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Nikon Z 7II Video Recording Limits

Nikon Z 7II

The Nikon Z 7II has a maximum video recording time of 30 minutes, but only for some formats. That limit is also 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 Z 7II
Format Limit

1If the memory card has a capacity over 32GB, recording for each movie will continue up to the maximum movie length. Movies recorded to cards with capacities of 32GB or less reach their maximum length when 4GB of footage is recorded, and this is reflected in the value for time remaining shown in the monitor.

2If the recording time reaches 29 minutes, 59 seconds, recording will stop automatically. If the memory card has a capacity of over 32GB, recording for each movie will continue up to the maximum movie length. If the card’s capacity is 32GB or less, recording will continue up to the maximum movie length, but each movie will be saved across up to 8 files. Each of these files will be a maximum of 4GB in size. The number of files and the length of each file vary with the options selected for frame size, frame rate, and movie quality.

3If the recording time reaches 2 minutes, 59 seconds, recording will stop automatically.

3840 x 2160 (60 or 50 fps) 30 minutes1
3840 x 2160 (30 fps or less) 30 minutes2
1920 x 1080 Normal Frame Rates (60 fps or less) 30 minutes2
1920 x 1080 High Frame Rates (120 or 100 fps) 30 minutes2
1920 x 1080 Slow-Motion Frame Rates (x4 and x5) 3 minutes3

Notes

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

References

  1. Nikon Z 7II & Z 6II Reference Manual (English) - pages 169-170
  2. Nikon Z 7II Product Page (imaging.nikon.com)