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)
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
NP-FV100
785
870
830
925
870
980

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