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 ().

Caution

If you change the [: Video system] setting, also set [: Movie rec. size] again.
Other devices may not play movies such as 4K, /, and High Frame Rate movies normally, because playback is processing-intensive.
Sharpness and noise vary slightly depending on the movie recording size 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 [] or 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 ().

The movie image area varies depending on the movie recording size setting.

(1) (3840×2160) / Full HD (1920×1080)

(2) 4K Crop (3840×2160)

Caution

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

[] 119.9 fps/[] 59.94 fps/[] 29.97 fps

For areas where the TV system is NTSC (North America, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, etc.). For [], see High Frame Rate.
[] 100.00 fps/[] 50.00 fps/[] 25.00 fps

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

Mainly for cinematic purposes. Available when [: Video system] is set to [For NTSC].

[] 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).

[] MP4

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

See Card performance requirements for details on cards supporting all movie recording sizes.

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 [: 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.

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.

For details, see Movie recording.

When recording non-High Frame Rate movies

The maximum recording time per movie is 2 hr. Once 2 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

The maximum recording time per movie is 30 min. Once 30 min. is reached, 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.