Charging, Recording and Playback Times

The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions.

Battery Pack

 

BP-208

 

 

 

 

Charging Time

 

160 min.

Max. Recording Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder

 

120 min.

 

 

 

 

 

LCD

normal

115 min.

 

 

bright

110 min.

 

 

 

 

Typical Recording Time*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder

 

70 min.

 

LCD

normal

70 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

bright

65 min.

 

 

 

 

Playback Time

 

135 min.

*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.

We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). Outside the temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), the charge indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops.

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.

To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode.

We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

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