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photos > Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
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 MP4 STD HD MP4 STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
110
115
125
130
115
120
55
55
60
65
55
60
NP-FV70
230
240
260
270
240
250
115
120
130
135
120
125
NP-FV100
455
485
515
535
485
500
225
240
255
265
240
250
Top: When the LCD screen is opened
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen
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 [Shooting
Mode], 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, depending on the conditions under which you use
your camcorder, such as when use your camcorder in low temperatures.
Playing time
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute)
Battery pack
Image quality HD MP4 STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
190
215
200
225
215
240
NP-FV70
395
440
415
465
440
490
280