Canon EOS - Time lost between stop and record?

[pablomatsumoto]

<p>Hi. I have never done video work with a DSRL, but it is time to start thinking so. One issue that worries me is the maximum recording time, which is 12 minutes (60D-7D) and 30 minutes in the new t4i.<br>

I were not able to find information on how much time the camera needs to stop recording and start recording again. I mean, you reach the time limit, stop and push the record immediately. How many time do you lose?<br>

I don’t to studio neither movie work. I do most live performances so having long recording time, or being able to stop but start recording again without losing more than 1 or 2 seconds is very important for me.<br>

Thanks!</p>

[mc2imaging]

<p>It sounds like DSLR video is not for you. The time limit is imposed to protect the sensor from overheating. The time between stopping and starting depends on sensor temperature.</p>

[bill_bruner1]

<p>Pablo, in fact, the time limit is because of a 4GB FAT file size limit. Canon picked a codec that can't file span, thus the limit.<br /> Panasonic picked a codec (AVCHD) that <strong>can</strong> file span, like a camcorder, so their GH2 and GH3 cameras have essentially no clip length limits (they can record for hours continuously).<br>

And the 30 minute limit imposed by the EU tax issue raised by Dan in the other thread, is only an issue in Europe (and for manufacturers who don't want to manufacture different cameras for different markets, e.g., Sony).<br>

Panasonic has chosen to manufacture 30 minute cameras for Europe and essentially unlimited clip length cameras for the rest of the world.<br>

I have both of the GH2 and the GH3, and they are great for events. Canon/Nikon/Sony DSLRs/DSLTs are <strong>not</strong> event cameras.<br /> Here is a 46 minute sermon recorded as one continuous shot with the GH2:<br>

<br /> http://vimeo.com/51499035<br>

<br /> With its headphone jack and wireless tablet/phone remote monitoring and control, the GH3 is an even better event cam.<br /> Some of these first five long indoor events on this YouTube channel, shot by user RollinInDa808 were recorded in one continuous take with the GH3 with the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-14-140mm-Micro-Four-Thirds/dp/B0028Y5GLO?tag=battleforthew-20">14-140 f4.0-5.8 lens</a>. This camera is significantly better in low light than the GH2 (Caution, NSFW):<br>

<br /> http://www.youtube.com/user/RollinInDa808<br>

<br /> The GH2 with the kit lens is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH2KK-Interchangeable-Free-Angle-Black/dp/B0043VE27Y/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&s=merchant&ie=UTF8&qid=1359843229?tag=battleforthew-20">$650 at Amazon Warehouse Deals</a>.<br>

<br /> The GH3 (body only) is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH3K-Digital-Single-Mirrorless/dp/B009B0WREM?tag=battleforthew-20">$1298 back ordered from Amazon</a>, or <a href="http://www.adorama.com/IPCDMCGH3.html?kbid=66297">Adorama</a>.<br /> Or you can get a GH3 right now from eBay, <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_uq=Panasonic+GH3&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=31388&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">if you're willing to pay a premium</a>.<br>

<br /> Hope this is helpful,<br>

<br /> Bill<br /> <a href="http://hybridcamerarevolution.blogspot.com">Hybrid Camera Revolution</a></p>

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