topic Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

Helladonna — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:20:52 GMT

I'm trying to record a continuous video for that extra hd quality on highest setting. But the camera keeps shutting off after 20 minutes. Is there any way to overcome this issue?

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

shadowsports — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:59:00 GMT

Greetings ,

What is the size of the memory card you have in your camera? What format are you recording in? Is it possible you've reached the capacity or file size limit?

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

Helladonna — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 02:33:12 GMT

No it records again when i hit record button. 16gb SanDisk. Recording in standard mode.

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

rs-eos — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 02:47:53 GMT

I believe what Rick mentioned earlier about file size is probably what you're experiencing.

On page 196 of the User Manual, it states "Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB or when the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds"

If you're recording in the in the highest quality setting (I'm going to also assume 30P here), a 64 GB card could hold around 6 hours of footage (300 minutes). So 20 minutes would occupy 4.2 GB. Thus, that appears to be the issue.

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

Helladonna — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 02:50:57 GMT

So the issue is i need a bigger card?

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

rs-eos — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:08:53 GMT

No. This is a limitation of how your camera creates files and operates. It has a 4 GB limit. As the manual points out, recording will stop automatically.

Dedicated video cameras don’t have this issue. Some newer cameras may also have less restrictions as well. For example, some may still have a 4 GB limit, but a new file will be started automatically once the first file reaches its maximum size.

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

Helladonna — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:22:50 GMT

Is there a newer camera you recommend? Thatd like this but is continuous recording

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

rs-eos — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:33:09 GMT

Not really. Personally, I prefer to use dedicated video equipment. Originally camcorders and now a cinema camera. I would recommend though looking at user manuals for other powershot models to see if they have the same limitations.

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

rs-eos — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:08:09 GMT

I just looked at the User Manual for the Powershot GX7 Mark III and it's not exactly clear what it will do. Though I think it will no longer stop recording when 4 GB of data has been recorded.

It states that "Individual movies that exceed 4 GB may be divided into multiple files." Though no specifics. My guess is that will depend upon the card's format. However, if recorded to multiple files, the camera is not able to play those files back-to-back automatically.

We'd need to know what kind of budget you'd have to recommend different equipment. My initial recommendation would still be a camcorder though.

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

Helladonna — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:44:20 GMT

I just need one that will allow me to make extremely super hd videos continuously. Something that looks similar to this where i can set it on a table as I'm an amateur edult entertainer.

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

rs-eos — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:07:51 GMT

Without knowing your budget, we cannot recommend any equipment.

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

Helladonna — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:32:54 GMT

Under 1,000

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

rs-eos — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:31:35 GMT

Looks like Canon has discontinued most of the less expensive camcorders. The Vixia HF G70 retails for around $1,250. If you'd like to stick with a camera, there's the new EOS R50 that would meet your budget:

Body only (no lens) - $679
with 18-45mm lens - $799
with 18-45mm and 55-210mm lenses - $1,029

In looking at the User Manual for the EOS R50, it wouldn't have the same limitations as you're experiencing. However, if your SD card is not formatted to "exFAT", it would still have a 4 GB file size limit. So if you go with the EOS R50, be sure to format the cards in the camera which should format the card to "exFAT".

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

shadowsports — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:23:21 GMT

Hi HellaDonna,

Are you looking to create content that can be viewed later or are you wanting to do live streaming?

It sounds like individual movies, but I want to be sure?

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

Helladonna — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:47:18 GMT

Individual videos

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

Helladonna — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:48:28 GMT

How do you format cards?

Re: Canon g7x mark 2 shuts off after 20 mins on highest settings

shadowsports — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:20:54 GMT

@Helladonna,
Hi Again,
Ricky always has excellent recommendations. 👍 The camera will format the memory cards for you. Different formatting can have file size limitations. Not every camera supports different formatting, but his suggestion fits your budget and can meet your recording times depending on the image quality and media size being used.

Depending on quality settings and media:
The camera can record 4k/30p up to 9.5 hrs.
More if a lower quality is used.

This document gives those specifications:

https://downloads.canon.com/ow/camera/EOS-R50-Spec-Sheet.pdf

The R50 is also an excellent stills camera so you can use it for photos too.

Things that might be helpful:

Multiple memory cards
Batteries (the camera does not run continuously unless its plugged in)
So, maybe an AC Adapter
Tripod
Lighting
Additional lenses depending on the perspective you are looking for

For a conventional video camera experience Canon also offers a G50. I found this (direct from Canon's refurbished store). Same price point. Don't be put off by refurbished. These cameras come with the same 1 yr Canon warranty as new devices. Refurbished devices are a good way to stretch your dollar and save some money in the process. Benefits of a device like this. Its comes with a bigger battery. It comes with an AC Adapter. Performance wise, its about the same. 4K image quality. It doesn't offer the same bitrate selection as the R50, however both record in .mp4 which is great for your intended use.

R50

G50