Movie Recording Size

You can set the recording size, frame rate, and compression method in [Shooting: Movie rec. size].

Note that the frame rate is updated automatically to match the [Set-up: Video system] setting ().

Image Size Aspect Ratio
4K 3840×2160 16:9
Full HD 1920×1080 16:9

  • With [Shooting: HDMI RAW output] set to [On] ()

    • [HDMI]: You can set the frame rate for HDMI RAW movie output.
    • [Card 2]: You can set the compression method of MP4 movies recorded to card [Card 2] at the same time. The MP4 movie frame rate corresponds to the frame rate setting for HDMI RAW movie output.

The following combinations of movie recording quality options are available.

Video System Movie Cropping*1 Movie Size for
HDMI RAW Output		 Frame Rate MP4 Movie Size*2 MP4 Movie
Compression Method*2
NTSC Disable 6000×3374 59.94 fps
29.97 fps
23.98 fps		 1920×1080 IPB (Standard)
IPB (Light)
Enable 3744×2106
PAL Disable 6000×3374 50.00 fps
25.00 fps
Enable 3744×2106

1: Recording is equivalent to recording with RF-S/EF-S lenses.

2: Movies recorded in MP4 format to card Card 2.

Caution

  • If you change the [Set-up: Video system] setting, also set [Shooting: Movie rec. size] again.
  • Other devices may not play movies such as 4K, Full HD59.94 fps/50.00 fps, and High Frame Rate movies normally, because playback is processing-intensive.
  • Apparent resolution and noise vary slightly depending on the movie recording size, cropped recording setting, and lens used.

Note

  • To obtain better performance with the card, formatting the card with the camera before recording movies is recommended ().
  • Movies cannot be recorded in HD or VGA quality.

4K Movie Recording

  • Recording 4K movies requires a stable card with a fast writing speed. For details, see Cards That Can Record Movies.
  • 4K movie recording greatly increases the processing load, which may increase the internal camera temperature faster or higher than for regular movies. If a white [Overheating restriction] or red [Overheating restriction (red)] icon appears during movie recording, the card may be hot, so stop recording the movie and let the camera cool down before removing the card. (Do not remove the card immediately.)
  • From a 4K movie, you can select any frame to save to the card as a JPEG still image ().

Image Area

The movie image area varies depending on the movie recording size, cropped recording setting, and lens used.

  • RF or EF lenses with [Shooting: Movie cropping] set to [Disable]

    • (1) 4K (3840×2160) / 4K (time-lapse) / Full HD (time-lapse)
    • (2) Full HD (1920×1080)
  • RF or EF lenses with [Shooting: Movie cropping] set to [Enable]

  • RF-S or EF-S lenses

    • (3) 4K (3840×2160) / 4K (time-lapse) / Full HD (1920×1080) / Full HD (time-lapse)

Caution

  • High Frame Rate movies cannot be recorded with RF-S or EF-S lenses, or with [Shooting: Movie cropping] set to [Enable].
  • Recording with Movie digital IS () further crops the image around the center of the screen.

Frame rate (fps: frames per second)

  • [] 179.82 fps / [] 119.88 fps / [] 59.94 fps / [] 29.97 fps

    For areas where the TV system is NTSC (North America, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, etc.). For [179.82 fps] or [119.88 fps], see High Frame Rate.

  • [] 150.00 fps / [] 100.00 fps / [] 50.00 fps / [] 25.00 fps

    For areas where the TV system is PAL (Europe, Russia, China, Australia, etc.). For [150.00 fps] or [100.00 fps], see High Frame Rate.

  • [] 23.98 fps

    Mainly for cinematic purposes. (23.98 fps) is available when [Set-up: Video system] is set to [For NTSC].

Compression method

  • [] IPB (Standard)

    Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently for recording.

  • [] IPB (Light)

    Since the movie is recorded at a bit rate lower than with IPB (Standard), the file size will be smaller than with IPB (Standard) and the playback compatibility will be higher. This will make the available recording time longer than with IPB (Standard) (with a card of the same capacity).

Movie recording format

  • [MP4] MP4

    All movies you record with the camera are recorded as movie files in MP4 format (file extension “.MP4”).

Cards That Can Record Movies

See Card performance requirements (movie recording) for details on cards that can record at each movie recording size.

Test cards by recording a few movies to make sure they can record correctly at your specified size ().

Caution

  • Before recording 4K movies, format cards by selecting [Low level format] in [Set-up: Format card] ().
  • FAT32-formatted cards cannot be used when recording movies with a frame rate of 179.8/150 fps.
  • If you use a slow-writing card when recording movies, the movie may not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card with a slow reading speed, the movie may not be played back properly.
  • When recording movies, use high-performance cards with a writing speed sufficiently higher than the bit rate.
  • When movies cannot be recorded properly, format the card and try again. If formatting the card does not resolve the problem, refer to the card manufacturer's website, etc.

Note

  • To obtain better performance with the card, formatting the card with the camera before recording movies is recommended ().
  • To check the card's writing/reading speed, refer to the card manufacturer's website, etc.

Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB

  • Using SDHC cards formatted with the camera

    If you use the camera to format an SDHC card, the camera will format it in FAT32.

    With a FAT32-formatted card, if you record a movie and the file size exceeds 4 GB, a new movie file will be created automatically.

    When you play back the movie, you will have to play back each movie file individually. Movie files cannot be played back automatically in consecutive order. After the movie playback ends, select the next movie and play it back.

  • Using SDXC cards formatted with the camera

    If you use the camera to format an SDXC card, the camera will format it in exFAT.

    When using an exFAT-formatted card, even if the file size exceeds 4 GB during movie recording, the movie will be saved as a single file (rather than being split into multiple files).

Caution

  • When importing movie files exceeding 4 GB to a computer, use either EOS Utility or a card reader (). It may not be possible to save movie files exceeding 4 GB if you attempt this using standard features of the computer's operating system.

Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute

For details, see Movie recording.

Movie Recording Time Limit

  • When recording non-High Frame Rate movies

    The maximum recording time per movie is 6 hr. Once 6 hr. is reached, recording stops automatically. You can start recording a movie again by pressing the movie shooting button (which records the movie as a new file).

  • When recording High Frame Rate movies

    Maximum recording time per movie is as follows.

    • Set to 119.88/100.00 fps: Up to 1 hr. 30 min.
    • Set to 179.82/150.00 fps: Up to 1 hr.

    After this recording time elapses, recording stops automatically. You can start recording a High Frame Rate movie again by pressing the movie shooting button (which records the movie as a new file).

Caution

  • The camera's internal temperature may rise and less recording time may be available after extended movie playback/Live View display.