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Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Recording time
Playing time
“HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard definition image quality.
Recording time
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute)
Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time
Image quality HD STD HD STD
NP-FV30 (supplied) 95 105 45 50
NP-FV50 180 200 90 100
NP-FV70 375 415 185 205
NP-FV100 745 830 370 415
Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD)
movies with [
REC Mode] set to [Standard ].
Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE
lamp, and zooming.
Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 ˚C (77 °F). 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended.
The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.
The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use
your camcorder.
Playing time
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute)
Battery pack
Image quality HD STD
NP-FV30 (supplied) 135 145
NP-FV50 255 280
NP-FV70 525 565
NP-FV100 1045 1120
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