Bushymonster Loc: Oklahoma City. OK.

When shooting video sometimes my camera will stop after a couple of minutes. Does anyone know why the camera does this? I thought that it was suppose to run until I pushed the video button a second time.
-Bushy

raysass Loc: Brooklin, On, Canada.

It's a copyright issue. A DSLR has to stop after a few minutes and restart again so it cannot be classified as a video camera.
Your manual will tell you the recording times.
Ray.

Bushymonster Loc: Oklahoma City. OK.

Thanks a lot. I seen on TV a while back that was suppose to be shot with a DSLR and just thought it would or should continue to run. Thank you a lot for clearing that up. I missed it in the manual.
-Bushy

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

I shoot a lot of video with my t3i and I've experienced no such problem. Sounds to me as if its a card problem. Are you using a class 10 card? Is it properly formatted in the camera? If I were you the first thing I'd do is replace the card. Normally when a camera stops recording video it's because the buffer is full because the card can't accept data as fast as the buffer wants to send it.

Bushymonster Loc: Oklahoma City. OK.

I think it's a 10 64 gig card. I can't afford to get the really fast card. I look online every day to see what kind of deals are out there on one.
-Bushy

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

There are several possible reasons for starters, I may not have the numbers exact, but in principle:

There is max limit of around 30 mins per video segment for import duty / taxation reasons

The largest a single file video segment can get to is 4GB (32 bit file system limit on the card) which can be upto around 12 mins at hi def video I think

The sensor could get hot and shut things down, which wouldn't then restart immediately normally.

Check the manual or ask Mr. Google.

faygo Loc: Tucson, AZ

WHAT???? never heard of such "stuff".

raysass Loc: Brooklin, On, Canada.

DSLR's are limited to take video's otherwise if classified as a video camera there would be increased tariff and duties.

One Jughead Loc: Greene County, OH

The manual says 29 min 59 seconds maximum for each video segment - about 4GB.

raysass Loc: Brooklin, On, Canada.

Weird that it's one second short of 30 minutes.Maybe that's the difference between a DSLR and video camera?

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

The 29 mins is the tarif limit

4GB of 1080p hi def is around 12 mins

raysass Loc: Brooklin, On, Canada.

OK.

One Jughead Loc: Greene County, OH

Imaging Source review
Canon T5i Basic Video Specs

1,920 x 1,080 (Full HD / 1080p) at 30 & 24 frames per second, 1,280 x 720 (720p) at 60 frames per second, and 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 frames per second
TTL (through the lens) matrix metering using the main image sensor
MOV file format, with H.264/MPEG-4 AVC encoding with variable bitrates
Autofocus can be triggered during movie recording by pressing the shutter button, or continuous AF can be enabled
Manual focus also available
Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity can be controlled in Manual exposure modes, both before and during recording
ISO sensitivity can also be controlled automatically in Manual exposure mode
All three exposure variables are controlled automatically in other exposure modes
Video recording can be started and stopped with dedicated movie button or optional RC-6 remote control
Seven-step LCD brightness adjustment available
LCD brightness must be adjusted before capture starts
16-bit, 48KHz, Linear PCM audio from internal stereo microphone or an optional external 3.5mm stereo jack
Automatic or fine-grained 64-step audio sensitivity adjustment available, including level display with peak hold indication (the level meter is only displayed when in manual level setting menu screen)
Still images can be captured while in video recording mode, but doing so pauses recording for a second or so
Movies can be "trimmed" in-camera, selecting just the portion you want and optionally saving it as a new file
Video Snapshot feature lets you record quick video clips in 2, 4 or 8 second durations, which can be joined together in Video Snapshot Albums and be set to music
If an attached Canon flash unit has an LED light, it can automatically enable it in low-light shooting in all except Manual mode

Video duration limited to 29 minutes, 59 seconds maximum

File size restricted to 4 GB maximum; automatically and seamlessly spans movie capture across a second file if needed
If sensor temperature threshold is exceeded, shooting may stop before either limit is reached; camera warns before threshold is reached
Single SD memory card slot. Uses SD, SDHC, SDXC cards, Speed Class 6 or faster recommended.
Histogram is available in manual mode, but only before capture starts
Two grid displays (3x3, 6x) are available, but only before capture starts
"Clean" HDMI output not supported. Live view feed is only about 50% of screen, surrounded by black area containing readouts.

Bushymonster Loc: Oklahoma City. OK.

Not to change the subject but I have tried to change the histogram on a photo with Lightroom and totally messed up the photo. I didn't save it so I didn't loose the photo but I don't have a lot of luck in editing a photo. I know you guys are the pro's and I thank you for all of the help, not just in this one subject but you sharing your expertise in all of the subjects. I have nothing but the utmost help you provide. You are appreciated if by no one else you have my thanks. Most of you have nothing but help in your post. Thank you all again.
-Bushy

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Do you short JPG or raw or both?

If you just shoot JPG then you made a good call by not saving the file with its original name and overwriting the original. So if you stay with JPG use 'save as' so that you generate a new version with a modified name but still have the original.

Many of us here would recommend raw since raw works by keeping the original image data captured by the camera, and then a set of actions that modify it, but retains the original file. So you can go back and delete the changes and start over. There are a lot of additional benefits.

Many of us shoot both JPG and raw - storage is inexpensive - and get the best of both worlds. If the JPG looks good out of the camera, except maybe a cropping etc, then it is quick and easy. If you really like a photograph and want to work on it to get the very best out of it, raw is far superior.

It all comes down to personal choice, neither is "better" in a general sense, but one approach or the other can be better for certain purposes or better for an individual's style or working.

Hope that helps.