Specifications

If the card’s writing speed is slow, the internal memory will fill up and the LCD monitor
will indicate the remaining capacity of the internal memory. If the internal memory becomes
full, video shooting will stop automatically. If you take still photos during video shooting,
use a UDMA CF card.
Note that a video cannot be recorded simultaneously to multiple recording media. File size
is limited to 4 GB per video clip or less due to file system restrictions. Note, too, that even if
the video file is smaller than 4 GB, a single video cannot be longer than 29 minutes and 59
seconds. If the video exceeds either the file size limit or video length limit, video shooting
will stop automatically. However, if video shooting exceeds the limit, stops and goes on
standby, you can shoot another video immediately afterward.
Focus first before shooting a video clip (an obvious-but-useful tip). As noted earlier in this
document, it’s possible to autofocus while recording video, but it’s not recommended for
several reasons.
To minimize recording camera operation noise, please follow these guidelines:
- Do not operate any dials while shooting a video.
- If the Image Stabilizer is unnecessary, turn it off to silence the IS operation noise.
(In movie mode, the Image Stabilizer is always operating, even when the camera is
not recording video. Turning IS off to save power is recommended.)
- Use an external microphone for maximum audio quality.
- If audio recording is unnecessary, set [Sound recording: Off ].
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IV–3. EOS HD VIDEO CAPTURE
Movie
Recording Size
Frame Rate
Total Movie Recording Time
File Size
4GB Card 16GB Card
1920x1080
30fps
12 min. 49 min. 330 MB/min.25fps
24fps
1280x720
60fps
12 min. 49 min. 330 MB/min.
50fps
640x480
60fps
24 min. 1 hr. 39 min. 165 MB/min.
50fps
Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute (Approx.)