Sony SLT-A99V Manual

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Checking the number of recordable images/recording time
following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording 
until the camera stops recording.)
• The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or 
condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or 
shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera rises 
and the recording time available is shorter than the values indicated in the table 
above.
• If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes 
with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera 
drops fully.
• If you observe the following points, the recording time is longer.
– Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.
– Turn the camera off when it is not being used.
• The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB, 
the recording stops automatically when [File Format] is set to [MP4], and a new 
movie file is created automatically when [File Format] is set to [AVCHD].
• The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes.
Ambient temperature
Continuous recording time 
for movies
20°C (68°F)
About 29 minutes
30°C (86°F)
About 29 minutes
40°C (104°F)
About 29 minutes