprised to the fact that 18-55mm lens could create such a big impact... Thank you so much man.. Really helped
Glad to help! 👍
Absolutely, I was using a Canon 5 during an event when I realized that it was always stopping everyone and a while. Magic Lantern "can void warranty" is a bit misleading because it doesn't change the machine it's self. It runs off the the memory card. Some variations have been known to brick your camera but just moving the SD card will get rid of the infringing software and boom your warranty can't be proven to be voided. (My background is in software development and physical systems testing... wheres that degree now lol)
I rock the BMPCC4k now no problem since, couldn't recommend that camera any more... haha pretty much a blackmagic fan boy at this point.
Lets Make Movies, that’s good to know. Since I’ve never used Magic Lantern, I’m not up to speed on the process so that is good info to know! Thanks, bro!
Lets Make Movies, I’ve seen some good stuff on the BMPCC4K. I’ve been a big Sony user for the last 4 years, but Canon may have me switching back soon with that R5 unless Sony finally steps back up to the plate!
@@CamberFilmSchool have not seen the new release announcement I'll have to check it out. Blackmagic just has the right features for me at the moment plus they are thinly company supporting Linux operating systems. But honestly I love the way sony video looks I almost went with that new R7III or whatever it's called
Yeah, that Canon R5 is like a mirrorless 5Dm4 but it supposedly has 8K RAW capability!
you saved my life! I'm desperate all the same because I need to record sessions of meditation 1 hr long and can't stand up and restart the camera but at least now I know the reason. Thank you so much!!!
Glad to help!
It happened on my canon eos rebel t6 when I was trying to film my family opening christmas presents.
That stinks!
I have a LUMIX 25-600 and it limits me to 21 minutes!!! So annoying but I love the tip of setting a timer. I found out the hard way about the limit multiple times not understanding what was happening. So happy I know now!
Yea, it’s a pain when you don’t know what’s going on!
Thank god i kept researching was about to drop another $600 on a diffrent camera which would have had the same limit..
Yep!
Same thing here.
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Excellent information. I just realized I have this issue. Thanks for posting
You're welcome, Charles! 👍
One of the biggest reasons I chose my Lumix G85 was because it could record continuously as long as I had power and memory. It does chop up the files in 4GB chunks, but they are easily combinable in Premiere. Since I was doing some concert recordings, I needed that continuous feature. One day I would love to upgrade to a Canon or Nikon, but I won't as long as they continue to put that silly artificial time limit on there. Hopefully it's true that the tax will go away one day. Until then, my trusty Panny will get the job done!
Yeah, there are always work arounds to make it work.
intervalometer
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Great video,thanks a lot for the answer as I was wondering why my recording stopped shooting..thank you
You’re welcome! 👍
GOD. BLESS. YOU. You know, if you're into that.
Thanks 👍🏾
Thank you so much for sharing this info.
You’re welcome!
Happend today when recording on my eos r for a YT vid. Feels bad man
That sucks. I know the feeling bro. Always set a 29 minute timer on my watch now when recording my videos.
Handsome fella ^.^ I’m glad to know that regardless I won’t be faced with the issue of it stopping after 30 mins now that I got your input for MY NEW SONY A6400 that just came in!!!! Wish I could I have seen this video at the time I was using my Canon DSLR camera, it would have helped me pace myself better for my recordings. Keep the content coming!
Pasquale Giovanni, that’s good to hear! Glad that won’t be an issue for you anymore. Let me know how you like that a6400 compared to your Canon.
And A6400 has no recording limit
Nice 👍🏾
Very helpful. Thanks, Camber.
You’re welcome, Scott! 👍🏾
Got it! Thank you!
You’re welcome! 😉
Great information and thanks for sharing. Very helpful.
You’re welcome!
Thank you for this great video
No problem! 👍
The worst!! It's happened to me... Your video quality is 👌🏼👌🏼 Thanks for the tips!
Thanks so much, Amy! Yeah, I stinks when you don't know it's gonna stop on you!
This was super helpful - thank you 🙏🍷
You’re welcome! 👍🏾
this has messed up my recording so many times 😭 thanks for talking about it!
Never a good feeling!
Thank you!
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Thanks for the video. it was great information
You're welcome! 👍
it happened to me as well douring an interview. My Lord! It was so embarrassing explaining why I had an issue with my camera.. and till now I didn't know the reason, I thought it was for overheating
Yep, pretty annoying!
Great information! I'm filming an interview soon... so I can record multiple 29min videos, right? I just need to set a timer to end the recording before 30 mins?
Yea. It’ll end automatically at 30 minutes. You just need a timer to make sure you restart it.
Yup found out right while I was in the middle of doing a RUclips live. - we I had to restart twice. It’s fast but annoying still
Yea, that’s a pain!
Wow very informative, thanks!
You’re welcome, Jenny Bellido 👍🏽
I'm a noob but my daughter graduated with a degree in cinematography so when I decided to move from taking pictures of my retail store items with my cell phone and move up a bit in the world, she recommended the Cannon M50 MII perfect for that and blogs, youtube videos, etc but even she was unaware of why there was a limit on my camera of 30 minutes recording time when I just bought a 512GB card. You explained it very well and answered by the question but why we in the USA are restricted by an EU restriction if I understand you correctly "is lame"! Damn, I thought I was upgrading only to find my cell phone records longer? I usually run several recording devices around me simultaneously for B-Roll film for my RUclips channel and this just sucks! But thank you, I was wondering if I got scammed by the company who made my SIM card thinking they were faking the actual size of memory in it. Mystery solved!
Yea. Unfortunately the Canon M50 m2 is a pretty bad camera when it comes to video. Aside from the 30 minute limit, autofocus is absolutely terrible when using 4K because of the huge crop added when in that mode. Something like the Sony ZV-E10 or a6100 both hand NO crop in 4K with great autofocus in ALL modes plus no recording limits.
@@CamberFilmSchool Sucks for me. I knew nothing of them and it was the one my daughter suggested for me as a beginner. I've already learned 4k is almost pointless on this camera as you said and that 30k may be the breaking point of my selling it to start over again.
I’d go with selling it because there really aren’t many good lenses for that camera either without having to use adapters.
Very nice, thank you! Still having problems with that, yes, years later!
Yep, it’s a silly limitation.
Excellent information Sir. I was getting crazy before knowing this 🥴
Thx!
I had no idea these cameras have recording limits. I just checked, and my Nikon D5100 has a 20-minute recording limit. I was planning to record my performance as part of a choir group and was going to set the camera on the mezzanine stage.
Yep! Good to know that ahead of time!
Hiw about nikon d3200?i need your help 29:50 seconds refording video,need your help men.
Just need to set a timer and hit record again. Not much else you can do...
I’m late but cannon cameras have an app that you can restart your recording from the app on your phone
That's good to know!
I have a Nikon 5300 and the recording time is exactly 20mins 😮…so annoying and am wanting to sell the camera now as I bought it for filming as well as taking quality photos. Thanks for posting this video x
Yea, stinks to find out after getting a camera!
Cool video! Do you know if I connect my camera to a black magic atem mini will let me to record e without time limit?
I don’t know.
Thank you 😊
You’re welcome! 👍🏾
good job on this video and thank you for the heads up!
No problem, RajivRamanAuthor 👍🏽 Glad to help!
I found this out at my sisters 1 hour funeral. Set up my camera at the front , great angle when a good 17 mm shot.
Got 15 minutes of ushering music and 1 minute of the opening sermon and nothing else lol.
Canon 5d mkii
Yep, sorry to hear that happened at an important event.
Thanks man, great video!
You're welcome!
Oh yeah 1 more question do go pro hero 9 have any time limit??
I don't think they do because they aren't considered picture cameras.
Thanks for sharing on this boss know i know why.....
No problem, Dandrib 👍🏽 It's definitely a good one to be aware of!
Awesome INFO!!
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What do I need to record our church service longer the 30min .. I have a Canon 2000d , thankyou
A different camera is probably the cheapest option. Sony a6100 is a good choice.
Outstanding information. So I'm running an older Canon EOS Rebel SL1. My memory card is a 32 Gig Ultra San Disk (40 MB/s). Recently I find myself in a position where I need to record several times a week for one hour straight. My first attempt resulted in the camera breaking up the recording into 3 files - 2 of which were approx 13 minutes and one that was approx 4 minutes. The two larger files were 4 Gigs each - so I'm assuming that's the limiting factor there - with a combined time of 30 minutes. The broken recording stream is workable but it would save me some time if I only had to deal with 2 files of 30 minutes. Any idea how I can expand the 4 gig limit?
That’s because SDHC cards can only record 4GB at a time. SDXC (has to be at least 64GB to be SDXC) cards should record it all in one file. Not sure if the SL1 is compatible though.
So usefull. JUST what I needed. Thanks Reese! Say hi to Malcolm from me!
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This is very helpful, thank you.
Do you also know why difference cameras can record into longer/larger video files? My Sony FDR-AX33 will record 40GB+ .mp4s, where my DJI Action 3 creates multiple 3.696GB files. It's something I've always accepted, but never thought about why.
Depends on the SD cards you use along with the system’s writing format. A 32GB card and below will automatically format the multiple smaller files. Most new cameras using a 64GB card or higher don’t typically do that.
Thanks for the info. I never new about the external device you mentioned. But hacking my t5i sounds like more fun.
for sure!
Thanks bro
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Hoping you can answer a question for me, I've been told that people use a capture card to use their DSLR as a webcam, I assume this then means unlimited recording otherwise it wouldn't work as a webcam? Can a capture card be used to unlimited recording to a program on a PC, and not as a webcam. I know that Canon has recently brought out some beta software for this purpose but it's not for Australia.
I have used a capture card before for streaming, but I've never tested recoding videos with it. I'm not sure if this would work for you.
Ooooh, i didn't know about those Atomos recorders!!!! gonna do some research now - Thank you !!
Yeah, I don't have one yet, but I'm going to be getting one soon!
thanks !!!
Welcome! 👍
Do Nikon d5300 have any video limit???
Yes
Good info thanks. Do you happen to know if other video recording devices allow the camera to record past its time limit, maybe a video switcher with a recording capability?
Only thing I’m aware of is an external recorder like the Atomos Ninja. But it’s probably be cheaper and easier to use to just get a newer camera that doesn’t have the limits.
Good video, info.. 🙏 thanks, amfrom #KenyaNairobi #Africa
It happened to me today,
Thanks, Afri! And sorry you had to experience that!
Hi, I just bought a Canon 90d and turn it on to see the capacity of the memory card but as you said stoped after 29:59, I thought something wrong with the camera like overheated or the card was full .but after watching your video I found out why thanks. but can you give me more details about the timer and the device you were talking about
thanks
I’m talking about setting a timer on you watch. And then restated your camera after it goes off.
Thanks, for the enlightenment which is very educative to me. In searching for a solution to the problem, with my Canon Rebel t7, I watched a video that recommends the download of SparkoCam software to get around it. I haven't yet, but I want to ask your view about SparkoCam.
I don’t know because I’ve never used it.
@@CamberFilmSchool I use Canon Rebel t7 for streaming a 2-hour church service and we are always experiencing that 30 minute shutting off ugly occurence. I am an amatuer in filming. What would you suggest as best option to help us out please?
Get a Sony a6100.
Amazing info 👌
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I haven't moved up to DLSR yet but thanks for the heads up. Hopefully a DLSR is in my future!
Carol Mould, definitely! 👍🏽 Do you have any certain cameras in mind?
Wish I had someone tell me that before mine...
Yep
I have a d7200 with a Sandisk pro 170mbs 64GB shooting at 1080p 24p frame rate and it says I have 29m59sec. How do you get so much time on your card.? Please answer soon my daughter's wedding is next month.
That’s because almost all DSLRs have a 30 minute recording limit where the camera automatically stops. You should be able to keep recording by pressing record again after it stops. I would definitely test it out first though and get a larger capacity card if needed.
Can I remove it? I'd like to use my 600D as a webcam
You can. use it as a webcam to stream for sure with the right equipment. But I'm not sure if you can record unlimited doing that.
Great video
Thanks, Jeremy 👍🏾
I have just bought a Nikon D750 and put 2 Sandisk 128gb SD cards into it, after watching your great video i tested the video recording on mine and found it records for 10 minutes before stopping. Can i change that? Ideally i would like to record for a full hour if possible. Thanks
You won't be able to get over the 30 minutes limit without an external recorder, but this video I just released may help you with the reason it's stopping at the 10 minute point: ruclips.net/video/YGF6cyANhvA/видео.html
Appreciate the upload, I have a really old Nikon DSLR it can only record up to 9 minutes long. Is there anyway to make it record any longer? Like 30 minutes. Its a D3500.
That’s because a lot of entry level DSLRs also have a max GB recording limit that corresponds to around 10-12 minutes when in FHD. Nothing you can really do about it aside from get a newer Sony or Panasonic camera that don’t have recording limits anymore.
Can you record onto a canon 80D with the Atmos? Thanks for the great video!
I’ve never used that camera, but I would assume you can if it has an hdmi port.
Can I use the remote control to click it to continue 30 minute recording to continue recording?
If it’ll let you start recording normally then yea. It won’t continue the recording you’re doing, it it’ll just start a new one after the first 30 minutes have stopped.
thank you
You’re welcome!
Thank you for making this video!! Seriously! Do you happen to know if the Ninja V works with Canon M50 II? Thanks again
No, I don’t know. But I think you’d be better off getting a different camera rather than paying all that for the ninja.
Sending the signal via hdmi to atomos does not stop the camera from stopping at 29:59. I have that exact set up and it still stops at the 30 minute mark.
Are you recording on the atomos or the camera?
A lot of people make the mistake of just hooking it up like a monitor and pressing record on the camera which won’t change anything.
@@CamberFilmSchool it’s connected to my atomos via my atem mini pro. I shoot with three cameras and my 5D mark iii always shuts down at the 30 minute mark. Wether it’s recording or just in standby mode which is how I usually shoot because I use it to live stream. Connecting the camera via hdmi does not prevent it from stopping at 29:59 unless I’m missing something.
@@CamberFilmSchool neither. It’s connected but I don’t record. I live stream. Would it make a difference if I hit record on the atomos?
What I’m saying is that just connecting the camera to the atomos does not make the camera record more than 30 minutes if you press record on the camera. You have to record on the actual atomos and it is recording the feed coming from the camera.
Good info, thanks. Mr. Google told me that the Sony ZV-1 records for 74 min.
Nice! 👍🏽
Thanks for this video! I have been researching trying to find a camera that can record 2+ hours without babysitting it. I knew about the 30 minute limit on cell phones but had no idea it applied to cameras as well.
My old cell phone ran 2+ hours and it still works -- I just need to add more memory to it. Tested it last night and it recorded for an hour before it ran out of memory.
Are there any cameras that record for 2+ hours? Does the Sony a6100 mentioned in your comment below record over 30 minutes?
Can you recommend a super lightweight camcorder/video recorder (to get past the 30 minute limit)?
If one were to use the recording monitor, do you have to mount it on a second tripod?
The a6100 has no 30 minute limit. I’d need to know the type of video you’re wanting to make before being able to recommend anything specific. And you don’t need a second tripod for an external recorder. You’d just mount it on the camera.
@@CamberFilmSchool Thanks. I want to shoot myself creating plein air oil paintings out in the field(no wifi or other devices). Takes 2 1/2 hours to record the whole process start to finish. I will also want a camera for recording videos indoors and livestreaming.
I have done more research and found that there is a EU tax on cameras and cell phones that record longer than 29m59, passed in 2006. But camcorders are not under this tax.
Yea, that’s an old tax that doesn’t apply anymore. If you’re wanting help with what camera/lens to get, let me know your budget and I can make some suggestions.