Charging, Recording and Playback Time

Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or

playback conditions.

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Charging Time

Battery Pack

Charging Time

BP-407 (Supplied)

85 min.

 

 

BP-406 (Optional)

70 min.

 

 

BP-412 (Optional)

130 min.

BP-422 (Optional)

220 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*

 

Basicsthe

Mastering

 

Using the Viewfinder

Using the LCD

Using the Viewfinder

Using the LCD

 

 

 

 

BP-407 (Supplied)

75 min.

60 min.

40 min.

35 min.

 

 

 

BP-406 (Optional)

70 min.

55 min.

40 min.

30 min.

 

 

 

BP-412 (Optional)

120 min.

100 min.

70 min.

60 min.

 

 

 

BP-422 (Optional)

230 min.

190 min.

130 min.

110 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

Playback Time

 

 

(Using the LCD)

BP-407

(Supplied)

85 min.

BP-406

(Optional)

80 min.

BP-412

(Optional)

140 min.

BP-422

(Optional)

260 min.

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