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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 (OPTURA10)
110 min.
BP-512 (OPTURA20/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-512 (Supplied)
150 min.
110 min.
80 min.
60 min.
BP-511 (Optional)
150 min.
110 min.
80 min.
60 min.
BP-522 (Optional)
320 min.
230 min.
175 min.
125 min.
BP-535 (Optional)
520 min.
370 min.
280 min.
200 min.
BP-508 (Supplied)
80 min.
65 min.
45 min.
35 min.
BP-512 (Optional)
150 min.
115 min.
80 min.
65 min.
BP-511 (Optional)
150 min.
115 min.
80 min.
65 min.
BP-522 (Optional)
320 min.
235 min.
175 min.
130 min.
BP-535 (Optional)
520 min.
375 min.
280 min.
205 min.
Battery Pack
(Using the LCD)
BP-508 (OPTURA10)
–
70 min.
BP-512 (OPTURA20/optional)
130 min.
140 min.
BP-511 (Optional)
130 min.
140 min.
BP-522 (Optional)
260 min.
295 min.
BP-535 (Optional)
430 min.
470 min.