Sony A7IV Randomly Stops Recording 4K Video: How to Fix Sony Cameras that Quit Recording On Shoots

[@viagensebabados]

Thank you very much for this tip! Just did an interview for a friend and after downloading the footage, noticed half of the interview was not recorded. Whilst recording the interview, I also noticed the camera had turned off and found it weird as my temperature was set to high and no warning signs popped on the screen. This is so frustating! luckily it was not a paid job. I will definitely upgrade my sd cards. Thank you again!

[@adamtalkstech]

Make sure you get the v90s!!

[@Mr.Wonderfool]

Thanks! I just had a shoot where my main camera was set to HD and my secondary was set to 4k. Cam 2 kept dying on me because of this. I was also using crappy cards. If your having this issue check what your cam settings are!

[@tomssics3582]

I have two a7IV and using Sony Tough v60 cards. One camera can record for hours and with no problems (exactly same 4k settings) , but other a7, randomly stops etc. And not overheating.

[@Anonomoss]

Hey there, great video. I just bought the Sony A7IV and I am having issues with video recording in 4K 30. It stops after 5 minutes or so. And I get a warning about temperature too high. Needing to cool down. I'm not sure if that's for the camera, or the memory card? I am running the SanDisk extreme pro 170 mb V30 64-bit card. Obviously from your video the card probably needs to be replaced, but what I'm more worried about is that the camera is saying it's overheating, what are your thoughts? Thank you in advance.

[@adamtalkstech]

Definitely get the v90 cards I linked in the description. Also check my latest memory card video on the lexar cards those are working great too. Your issue seems to be more temperature related. If you get into the settings and turn off auto off from standard to high temperature that should help too.

[@Anonomoss]

@@adamtalkstech Thank you for your quick response, it's really great to have a video like this out there. So kudos to you for doing that. I found the temperature settings, and it was set to standard. I then switched it to high temperature. And then started recording in 4k 30 60m 8bit on my V30 card and it recorded for almost 2 hours and only shut off once the battery ran out. Which was a surprise. I think I'm going to get a v90 card just to be safe. Do you know if using a faster card like a v90 has any other benefits? If so ,what are those benefits? Thanks...

[@adamtalkstech]

@@Anonomoss The v90 card will offer a better sustained write speed so it won't bog down after recording for a while. Also much faster offload time when you are removing files and putting them on your computer. If you want to start recording in 10 bit then you will absolutely want the V90. so its just better to invest in them instead of the cheaper ones that you may eventually outgrow.

[@Anonomoss]

@@adamtalkstech Thank you so much for the education, you're a good dude :-)

[@adamtalkstech]

@@Anonomoss Please let me know if you need anymore help!

[@_MANNATESTIMONIES]

Hey bro, im having the same issue with Sony A6500. Can you recommend the correct sd cards for me please? Much appreciated 👍

[@adamtalkstech]

geni.us/nYPhC These work really well on the Sony Cameras like the A6500 that don't shoot 10 bit.

[@_MANNATESTIMONIES]

@@adamtalkstech I'm looking for a much larger capacity SD card can you recommend 256gb or 512gb card. Thanks : )

[@adamtalkstech]

@@_MANNATESTIMONIES Ok either this amzn.to/3Jwp5zh or this amzn.to/434gESw I've used both with great luck

[@BudionoSukses]

This happened to my Sony A6600 lately. Stop recording video randomly. I’m sure not because of the memory card because I have replaced it with Sony Tough and still happened

[@adamtalkstech]

Did you get a uhs ii v90?

[@BudionoSukses]

@@adamtalkstech Sony Tough SDXC UHS II V60 277MB/s read 150B/s write. Previeusely used a lower speed Sandisk, and had no problems for years

[@cubanadelrey]

thank you so much for this. i’ve been so frustrated and this video was right on time. you are the only one saying this! every other youtuber swears a V30 card is all you need.

[@adamtalkstech]

You are welcome! I couldn't find this video out when I was getting frustrated so once I fixed it I figured I should make a video. I kind of want to get some v60 cards to try, but I'm loving the V90s!

[@Makrelacz]

I have this issue, but with a brand new CF express card. I'll try to change it for a different one, hopefully it's just a faulty piece.

[@BasharSabahOfficial]

I have the same issue! Was it the card or camera?

[@SMAKHOUVISUALS]

@@BasharSabahOfficial i have the same problem bro and after the record cutting the lens got disconnected showing the F-- do u have same problem ?

[@gamingsfinest1]

Thanks for the recommendation Adam.

[@adamtalkstech]

You bet!

[@primozmiklic]

hey! this just randomly started to occur after a year of using a CFX card type A. And weirdly enough it happened right after updating my A7 IV to the firmware 3.0. now it just stops recording randomly after 3 or 5 or 8 or 15 minutes. Also the higher quality I record the faster it stops recording, but it's always some random times. Do you know if it could be my CFX card going bad? I don't have these issues on my V90 II SD Card 300MB/s

[@Obscurainc]

I have the same issues with my CFX Type A Card after the 3.0 update..do u have the solution???

[@primozmiklic]

@@Obscurainc Let me know if you find any solution, I'll let you know too if I find something. I am just ordering a new CFX card, hopefully it's faulty card not the camera

[@Obscurainc]

@@primozmiklic I did just that, brand new CFX still same problem, stops randomly when shooting video. I highly suspecting was the update that is causing it

[@Obscurainc]

@@primozmiklic suree add my ig @obscurainc, will definitely let u know if i find the prob

[@primozmiklic]

@@Obscurainc Ahh man! thanks for letting me know. I just wasted money then on a new CFX, I hope sony fixes this ... I still cant find any solution

[@KyleHowie]

Shooting all day today with Sandisk 128 v30 cards in my A74- at the end of a 4 minute long clip (4K 8bit) the camera screen went black and the camera shutdown. When I went to preview in camera, the file wasn’t there- is this the card or a even dodgy/for the bin battery?

[@adamtalkstech]

It may be corrupted file that didn’t get a chance to quit writing the file. Not sure if you could try a recovery software?

[@fotofocus4511]

does it have free recovery software@@adamtalkstech

[@jeanettes6761]

My camera wasn't overheating , wasn't low battery had a Sony tough 128 uhs ii, and kept shutting off last night. One time at 40 minutes, and then later through the night at 30 seconds, 12 minutes etc. Any help?

[@adamtalkstech]

Did you check to make sure firmware is latest? They supposedly fixed this missing another update.

[@mikeparler]

Hello, I have a Tough 128GB V60 card for my A7IV. I attempted to record a 30-40 min event this past weekend, but the camera shut off around the 18 minute mark. Do you think my card is the issue, or something else?

[@adamtalkstech]

How old is it? Some of those with certain serial numbers had issues. I think the v90 really is key.

[@mikeparler]

@@adamtalkstech bought the camera new a few months ago and the card was included in the bundle. I will do a couple more tests at home. Just set the camera temp shut off to "high". Maybe that was the issue. Thank you for your help.

[@i360MediaInc]

Same thing happened to me on a shoot recently, on a V60 card. I replaced with another V60 card and that seems to work. but I lost quite some time of recording. luckily, I have another camera angle to cover for that.

[@adamtalkstech]

Are you on the A7IV? I would just go to the V90 level.Ever since I swapped to these prograde cards I've had 0 issues. Using the Lexar ones now to currently testing them a lot before recommending. geni.us/sMPV9

[@DrunCanGaming]

Hi, would you care to share what V60 card did you switch to? did you ever switch to a V90 or is getting a good V60 card enough?

[@johnnygarantiva9558]

I’m having the same issues but I’m recording at 8-bit on my A7iv . I didn’t have this issue the first year in using the camera and I’ve never updated the firmware. Just started happening this year.

[@Gforce27]

I Have the same problem, even thought im using 300gb cf express card. 10-15 seс of 10 bit 4k PP-off (30-60 fps doesn't matter) and recording stops. no signs of overheating.

[@memories4lifeHochzeitsvideo]

Same here. Almost 2 years no issue and then it started (same cards as before). But it does not only stop recording. The whole settings like ISO always go back to default. So frustrating.

[@juliojellussichfilmmaker]

@@memories4lifeHochzeitsvideo Can you find any solution?

[@Guillaume_Bzn]

thancks G

[@adamtalkstech]

Welcome!

[@seek3n]

This just happened to me... I'm using Sony xpress and I'm still experiencing this

[@nalufilms]

A7iii with v90 Card in 8bit full HD having random ató Ping Isaura! Sony sucks!!

[@SMAKHOUVISUALS]

same problem on my A7 S3

[@SMAKHOUVISUALS]

firts thank you for this video and you time & effort i have same problem and when i check the recommended cards for my A7 S3 on the sony website to shot 50FPS 10bit I find the v60 will be good but I still have same issue time to time do u see that the V90 will be the solution for sure ?

[@SMAKHOUVISUALS]

i bought the SONY CFexpress type A and same problem it's stop and the lens disconnected showing F--