Nikon D810A Video Recording Limits

Nikon D810A

The Nikon D810A 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 D810A
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

  • The Nikon D810A is the astrophotography version of the Nikon D810. Both models share all the same video recording features and specificiations.
  • An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.

References

  1. Nikon D810 User’s Manual (English) - pages 52 and 62
  2. Nikon D810A User’s Manual
  3. Nikon D810A Product Page (imaging.nikon.com)