Battery performance

    22-Aug-2008
    8200244900

    Solution

    The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.

    Using the hard disk
    Battery packUsage timeRecording mode
    MXP FXP XP+ SP LP
    BP-807
    BP-808
    Maximum recording time80 min. 85 min. 90 min. 95 min. 95 min.
    Typical recording time*50 min. 50 min. 55 min. 60 min. 60 min.
    Playback time100 min. 115 min. 115 min. 120 min. 120 min.
    BP-819Maximum recording time170 min. 170 min. 185 min. 190 min. 190 min.
    Typical recording time*105 min. 105 min. 115 min. 115 min. 115 min.
    Playback time205 min. 235 min. 235 min. 245 min. 245 min.
    BP-827Maximum recording time265 min. 270 min. 290 min. 290 min. 295 min.
    Typical recording time*170 min. 170 min. 175 min. 175 min. 180 min.
    Playback time325 min. 360 min. 370 min. 380 min. 380 min.
    * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.

    Using a memory card
    Battery packUsage timeRecording mode
    MXP FXP XP+ SP LP
    BP-807
    BP-808
    Maximum recording time90 min. 95 min. 95 min. 95 min. 95 min.
    Typical recording time*55 min. 55 min. 60 min. 60 min. 60 min.
    Playback time125 min. 125 min. 130 min. 130 min. 130 min.
    BP-819Maximum recording time185 min. 190 min. 200 min. 200 min. 200 min.
    Typical recording time*110 min. 115 min. 120 min. 120 min. 120 min.
    Playback time260 min. 260 min. 265 min. 265 min. 265 min.
    BP-827Maximum recording time285 min. 290 min. 295 min. 295 min. 295 min.
    Typical recording time*175 min. 175 min. 180 min. 180 min. 180 min.
    Playback time380 min. 380 min. 380 min. 385 min. 385 min.
    * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.

    CAUTION
    • The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
    • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.