Turning on the Power

Checking the Battery Level

When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:

z: Battery level is OK.

x : Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains.

c: Battery will be exhausted soon.

n: Battery must be recharged.

Battery Life

 

[Approx. number of shots]

 

 

 

Temperature

Shooting Conditions

No Flash

 

50% Flash Use

 

 

At 23°C / 73°F

500

 

400

 

 

 

 

At 0°C / 32°F

490

 

380

 

 

 

 

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5, shooting through the viewfinder, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.

The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions.

Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.

The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor.

The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.

Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life).

For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 107.

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Cannon 500D instruction manual Checking the Battery Level, Battery Life, Temperature Shooting Conditions