Recording Limits
Nikon D3500 Video Recording Limits
| Format/Codec | Limit |
|---|---|
| 1080p60 High Quality | 10 minutes1 |
| 1080p50 High Quality | 10 minutes1 |
| 1080p60 Normal Quality | 20 minutes2 |
| 1080p50 Normal Quality | 20 minutes2 |
| 1080p30 High Quality | 20 minutes2 |
| 1080p25 High Quality | 20 minutes2 |
| 1080p24 High Quality | 20 minutes2 |
| 1080p30 Normal Quality | 30 minutes3 |
| 1080p25 Normal Quality | 30 minutes3 |
| 1080p24 Normal Quality | 30 minutes3 |
| 720p High Quality | 20 minutes2 |
| 720p Normal Quality | 30 minutes3 |
1 If the recording time reaches 9 minutes and 59 seconds, recording will stop automatically.
2 If the recording time reaches 19 minutes and 59 seconds, recording will stop automatically.
3 If the recording time reaches 29 minutes and 59 seconds, recording will stop automatically.
Notes
- All movies (according to specs listed above) should remain under the 4GB limit and be a single file.
Source: Nikon D3500 User’s Manual (English) - page 131