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Nikon Z 5II Video Recording Limits

Nikon Z 5II
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The Nikon Z 5II has a maximum video recording time of 2 hours, 5 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 5II
Format Limit

1If the recording time reaches 2 hours, 4 minutes, 59 seconds, recording may stop automatically.

2If the recording time reaches 2 minutes, 59 seconds, recording may stop automatically.
Normal Frame Rates (59.94 fps or less) 2 hours, 5 minutes1
Slow-Motion Frame Rates 3 minutes2

Notes

  • Each shot can be up to 125 minutes in length. Actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the type of card.
  • The maximum capacity for each option is the maximum combined length of files that can be shot at that frame size and rate.
  • Even when space remains on the memory card, recording may end before the maximum length is reached if the battery runs low or camera temperature rises.
  • An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.

References

  1. Nikon Z 5II Reference Guide (English) - pages 202-205
  2. Nikon Z 5II Reference Guide (Technical Notes > Memory Card Capacity (Videos))
  3. Nikon Z 5II Product Page (imaging.nikon.com)