Canon EOS Rebel T8i Video Recording Limits

Canon EOS Rebel T8i (EOS 850D)

The Canon EOS Rebel T8i has a maximum video recording time of 30 minutes for all formats. That limit is dependent upon multiple factors like camera settings, media storage size, camera power, and internal camera temperature. See details and notes below for more information.

Details

Maximum continuous video recording times for the Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Format Limit
All Formats & Frame Rates 30 minutes

Notes

  • If the recording time reaches 29 minutes, 59 seconds, recording will stop automatically.
  • Using SD/SDHC cards: The card will be formatted in FAT32. If the file size exceeds 4GB, recording will continue and a new file will be created automatically.
  • Using SDXC cards: The card will be formatted in exFAT. Even if the file size exceeds 4GB during recording, the movie will be saved as a single file.
  • An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.
  • Alternate Model Names: EOS 850D

References

  1. Canon EOS Rebel T8i (EOS 850D) Online Advanced User Guide (Shooting and Recording > Movie Recording > Movie Recording Quality > Movie Recording Time Limit)
  2. Canon EOS Rebel T8i (EOS 850D) Online Advanced User Guide (Shooting and Recording > Movie Recording > Movie Recording Quality > Movie Files Exceeding 4GB)
  3. Canon EOS Rebel T8i Product Page (usa.canon.com)