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
MP4
STD
HD
MP4
STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
120
130
130
140
130
140
60
65
65
70
65
70
NP-FV70
250
270
270
290
270
290
125
135
135
145
135
145
NP-FV100
500
540
535
580
535
580
250
265
265
290
265
290

  • 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)
200
215
200
225
200
225
NP-FV70
415
440
415
465
415
465
NP-FV100
830
870
830
925
830
925

  • Top: When the LCD screen is opened
    Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen