28Turning on the PowerWhen the power switch is set to <1> or <J>, the battery level will beindicated in one of four levels:z : Battery level is OK.x : Battery level is slightly down,but adequate power remains.b: Battery will be exhaustedsoon.n: Battery must be recharged.Battery Life [Approx. number of shots]The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A, no Live Viewshooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.Checking the Battery LevelTemperature Shooting ConditionsNo Flash 50% Flash UseAt 23°C / 73°F 800 640At 0°C / 32°F 680 540The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated abovedepending on the shooting conditions.Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only theautofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use ofthe LCD monitor.The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicatedin the table.The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about75% of the figures in the table for 23°C / 73°F. At 0°C / 32°F, the figureswill be about the same as in the table.The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Using certainlenses can reduce the number of possible shots.Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number ofpossible shots (shorter battery life).For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 119.COPY
