Recording Time; Playing Time - Sony Handycam DCR-PC3 Operating Instructions Manual

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Recording time

Battery pack
NP-FS11 (supplied)
NP-FS21
NP-FS31
NP-F10
NP-F20
NP-F30
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Playing time

Battery pack
NP-FS11 (supplied)
NP-FS21
NP-FS31
NP-F10
NP-F20
NP-F30
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
10
Recording with
the viewfinder
Continuous* Typical**
70 (60) 35 (30)
150 (135) 85 (70)
235 (210) 120 (105)
60 (50) 30 (25)
120 (105) 65 (55)
175 (160) 90 (80)
Playing time
on LCD screen
60 (50)
130 (115)
200 (145)
50 (45)
100 (90)
150 (135)
Recording with
the LCD screen
Continuous*
55 (50)
120 (110)
185 (170)
45 (40)
95 (85)
140 (125)
Playing time
with LCD closed
75 (70)
165 (145)
250 (235)
60 (55)
130 (115)
190 (170)
Typical**
30 (25)
60 (55)
95 (85)
25 (20)
50 (40)
70 (60)