The Panasonic LUMIX G9II has no video recording limit for all formats. However, 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 Panasonic LUMIX G9II
Format
Limit
All Formats & Frame Rates
Unlimited
CAUTION: From our experiences and testing, the Panasonic LUMIX G9II may overheat fairly quickly during movie recording, especially in high resolution formats or high frame rates. If you need assurance that the camera will not overheat during longer recording times, we highly recommend choosing another camera.
Notes
When recording to SDHC memory cards or recording in FHD MP4 formats, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4GB.
When recording in MP4 formats other than FHD and using an SDXC memory card or an external SSD, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 96GB.
When recording in MOV formats at 600 Mbps or less and using an SDXC memory card or an external SSD, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 192GB.
When recording in MOV formats at 800 Mbps or more and using an external SSD, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 640GB.
When recording in FHD ProRes formats and using an SDXC memory card or an external SSD, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 192GB.
When recording in ProRes formats other than FHD and using an SDXC memory card or an external SSD, a new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours, 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 640GB.
During video recording, recording will be stopped automatically to protect the camera if the ambient temperature is high or recording is performed over extended periods and the internal temperature gets too high. See a Guide to Continuous Recording Times for Video from a Cold Start on page 779‑780 in the Owner's Manual for more details.
If video recording stops due to temperature increase in the camera, the temperature in the camera needs to be lowered before video recording can be started again.
The higher the bit rate value is, the higher the picture quality becomes. Since the camera employs the VBR recording method, the bit rate is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. As a result, the recording time is shortened when a fast-moving subject is recorded.
An AC Adaptor DMW-AC10 (optional) and DC Coupler DMW-DCC17 (optional) are required to record video of 61fps or higher on a USB-SSD.
The maximum available continuous recording time will be displayed on the screen.
An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.
