35Turning on the PowerWhen the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one offour levels.z : Battery level is sufficient.x : Battery level is low, but thecamera can still be used.c : Battery will be exhausted soon.(Blinks)n : Recharge the battery.Battery LifeThe figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no LiveView shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testingstandards.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 withno flash, approx. 270 shots with 50% flash use.z Checking the Battery LevelTemperature At 23° C / 73°F At 0 °C / 32° FNo Flash Approx. 550 shots Approx. 470 shots50% Flash Use Approx. 440 Shots Approx. 400 shotsThe number of possible shots will decrease with any of the followingoperations:• 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 actualshooting conditions.The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending onthe lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 147.
