Some of these cameras only record for a short amount of time to get around the 2007 EU video camera tax. If everything checks out, it's usually because of that since it's an extremely common limitation, even on late model ones. Some stretch it out to 29 minutes to be 1 minute under the 30 minute cap so it isn't as annoying. The problem is the manufacturers don’t remove it on models bound for countries without this tax out of fear or laziness. It's usually a 15-30 second cap on older models with hardware limitations, but it can also be even shorter on some that can't handle video over long periods of time well. This article goes into it properly. This article also goes into it as well. It's a tax avoidance limitation that's software imposed on 99% of DSLRs and late model point and shoots.
As of 2018/19, it’s dead :-). The problem is old cameras are still affected (until the EU kills the code) nor will all cameras get patched especially older models :-(. Check the manual for anything related to a video recording cap - maybe Nikon isn’t reckless and disables this stupidity on non EU SKUs.
If that isn’t it, try a higher speed memory card like a Class 10. The other reason this commonly happens other then tax avoidance is because people use junky Class 4 cards and expect them to handle HD video recording when it never works. You really need to get a Class 10 SDXC for video - regardless of what the manufacturer says. If the camera is too old for SDXC cards, get a HC Class 10. It looks like SDXC will work in this since there are approved SDXC cards on the Nikon memory card list.
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Have you tried resetting the camera to it's factory settings? See the Owner's Guide on how to do that:
https://www.camerauserguide.net/nikon-co...
Might also want to consider that your batteries are near the end of their lifes.
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@propman I did the reset. I put the card back in that I was using. I got the notice there was no memory available. I put another card in and didn't get the message and was able to shoot video. I bought a new card since the one I was testing with was only 2 gig. Bought a 64 gig. I will know tomorrow evening at my grandson's soccer game if things are working right. Thank you so much for your assistance. I absolutely love this camera and prayed nothing was wrong with it.
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Thanks for the update and keeping fingers crossed for ya at this end. :-)
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@propman The game was a loss, but the camera performed to perfection!!! Got great video and stills. Thank you again!!!
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@patwick That is really great to hear! Thanks for the update. :-)
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