Next week I am planning to buy the HDR-HC9. I have thought about the hv30 but I still like the HC9. I also plan to buy the NP-FH100 Info-Lithium how long can I expect this battery to last per charge? Also how long does the battery that comes with the battery also last? Thank you all!!! Looking forwad to it.

from the manual - for the fh60 stock battery, 50-55 minutes in "typical usage" - i.e. on/off, zoom, etc continuous record 90-100 min.

The FH100 is a big beast and sticks out the back quite a lot, but is rated 185-205 typ, 345-375 continuous

Personally I prefer the FH70 at 80-85 typ, 150-160 continuous... and the same physical size as the FH60.

Don't know if they stiffened up the HV30 any, but I would guess that the same comparisons between the HC7 and HV20 apply build quality wise. The HC9 is still the same "built like a tank" feel - solid, and sexy in black...

Thanks. I may just get two FH70's. The FH100 just seems to big.

Thanks. I may just get two FH70's. The FH100 just seems to big.


the stock batt, last about an hour. have the 70, is good for about 140 min