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Notes on Using the Batteries

Charging and recording times

These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need.

You will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode.

Battery pack

 

BP-406

BP-412

BP-422

 

 

 

(optional)

(optional)

Time needed for

 

1 hr. 10 min.

2 hr.

1 hr. 50 min.

full recharge

 

 

 

 

Maximum

Using the viewfinder:

55 min.

1 hr. 40 min.

3 hr. 20 min.

recording time

Using the LCD screen:

45 min.

1 hr. 20 min.

2 hr. 45 min.

Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures. You can use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between 50° and 86°F (10° to 30°C).

If the battery pack starts to give you much less operating time than usual (at normal temperatures), it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced.

These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD, after attaching a fully-charged battery pack. Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures.

Battery pack

Playback time (using the LCD screen)

BP-406

55 min.

BP-412

1 hr. 20 min.

BP-422

3 hr. 20 min.

 

 

Additional

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How much power is left?

The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left:

“CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK” appears in the display for 4 seconds when the power is completely exhausted. The empty battery mark then appears and starts to flash. The power indicator light also flashes.

The indicator is not constant — different levels will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions.

100% 75% 50% 25%

CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0%

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10, elura20 specifications

The Canon Elura 20 and 10 are part of Canon's compact camcorders that gained popularity for their easy portability and user-friendly features. Designed with the modern user in mind, these camcorders combine advanced technology with functionality, making them appealing to both amateur and more experienced videographers.

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The Elura series is equipped with a 1/4-inch CCD sensor that delivers good color reproduction and decent low-light performance. This sensor captures video in a resolution of up to 680 horizontal lines, ensuring sharp and clear images even in complex lighting conditions. The camcorders support the MiniDV format, a choice that offers high-quality video recording for users looking for professionalism without the bulkiness of larger cameras.

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