15Masteringthe BasicsCharging, Recording and Playback TimeBelow times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording orplayback conditions.Charging Time• Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 5º C and 40º C.• A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike conventionalbattery 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, poweron/off. Actual time may be shorter.• We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think youmight need.• To conserve battery charge, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pausemode.Playback TimeEBattery Pack Charging TimeBP-512 (Supplied) 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 LCDBP-512 (Supplied) 110 min. 90 min. 65 min. 50 min.BP-511 (Optional) 110 min. 90 min. 65 min. 50 min.BP-522 (Optional) 235 min. 185 min. 135 min. 105 min.BP-535 (Optional) 375 min. 290 min. 215 min. 165 min.Battery Pack Playback Time(Using the LCD)BP-512 (Supplied) 115 min.BP-511 (Optional) 115 min.BP-522 (Optional) 250 min.BP-535 (Optional) 400 min.
