Canon ES8600 ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 56

Notes on Using the Batteries E Charging and recording times Time required for full recharge BP-911K* 3 hrs. BP-915 4 hrs. BP-930 6 hrs. BP-945 8 hrs. 30 min. Maximum recording time BP-911K* Using LCD screen 1 hr. 30 min. BP-915 1 hr. 35 min. BP-930 3 hrs. 15 min. BP-945 4 hrs. 55 min. Using viewfinder 2 hrs. 5 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. 4 hrs. 15 min. 6 hrs. 25 min. * The BP-911K Battery Pack is supplied and the other BP-900 series Battery Packs are optional. Advanced Functions • Continuous recording time will be reduced to approx. 50% with continuous use of the video light. • When you use the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder with 2 battery packs attached, maximum recording time will be almost doubled. For example, when you attach 2 BP-945 battery packs, the ES8600 can record up to 12.5 hours continuously (using viewfinder). • These times vary - the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode. • Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures. You can use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between 50° and 86°F (10° to 30°C). At locations with extremely low temperatures such as ski resorts, a warning display might sometimes appear for about five minutes after starting use. • If the battery pack starts to give you much less recording time than usual, it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced. 56