33Turning on the PowerWhen the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will beindicated in one of four levels:z : Battery level is OK.x : Battery level is low, but stillenough for now.c : Battery will be exhausted soon.(Blinks)n : Battery must be recharged.Battery LifeThe figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no LiveView shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testingstandards.The Battery Grip BG-E8 approximately doubles the number of possible shotswith two LP-E8 batteries installed. With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, thenumber of possible shots at 23°C / 73°F is approx. 470 shots without flash useand 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.• Often activating only the AF without taking a picture.• Using the LCD monitor often.• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.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 125.COPY
