A85 Memory Card output for Video

[ronsam3]

I purchased a A85 with a 512MB memory card in hopes of recording video. I was told that with a larger memory card, I could record video longer than 30 seconds at 640 resolution rate. Is this true? If so, How do i change my settings?

[Jon]

The amount of video you can record at one burst is limited by the (built-in) buffer on your camera, and is 3 minutes. This can't be changed. A 512 MB CF card will allow you to record about 12 minutes, cumulative, and you don't have to change anything. To set the video resolution to 640 x 480, put the camera in "Movie" mode and use the "Func" menu to set the resolution (bottom option, I think - that's where it is on my A80).

[gnarly]

Is this true?I was under the impression that when shooting in 640x480 on the A85, you are limited to 30sec, no matter what size the memory card.

[Ogrt48]

It is limited to 30 seconds per clip.. Once the 30 seconds is up the video will end and you'll have to start a new one.