Movie Recording Size

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

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

  1. Select [Shooting: Movie rec. size] ().

  2. Set the item.

    • Turn the Main dial dial to select a tab (1).
    • Press Multi-controller vertically or horizontally to change the setting (2).
    • When finished, press SET.

Available resolutions

Resolution Image Size Aspect Ratio Restrictions
4K-D Fine / 4K-D 4096×2160 Approx. 17:9
  • Fine options have higher image quality and lower compression.
  • Fine recording is not available when [Shooting: High Frame Rate] or [Shooting: Movie cropping] is set to [Enable], or with RF-S or EF-S lenses.
4K-U Fine / 4K-U 3840×2160 16:9
2K-D Fine / 2K-D 2048×1080 Approx. 17:9
FHD Fine / Full HD 1920×1080 16:9

With [Shooting: Main rec. format] set to [RAW] ()

You can set the frame rate and type of RAW for RAW movie output.

The following combinations of movie recording quality options are available.

System Frequency Resolution Image Size Frame Rate Type of RAW
54.94 Hz: NTSC RAW 6000×3164 59.94 fps 29.97 fps 24.00 fps 23.98 fps RAW (Standard) RAW (Light)
50.00 Hz: PAL 50.00 fps 25.00 fps 24.00 fps

Caution

  • If you change the [Set-up: System frequency] setting, also set [Shooting: Movie rec. size] again.
  • Other devices may not play movies such as 4K, 59.94 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.

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

  • HDMI

    You can set the frame rate and type of RAW for HDMI RAW movie output.

    The following combinations of movie recording quality options are available.

    System Frequency Resolution Image Size Frame Rate Type of RAW
    54.94 Hz: NTSC RAW 6000×3164

    59.94 fps 29.97 fps 24.00 fps 23.98 fps

    RAW (Standard)
    50.00 Hz: PAL

    50.00 fps 25.00 fps 24.00 fps

  • Card 2

    You can set the compression method of movies recorded to card 2 at the same time. The movie recording format is [XF-AVC S YCC420 8bit], and the frame rate corresponds to the frame rate setting for HDMI RAW movie output.

    The following combinations of movie recording quality options are available.

    System Frequency Resolution Image Size Frame Rate Compression Method
    54.94 Hz: NTSC 2K-D 2048×1080

    59.94 fps 29.97 fps 24.00 fps 23.98 fps

    Long GOP (standard) Long GOP (light)
    50.00 Hz: PAL

    50.00 fps 25.00 fps 24.00 fps

Caution

  • If you change the [Set-up: System frequency] setting, also set [Shooting: Movie rec. size] again.
  • Other devices may not play movies such as 4K/2K, Full HD 59.94 fps/50.00 fps, or 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. Display of [Be careful of high temperatures, do not touch], white [Overheating restriction], or red [Overheating restriction] icons during movie recording warns that cards may be hot, so if you need to remove them, stop recording for a while before removal, and do not remove them 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 factors such as movie recording quality and cropped shooting settings and the lens used.

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

    • (1) (6K RAW) (6000×3164) / 4K-D Fine 4K-DHI (4096×2160) / 2K-D Fine 2K-D (2048×1080)
    • (2) 4K-U Fine 4K-UHD (3840×2160) / FHD Fine Full HD (1920×1080)
  • RF or EF lenses: With [Shooting: Movie cropping] set to [Enable]

  • RF-S or EF-S lenses

    • (3) 4K-DHI (4096×2160) / 2K-D (2048×1080)
    • (4) 4K-UHD (3840×2160) / Full HD (1920×1080)

Caution

  • Recording with Movie digital IS () further crops the image around the center of the screen.

Frame Rate (fps: frames per second)

  • : 239.76 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.).

  • : 200.00 fps / : 100.00 fps / : 50.00 fps / : 25.00 fps

    For areas where the TV system is PAL (Europe, Russia, China, Australia, etc.).

  • : 24.00 fps / : 23.98 fps

    Mainly for cinematic purposes. (23.98 fps) is available when [Set-up: System frequency] is set to [59.94Hz:NTSC].

Compression Method

  • : High (Intra-frame)

    Compresses each frame, one at a time, for recording. Although file sizes are larger than with Long GOP, movies are more suitable for editing. Available when [Shooting: Main rec. format] is set to [XF-AVC S YCC422 10bit].

  • : Standard (Intra-frame)

    Because file sizes are smaller than with [High image quality (intra-frame)], movie recording over longer periods is possible with a card of the same capacity. Available when [Shooting: Main rec. format] is set to [XF-AVC S YCC422 10bit].

  • : Light (Intra-frame)

    Enables smaller file sizes than with [Standard (intra-frame)] because movies are recorded at lower bit rates, and these movies can be played on more devices. This offers a longer available recording time than [Standard (intra-frame)] with a card of the same capacity. Available when [Shooting: Main rec. format] is set to [XF-AVC S YCC422 10bit].

  • : Standard (Long GOP) / : Light (Long GOP)

    Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently for recording. Because file sizes are smaller than with intra-frame, movie recording over longer periods is possible with a card of the same capacity.

Cards That Can Record Movies

For details on cards that can record movies, see Cards That Can Record Movies.

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] ().
  • 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

  • With CFexpress cards, individual movies are recorded as a single file, even if they exceed 4 GB.

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

See Estimated recording time, movie bit rate, file size, and card performance requirements.