Recordable time of movies
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product. These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
The values when [File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [AVCHD] are based on shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off].
(h (hour), m (minute))[File Format]: [XAVC S HD]
60p 50M
50p 50M
8 GB: -
16 GB: -
32 GB: -
64 GB: 2 h 35 m
30p 50M
25p 50M
8 GB: -
16 GB: -
32 GB: -
64 GB: 2 h 35 m
24p 50M*
8 GB: -
16 GB: -
32 GB: -
64 GB: 2 h 35 m
120p 50M
100p 50M
8 GB: -
16 GB: -
32 GB: -
64 GB: 2 h 35 m
[File Format]: [AVCHD]
60i 24M(FX)
50i 24M(FX)
8 GB: 40 m
16 GB: 1 h 25 m
32 GB: 3 h
64 GB: 6 h
60i 17M(FH)
50i 17M(FH)
8 GB: 55 m
16 GB: 2 h
32 GB: 4 h 5 m
64 GB: 8 h 15 m
60p 28M(PS)
50p 28M(PS)
8 GB: 35 m
16 GB: 1 h 15 m
32 GB: 2 h 30 m
64 GB: 5 h 5 m
24p 24M(FX)
25p 24M(FX)
8 GB: 40 m
16 GB: 1 h 25 m
32 GB: 3 h
64 GB: 6 h
24p 17M(FH)
25p 17M(FH)
8 GB: 55 m
16 GB: 2 h
32 GB: 4 h 5 m
64 GB: 8 h 15 m
[File Format]: [MP4]
1920x1080 60p 28M
1920x1080 50p 28M
8 GB: 35 m
16 GB: 1 h 15 m
32 GB: 2 h 35 m
64 GB: 5 h 20 m
1920x1080 30p 16M
1920x1080 25p 16M
8 GB: 1 h
16 GB: 2 h
32 GB: 4 h 10 m
64 GB: 8 h 25 m
1280x720 30p 6M
1280x720 25p 6M
8 GB: 2 h 35 m
16 GB: 5 h 20 m
32 GB: 10 h 55 m
64 GB: 22 h
*Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.
([NTSC/PAL Selector] is only available for models that have AVCHD 50i recording as a default setting.)
When using the camera's default settings, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (max.) for each shooting at a temperature of approximately 25°C (77°F).
However, the recording time is approximately 5 minutes when shooting movies in XAVC S HD 120p/100p format.
(a product specification limit)
If the file format is set to MP4 (28M), continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes for each shooting (limited by file size of 4 GB).
Note
- The recordable time of movies varies because the product is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit-Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene.
When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording.
The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings.
Notes on continuous movie recording
- It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the camera turns off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the images or affect the internal mechanism of the camera.
- The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, the recording format/setting, or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera will rise and the recording time available will be shorter.
- Whenis indicated, stop recording the movie.
- If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully.