Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack


“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