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BATT ERY L IFE
Battery life is dependent on a number
of variable factors and therefore can-
not be exactly predicted. If the cam-
era is left in the active state instead
of Display Off or Sleep modes for long
periods, for example, then the battery
will become exhausted much faster.
A low camera battery state is indi-
cated by a symbol on the grip display
and in the viewfinder. In addition, an
audible signal sounds.
When the battery is almost complete-
ly exhausted, a warning message Re-
place battery will appear on the grip
display.
Note
When the low battery message in the viewfinder
and the low battery icon on the grip appears,
the camera automatically enters a tempo-
rary power-saving mode. This is recognizable
by a slower pace for all the actions in a cap-
ture sequence. The camera actions also sound
differently.
This mode is designed so that you can continue
working for a while, even though the power re-
maining in the battery is too low for working in
the normal manner. Normal action automati-
cally returns with a refreshed battery.
BATT ERY S TATUS
An immediate full-screen information and battery status check appears on the
grip display by holding down the illumination/battery status button. This screen
displays:
• the rmware version
• the number of captures taken since the last battery recharge / change.
• a rechargeable-battery status icon that provides a quick visual check as well as a
figure estimate in percent.
The information regarding the number of captures taken is intended to help you
make an estimate of the number of possible remaining captures according to your
way of working. For example, if you regularly browse a great deal when shooting
or you leave the camera in ON-mode instead of Display Off or Sleep modes, you
would naturally expect to drain the battery sooner than others who don’t. You
should soon be able to build up a picture of how you usually work and can there-
fore estimate that after X number of captures, you normally expect to be able to
take Y captures before the battery is exhausted (when working in a similar manner
in similar conditions).
The percentage information, however, provides another kind of estimate based
more on the amount of charge left in the battery rather than on your normal way
of working.
Remember that these are only estimates and that there are a number of factors
affecting remaining battery charge, ambient temperature for example, as well as
general practice.