Canon EOS Rebel XS User Manual - Page 28

Checking the Battery Level

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Turning on the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level OK. x : Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains. c : Battery will be exhausted soon. n : Battery must be recharged. Battery Life [Approx. number of shots] Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F Shooting Conditions No Flash 50% Flash Use 600 500 500 400 The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots. The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life). For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 100. 28

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Turning on the Power
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When the power switch is set to <
1
>, the battery level will be
indicated in one of four levels:
z
: Battery level OK.
x
: Battery level is slightly down,
but adequate power remains.
c
: Battery will be exhausted soon.
n
: Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
[Approx. number of shots]
The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5, no Live View shooting,
and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
Checking the Battery Level
Temperature
Shooting Conditions
No Flash
50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F
600
500
At 0°C / 32°F
500
400
The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above
depending on the shooting conditions.
Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the
autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.
The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of
the LCD monitor.
The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Using certain
lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.
Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of
possible shots (shorter battery life).
For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 100.