topic Re: Video Time limit (T8i) in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Video Time limit (T8i)

tonycherchi — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:55:23 GMT

I’ve bought a T8i and wanted to know if it has a time limit for video recording.

I’ve read that almost all Canon DSLRs have a 30 minutes time limit when recording video on the SD card, but don’t know if this model also has a time limit when recording video straight to a PC or MAC using OBS or any other software.

Thanks for any additional info.

Re: Video Time limit (T8i)

jaewoosong — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:22:14 GMT

Assuming you're using a HDMI capture card, no time limit. The 29:59 limit is just for internal recording.

Re: Video Time limit (T8i)

Lotus7 — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 13:39:23 GMT

Another possible option to using a HDMI-equipped computer or external recorder may be to investigate the Magic Lantern Forum to inquire if they currently have a T8i version of the ML open source add-on software that loads from your memory card. The ML code is not a replacement or hack of the installed Canon firmware and is completely legal. It is open source so a T8i version may be available or "in the works". ML removes the 29:59 limit as well as adding other useful video recording capabilities like time-lapse and additional focus assist. Obviously, use any firmware add-ons at your own risk.

Re: Video Time limit (T8i)

ebiggs1 — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:12:55 GMT

"Obviously, use any firmware add-ons at your own risk."

I, and Canon, advise folks to never use "hacks" like Magic Lantern. If it screws up, and it can, your Canon FW, Canon will not warranty it.

Re: Video Time limit (T8i)

tonycherchi — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:29:25 GMT

Yes, I'm using a capture card.

Thanks so much for the reply Jaewooson

Re: Video Time limit (T8i)

Lotus7 — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:57:59 GMT

"Obviously, use any firmware add-ons at your own risk." - Lotus7

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass

You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.” – Sir Richard Branson

Repeat: "Obviously, use any firmware add-ons at your own risk." Which is why it was noted as a "possible" option. 🙂

Re: Video Time limit (T8i)

tonycherchi — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:08:55 GMT

Thanks for suggesting the alternative.

Re: Video Time limit (T8i)

reservesteel9 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:37:03 GMT

It's STILL "under development". My T8i, is STILL turning, off after 29minutes, even with the autoturn off, turned off.

Re: Video Time limit (T8i)

reservesteel9 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:41:06 GMT

Yeah, right. You WILL have a 29 minute recording limit (with the t8i) no matter what you do. The camera WILL shut off after 29 minutes, weather you are recording, or not, or recording with a cam card or not. It makes NO difference, even if you disable the "auto shut off". I am speaking specifically in regards to the t8i (my camera).