Nikon D3500 Video Recording Limits

Nikon D3500

The Nikon D3500 has a maximum video recording time of 30 minutes or file size limit of 4GB (whichever occurs first) 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 Nikon D3500
Format Limit

1If the recording time reaches 29 minutes, 59 seconds or the file size reaches 4GB (whichever occurs first), recording will stop automatically.

2If the recording time reaches 19 minutes, 59 seconds or the file size reaches 4GB (whichever occurs first), recording will stop automatically.

3If the recording time reaches 9 minutes, 59 seconds or the file size reaches 4GB (whichever occurs first), recording will stop automatically.
1920 x 1080 Normal Quality (30 fps or less) 30 minutes or 4GB1
1280 x 720 Normal Quality (All Frame Rates) 30 minutes or 4GB1
1920 x 1080 Normal Quality (60 or 50 fps) 20 minutes or 4GB2
1920 x 1080 High Quality (30 fps or less) 20 minutes or 4GB2
1280 x 720 High Quality (All Frame Rates) 20 minutes or 4GB2
1920 x 1080 High Quality (60 or 50 fps) 10 minutes or 4GB3

Notes

  • An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.

References

  1. Nikon D3500 Reference Manual (English) - pages 129 and 131
  2. Nikon D3500 Product Page (imaging.nikon.com)