Recording Runs with DSLR...Can't Record Whole Run in One File

mosconiac

mosconiac

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I'm sure other people have thought about this lately...my DSLR (Canon T2i) can record 1080P video but it has a limit on file size (per video) of 4GB. DUMB I KNOW, but that's the choice they made.

Therefore, in order to record a complete run, I need to regularly restart the recording so I don't miss something. 4GB equates to about 12 minutes of video so my strategy is:

1) restart recording about every 10 minutes to avoid hitting the limit.
2) restart the recording when facing a trivial, mid-rack shot so its obvious that I didn't "pull a sascha" :)
3) edit the clips back into a single video with notes to indicate where the edits are & why they are there.

Does this sound like a fool-proof strategy?

I know I'm being a little paranoid that someone would question any of my runs (I'm a banger that can't put up big numbers anyway), but why not do it the right way all the time just in case I really do pull one outta my...you know?!?!
 
Even if you drop the resolution, most DSLR recordings tend to overheat about 15-20 minutes in. They were not designed for long term video. So, even if it did record 32 gig in one file, it would typically overheat prior to that.

I'd suggest using an HD WebCam (Logitech C910 - $67) and hooking it up to your laptop. You get HD quality, and can record until your hard disk is full.

OR, buy a digital camcorder.

DSLRs CAN do video, Camcorders CAN do stills. However, DSLRs are GREAT at stills, and Camcorders are great at Video.
 
Try recording at a lower resolution. and put a fan on the camera to cool it off :) If it's over heating I don't know what to tell you.

mosconiac said:
I'm sure other people have thought about this lately...my DSLR (Canon T2i) can record 1080P video but it has a limit on file size (per video) of 4GB. DUMB I KNOW, but that's the choice they made.

Therefore, in order to record a complete run, I need to regularly restart the recording so I don't miss something. 4GB equates to about 12 minutes of video so my strategy is:

1) restart recording about every 10 minutes to avoid hitting the limit.
2) restart the recording when facing a trivial, mid-rack shot so its obvious that I didn't "pull a sascha" :)
3) edit the clips back into a single video with notes to indicate where the edits are & why they are there.

Does this sound like a fool-proof strategy?

I know I'm being a little paranoid that someone would question any of my runs (I'm a banger that can't put up big numbers anyway), but why not do it the right way all the time just in case I really do pull one outta my...you know?!?!
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I Agree, there has to be a way of lowering the resolution for the video. if you can do it for the still pictures there has to be a way of doing it for the video...
as per the carema overheating, try resting it on a block of ice while shooting....J/K LOL :wink:

-Steve
 
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