Introduction
Hey there, fellow travelers and photography enthusiasts! Today, I wanted to share with you my recent experience with the Lumix S9 camera and its recording capabilities. As a photographer who loves to travel and capture moments on the go, I was curious to test the limits of this camera, particularly its 4k recording feature. Let me walk you through my findings and insights from my testing session.
Recording Limit Test
So, the Lumix S9 has a 15-minute record limit in 4k. But is it an actual limit, or can you keep recording past it? I decided to put it to the test in a controlled environment – my room. With computers and lights running, the temperature was around 26-28°C. Here’s what I discovered:
Testing Results
I set the camera to 4k, 24 frames per second, with the flippy screen flipped out, and a USB running into the power slot. Surprisingly, I was able to record for 15 minutes without any issues. I repeated this for another 15 minutes and then another 15 minutes. It was only after a continuous recording time of 45 minutes that I started to receive an overheating warning.
I decided to push it further and recorded for an additional 10 minutes and 31 seconds before the camera finally gave me a prompt to stop due to overheating. To cool it down, I stopped recording for 5 minutes, unplugged the USB (which I suspected was contributing to the heat buildup), and resumed recording. I was able to capture another 15 minutes of footage without any warnings.
In my case, this recording time was longer than I typically need for any of my photography sessions. The ability to cool down the camera by unplugging the USB was a handy workaround to extend the recording time.
Related Questions
1. Can the Lumix S9 continuously record in 4k beyond the 15-minute limit?
– While the Lumix S9 has a 15-minute record limit in 4k, my testing showed that it is possible to extend the recording time by implementing certain cooling strategies.
2. How did you manage to prevent overheating during extended recording sessions with the Lumix S9?
– I found that unplugging the USB connection, which may contribute to heat buildup, helped in cooling down the camera and allowed for longer recording sessions without overheating issues.
3. Does the flippy screen of the Lumix S9 impact its heat dissipation capabilities during recording?
– During my testing, I had the flippy screen of the Lumix S9 flipped out while recording in 4k. While it didn’t seem to significantly affect the recording time initially, prolonged use may contribute to heat generation.
4. What other factors can influence the overheating of the Lumix S9 camera during recording?
– Factors such as ambient temperature, running additional electronic devices, and the camera settings (e.g., resolution, frame rate) can all play a role in the overheating of the Lumix S9 during recording sessions.
5. Are there any recommended accessories or cooling solutions to enhance the recording capabilities of the Lumix S9?
– Using accessories like an external fan or a dedicated camera cooling system can help maintain optimal operating temperatures for the Lumix S9 during extended recording sessions, ensuring uninterrupted footage capture.