Canon EOS Rebel T2i EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 28

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 is OK. x : Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains. c : Battery will be exhausted soon. n : Battery must be recharged. Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F No Flash Approx. 550 shots Approx. 470 shots 50% Flash Use Approx. 440 shots Approx. 400 shots The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. The Battery Grip BG-E8 approximately doubles the number of possible shots with two LP-E8 batteries installed. With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, the number of possible shots at 23°C / 73°F is approx. 470 shots without flash use and approx. 270 shots with 50% flash use. The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following operations: • 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 on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower. For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 109. 28