Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M2

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] and [AVCHD] are based on shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off].

(h (hour), m (minute))

[File Format]:[XAVC S]

60p 50M

50p 50M

2 GB: -

4 GB: -

8 GB: -

16 GB: -

32 GB: -

64 GB: 2 h 35 m

30p 50M

25p 50M

2 GB: -

4 GB: -

8 GB: -

16 GB: -

32 GB: -

64 GB: 2 h 35 m

24p 50M (Only for 1080 60i compatible models.)

2 GB: -

4 GB: -

8 GB: -

16 GB: -

32 GB: -

64 GB: 2 h 35 m

[File Format]:[AVCHD]

60i 24M(FX)

50i 24M(FX)

2 GB: 10 m

4 GB: 20 m

8 GB: 40 m

16 GB: 1 h 30 m

32 GB: 3 h

64 GB: 6 h

60i 17M(FH)

50i 17M(FH)

2 GB: 10 m

4 GB: 30 m

8 GB: 1 h

16 GB: 2 h

32 GB: 4 h 5 m

64 GB: 8 h 15 m

60p 28M(PS)

50p 28M(PS)

2 GB: 9 m

4 GB: 15 m

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)

2 GB: 10 m

4 GB: 20 m

8 GB: 40 m

16 GB: 1 h 30 m

32 GB: 3 h

64 GB: 6 h

24p 17M(FH)

25p 17M(FH)

2 GB: 10 m

4 GB: 30 m

8 GB: 1 h

16 GB: 2 h

32 GB: 4 h

64 GB: 8 h

[File Format]:[MP4]

1440×1080 12M

2 GB: 20 m

4 GB: 40 m

8 GB: 1 h 20 m

16 GB: 2 h 45 m

32 GB: 5 h 30 m

64 GB: 11 h

VGA 3M

2 GB: 1 h 10 m

4 GB: 2 h 25 m

8 GB: 4 h 55 m

16 GB: 10 h

32 GB: 20 h

64 GB: 40 h

Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product specifications).

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 is as follows when the camera starts recording with the camera’s default settings after the power of the camera has been turned off for a while. (The following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording.)
    Ambient temperature: 20°C (68°F) Continuous recording time for movies: About 29 minutes
    Ambient temperature: 30°C (86°F) Continuous recording time for movies: About 29 minutes
    Ambient temperature: 40°C (104°F) Continuous recording time for movies: About 29 minutes
  • 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.
  • If you observe the following points, the recording time will be longer.
    • Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.
    • Turn the camera off when it is not being used.
  • The maximum continuous recording time is approximately 29 minutes.
  • The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB, when [File Format] is set to [AVCHD]. When the file size reaches about 2 GB, a new movie file is created automatically.
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