Pentax K-30 Video Settings help!

whutsammi · 03-31-2015, 09:01 PM

Hi I just got a used Pentax K-30 and I'm really new to it. My problem is, I want to film videos with the camera but there seems to be a time limit for videoing? It always stops at 5 or 6 minutes. And no, my SD card is not full (8GB) Please help me with the specific setting changes...

Last edited by whutsammi; 04-07-2015 at 12:43 AM.

Aaron28 · 03-31-2015, 09:09 PM

the battery puttering out? cause ya should get about 25mins or 4gb I think......

Adam · 03-31-2015, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by whutsammi

Hi I just got a used Pentax K-30 and I'm really new to it. My problem is, I want to film videos with the camera but there seems to be a time limit for videoing? It always stops at 5 or 6 minutes. And no, my SD card is not full. Please help me with the specific setting changes...

Isn't there a 4gb limit per file? Try lowering the resolution to HD instead of full HD.

**Des** · 03-31-2015, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

cause ya should get about 25mins or 4gb I think......

Yep, that's what the manual says (p.131).

Imp · 04-01-2015, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Try lowering the resolution to HD instead of full HD.

That cannot be why, even full HD doesn't take that much space. Mine works...

Perhaps try a factory reset? I don't know what else might be wrong. It is used, that might be why.

whutsammi · 04-07-2015, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by Imp

That cannot be why, even full HD doesn't take that much space. Mine works...

Perhaps try a factory reset? I don't know what else might be wrong. It is used, that might be why.

I had tried the factory reset. It just got worse. It turned from 6 minutes to only 3 minutes left. I'm pretty sure it's on interval mode/movie? I don't know how to turn it off.

Imp · 04-07-2015, 04:34 AM

Whoops...

Originally posted by whutsammi

'm pretty sure it's on interval mode/movie?

Then it would be taking pictures. That's not it.

Can you still return it?

markdesmarais · 04-07-2015, 09:11 AM

Sensor overheating? See how long it will run in the freezer. ;-)

whutsammi · 04-08-2015, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by Aaron28

the battery puttering out? cause ya should get about 25mins or 4gb I think......

how can I fix the battery? Or should I just get a new one?

whutsammi · 04-08-2015, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by Imp

Whoops...

Then it would be taking pictures. That's not it.

Can you still return it?

I don't think so. But thanks for the help

Adam · 04-08-2015, 02:20 AM

Originally posted by whutsammi

how can I fix the battery? Or should I just get a new one?

You'd have to get a new one. Regular use and full charge/discharge cycles will extend the longevity of your future batteries

03-31-2015, 09:01 PM	#1
whutsammi New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 4	Pentax K-30 Video Settings help! Hi I just got a used Pentax K-30 and I'm really new to it. My problem is, I want to film videos with the camera but there seems to be a time limit for videoing? It always stops at 5 or 6 minutes. And no, my SD card is not full (8GB) Please help me with the specific setting changes... Last edited by whutsammi; 04-07-2015 at 12:43 AM.

03-31-2015, 09:14 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by whutsammi Hi I just got a used Pentax K-30 and I'm really new to it. My problem is, I want to film videos with the camera but there seems to be a time limit for videoing? It always stops at 5 or 6 minutes. And no, my SD card is not full. Please help me with the specific setting changes... Isn't there a 4gb limit per file? Try lowering the resolution to HD instead of full HD. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by whutsammi how can I fix the battery? Or should I just get a new one? You'd have to get a new one. Regular use and full charge/discharge cycles will extend the longevity of your future batteries Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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03-31-2015, 09:09 PM	#2
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	the battery puttering out? cause ya should get about 25mins or 4gb I think......

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Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by Aaron28 cause ya should get about 25mins or 4gb I think...... Yep, that's what the manual says (p.131).

04-01-2015, 05:17 AM	#5
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by Adam Try lowering the resolution to HD instead of full HD. That cannot be why, even full HD doesn't take that much space. Mine works... Perhaps try a factory reset? I don't know what else might be wrong. It is used, that might be why.

04-07-2015, 12:41 AM	#6
whutsammi New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Imp That cannot be why, even full HD doesn't take that much space. Mine works... Perhaps try a factory reset? I don't know what else might be wrong. It is used, that might be why. I had tried the factory reset. It just got worse. It turned from 6 minutes to only 3 minutes left. I'm pretty sure it's on interval mode/movie? I don't know how to turn it off.

04-07-2015, 04:34 AM	#7
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Whoops... Originally posted by whutsammi 'm pretty sure it's on interval mode/movie? Then it would be taking pictures. That's not it. Can you still return it?

04-07-2015, 09:11 AM	#8
markdesmarais Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 186	Sensor overheating? See how long it will run in the freezer. ;-)

04-08-2015, 01:54 AM	#9
whutsammi New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aaron28 the battery puttering out? cause ya should get about 25mins or 4gb I think...... how can I fix the battery? Or should I just get a new one?

04-08-2015, 01:55 AM	#10
whutsammi New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Imp Whoops... Then it would be taking pictures. That's not it. Can you still return it? I don't think so. But thanks for the help