Sony HDR-TG5 - Manual (Page 106)

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Additional information
Recording time of
movies/number of
recordable photos
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image
quality.
Expected time of recording and
playback with the supplied battery
pack
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 SD HD SD
NP-FH50
(supplied)
100 135 50 65
Each recording time is measured under the
following condition:
[ REC MODE]: SP
Recording media: The internal memory or
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, switching the
MODE ramp, 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 when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
Playing time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
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(unit: minute)
Battery pack
Image quality
HD SD
NP-FH50
(supplied)
155 180
The internal memory or “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media is used as the recording media.
Expected recording time of movies
Internal memory
High definition image quality (HD)
(unit: minute)
Recording mode Recording time
HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V
[HD FH] 115 (115) 110 (110)
[HD HQ] 230 (165) 220 (155)
[HD SP] 290 (205) 275 (195)
[HD LP] 390 (300) 370 (285)
Standard definition image quality (SD)
(unit: minute)
Recording mode Recording time
HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V
[SD HQ] 235 (210) 225 (200)
[SD SP] 340 (210) 325 (200)
[SD LP] 715 (460) 680 (440)
Notes
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable
time.
Tips
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999
scenes with high definition image quality (HD),
and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image
quality (SD).
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit
Rate) format to automatically adjust image
quality to suit the recording scene. This
technology causes fluctuations in the recording
time of the media. Movies containing quickly
moving and complex images are recorded at
a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall
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