Turning on the Power

zChecking the Battery Level

When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels.

z : Battery level is sufficient.

x: Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used.

c: Battery will be exhausted soon. (Blinks)

n: Recharge the battery.

Battery Life

 

[Approx. number of shots]

 

 

 

 

Temperature

At 23° / 73°F

 

At 0°C / 32°F

No Flash

550

 

470

50% Flash Use

440

 

400

 

 

 

 

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no Live

View shooting, and

IPA ( amera & Imaging Products Association) testing

standards.

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Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E8

With two LP-E8 batteries: approx. twice as many shots as with the camera alone.

With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries (at 23°C / 73°F): approx. 470 shots with no flash, approx. 270 shots with 50% flash use.

The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following operations:

Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.

Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.

Using the lens Image Stabilizer.

Using the LCD monitor often.

The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual shooting conditions.

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

For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 145.

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