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] | |
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Temperature | Shooting Conditions | ||
No Flash |
| 50% Flash Use | |
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At 23°C / 73°F | 500 |
| 400 |
At 0°C / 32°F | 490 |
| 380 |
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The figures above are based on a
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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