topic EOS Kiss X5 Movie recording stops automatically after only 30 seconds of recording, what do I do? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS Kiss X5 Movie recording stops automatically after only 30 seconds of recording, what do I do?

fotograffi — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:19:31 GMT

(Camera is Canon EOS Kiss X5, AKA Rebel T3i or EOS 600D)

Every time I record my camera stops the recording automatically after 30-80 seconds. I have a SanDisk Class 10 80mb/ps 16gb SD card and have turned down framerate and resolution, but despite the filesize only ending up being around 200-400mbs the recordings still cut off automatically after seemingly random amounts of time. Should I try Magic Lantern? I genuinely don't understand why it's cutting off so quickly and every answer I've found hasn't applied to my situation (i.e 4gb filesize caps, 30 minute recording limits, etc...)

Please help if you know what the problem is, thank you.

Re: "Movie Recording Has Been Stopped Automatically" after only 30 seconds of recording, w

stevet1 — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:38:11 GMT

fotograffi,

You might want to look at this article,

"Why does my camera stop recording automatically?"

https://lensespro.org/why-does-my-camera-stop-recording-automatically/

Personally, I think in your case, it has to do with your 16gb card, but that's just a guess on my part.

Steve Thomas

Re: "Movie Recording Has Been Stopped Automatically" after only 30 seconds of recording, w

Peter — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:49:43 GMT

When was the last time you performed a low-level format?