Recording |
Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power |
You can check the remaining video recording time on the built-in memory and SD card as well as the remaining battery power.
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Press the 
button.
Display the remaining recording time.
The remaining recording time is displayed only in the video recording mode.
Press the button to check the remaining recording time of each recording media.
While the remaining recording time is being displayed, touch the operation button "BATTERY ICON" to display the remaining battery power.
To exit the display, touch the 
button.
Display the remaining battery power.
To exit the display, press the button or touch the button.
Remaining battery power will not be displayed when the AC adapter is connected.
Memo
- You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time display.
Select the video quality with the slider and touch
.
Approximate Video Recording Time
| Quality | Built-In Memory (GZ-MS250) |
Built-In Memory (GZ-MS230) |
SDHC Card 4 GB | SDHC Card 8 GB | SDHC Card 16 GB | SDHC Card 32 GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRA FINE |
7 h 30 m |
1 h 50 m |
56 m |
1 h 50 m |
3 h 45 m |
7 h 30 m |
| FINE |
11 h 20 m |
2 h 45 m |
1 h 20 m |
2 h 50 m |
5 h 40 m |
11 h 20 m |
| NORMAL |
15 h |
3 h 40 m |
1 h 45 m |
3 h 45 m |
7 h 30 m |
15 h |
| ECONOMY |
40 h |
9 h 50 m |
4 h 57 m |
10 h |
20 h |
40 h |
Built-in memory applies to GZ-MS230 only.
The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.
Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)
| Switch | Image Size | Quality | SD Card 256 MB | SD Card 512 MB | SD Card 1 GB | SD Card 2 GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still Image |
832x624 (4:3) |
FINE |
970 |
1950 |
3950 |
7590 |
| Still Image |
832x624 (4:3) |
STANDARD |
1450 |
2930 |
5930 |
9999 |
| Video |
640x480 (4:3) |
FINE |
1450 |
2930 |
5930 |
9999 |
| Video |
640x480 (4:3) |
STANDARD |
2080 |
4180 |
8480 |
9999 |
| Video |
640x360 (16:9) |
FINE |
1820 |
3660 |
7420 |
9999 |
| Video |
640x360 (16:9) |
STANDARD |
2430 |
4880 |
9890 |
9999 |
Up to 9999 still images may be recorded on the built-in memory and SD cards with at least 4 GB capacity (regardless of image size and quality).
Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)
| Battery Pack | Actual Recording Time | Continuous Recording Time |
|---|---|---|
| BN-VG107U (Supplied) |
50 m |
1 h 30 m |
| BN-VG114U |
1 h 40 m |
3 h 5 m |
| BN-VG121U |
2 h 35 m |
4 h 40 m |
The above are values when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “LCD BACKLIGHT” is set to “STANDARD”.
The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is stopped repeatedly.
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.)