Charging, Recording and Playback Time
Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or
playback conditions.
Charging Time
Battery Pack | Charging Time | |
110 min. | ||
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(OPTURA20/optional) | 120 min. | |
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(Optional) | 120 min. | |
(Optional) | 210 min. | |
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(Optional) | 310 min. |
•Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 41º F and 104º F (5º C and 40º C).
•A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging.
Recording Time
Battery Pack | Maximum Recording Time | Typical Recording Time* | ||
| Using the viewfinder | Using the LCD | Using the viewfinder | Using the LCD |
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150 min. | 110 min. | 80 min. | 60 min. | |
150 min. | 110 min. | 80 min. | 60 min. | |
320 min. | 230 min. | 175 min. | 125 min. | |
520 min. | 370 min. | 280 min. | 200 min. | |
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80 min. | 65 min. | 45 min. | 35 min. | |
150 min. | 115 min. | 80 min. | 65 min. | |
150 min. | 115 min. | 80 min. | 65 min. | |
320 min. | 235 min. | 175 min. | 130 min. | |
520 min. | 375 min. | 280 min. | 205 min. |
*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Actual time may be shorter.
•We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.
•To conserve battery charge, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
Playback Time
Battery Pack |
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| (Using the LCD) | |
– | 70 min. | ||
(OPTURA20/optional) | 130 min. | 140 min. | |
(Optional) | 130 min. | 140 min. | |
(Optional) | 260 min. | 295 min. | |
(Optional) | 430 min. | 470 min. |
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