17
Mastering
the Basics
Charging, Recording and Playback Time
Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or
playback conditions.

Charging Time

•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

*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

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Battery Pack Charging Time
BP-508 (ZR65 MC/ZR60) 110 min.
BP-512 (ZR70 MC/optional) 120 min.
BP-511 (Optional) 120 min.
BP-522 (Optional) 210 min.
BP-535 (Optional) 310 min.
Battery Pack Maximum Recording Time Typical Recording Time*
Using the Viewfinder
Using the LCD
Using the Viewfinder
Using the LCD
BP-508
(ZR65 MC/ZR60) 100 min. 75 min. 55 min. 40 min.
BP-512
(ZR70 MC/optional) 180 min. 140 min. 95 min. 75 min.
BP-511 (Optional) 180 min. 140 min. 95 min. 75 min.
BP-522 (Optional) 370 min. 295 min. 195 min. 155 min.
BP-535 (Optional) 590 min. 470 min. 315 min. 250 min.
Battery Pack Playback Time
Using the LCD
BP-508 (ZR65 MC/ZR60) 70 min.
BP-512 (ZR70 MC/optional) 125 min.
BP-511 (Optional) 125 min.
BP-522 (Optional) 250 min.
BP-535 (Optional) 400 min.