X-T30 overheat after 50 minutes 4K shooting

[Marko1976]

My X-T30 has became very hot after 50 minutes 4K shooting, also - it showed the overheat status in red lettters, so it auto stoped the last recording.

I didn't take any breaks between shoots, the same battery and the sma card.

My question is - is that normal? Did it caused any damage to camera? How could I make shootings last longer? Probably - make breaks? Lower the MBPS rate? Also - my backup battery is from my X-T10 - is ot OK to use it?

Would external HDMI recorder also be a solution?

Edited August 26, 2022 by Marko1976

[andrei89]

it's normal for any camera to overheat, especially while recording video...especially 4k, which needs a lot of processing power

you didn't damage anything as the camera shut itself down before that. let it cool for a bit and continue

 

i guess you weren't following the internet meltdown over the "absolute failure" which was the canon r5 overheating when recording 8k...since then every camera is "tested" for how long it records before overheating 🙄

[Marko1976]

Well, thanx...

Yes, there are more suitable tools, but since I am not pro and I have great 1.4 lens for my Fujifilm, I will stuck with it...

It is great camera indeed. Well, anyway - I will make breaks when making my music video sessions...

[Marko1976]

3 hours ago, andrei89 said:

it's normal for any camera to overheat, especially while recording video...especially 4k, which needs a lot of processing power

you didn't damage anything as the camera shut itself down before that. let it cool for a bit and continue

 

i guess you weren't following the internet meltdown over the "absolute failure" which was the canon r5 overheating when recording 8k...since then every camera is "tested" for how long it records before overheating 🙄

Yes, thanx, I see...

Anyway, The 4K shoots with my X-T30 are great

[jerryy]

5 hours ago, Marko1976 said:

Yes, thanx, I see...

Anyway, The 4K shoots with my X-T30 are great

You are actually getting pretty decent times. As @andrei89 mentions, testing recording times until shutdown is now a regular issue. Here is one test:

https://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilm-x-t4-vs-x-t3-overheating-tested/

Your time is holding up well against the X-T4. 😊

You might be tempted to slap a frozen gel pack on the bottom or wrap one around the body to keep it cool, but be careful because it will bring a lot of condensation and the water drops are not a good thing.

Some third party manufacturers are building cooling cases based on using thermoelectric cooling (for go-pro stuff or smart phones, etc.), they may have something for dslr/mirrorless bodies as well or give you an idea that helps you build a diy case.

Fujifilm’s X-H2s is going to come with an optional fan, which will not help you, but does show they are working to make things better.

Edited August 26, 2022 by jerryy

[Marko1976]

Thanx for the answers...

Anyway, here is the result of my shooting:

 

[jerryy]

Fantastic!

I know from your various postings you have been working on this for a while, it came together. So very well done.

Oh yeah, great playing on the song as well 😀.

[Marko1976]

3 hours ago, jerryy said:

Fantastic!

I know from your various postings you have been working on this for a while, it came together. So very well done.

Oh yeah, great playing on the song as well 😀.

Thank you very much! ❤️