T2i Problems

Instag8r · Dec 4, 2010

Hey gang,

I just purchased a Canon T2i two days ago. The problem that I am having is when I try and shoot video it only last 3-6 seconds and then shuts off. I get a message on the screen that says; "Movie Recording Has Been Stopped Automatically".

Has anyone else had this problem? Am I doing something wrong?

Justice · Dec 4, 2010

Instag8r said:
Hey gang,

I just purchased a Canon T2i two days ago. The problem that I am having is when I try and shoot video it only last 3-6 seconds and then shuts off. I get a message on the screen that says; "Movie Recording Has Been Stopped Automatically".

Has anyone else had this problem? Am I doing something wrong?

What kind of storage card are you using?

Ernest Worthing · Dec 4, 2010

Have you properly formatted your card and have enough space on it? And while you're checking the card, post the brand and tech specs as well.

Instag8r · Dec 4, 2010

I'm using a card that I already had for my digital voice recorder. A PNY 16GB Class 4.

Ernest Worthing · Dec 4, 2010

Your problem is the data transfer rate on the card. It's 4Mbps. The buffer fills too fast and it cant write anymore.

You need a faster card. Try a Sandisk card with 30Mbps speed.

Instag8r · Dec 4, 2010

Thanks.

Would you go with two 8Gb cards or one 16Gb to start with?

Sam K · Dec 4, 2010

Depends on how much you're filming dunnit?

PaulGriffith · Dec 4, 2010

I like having one big card vs two smaller ones. Unless you have a data tech to empty the first card while you use the second on long shoots, the big one is easier.

Instag8r · Dec 4, 2010

Thank you fellas. I think I will start with a 16Gb card and add a few as I get the funds.