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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 (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.