Canon EOS 50D Instruction Manual page 28

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Turning on the Power
Checking the Battery Level
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the battery level will be
indicated in one of four levels:
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Battery level is OK.
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: Battery level is slightly down,
but adequate power remains.
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Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
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Tempera~ure
[Approx. number of shots]
No Flash 50% Flash Use
800
680
640
540
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511 A, no Live View
shooting, and CIPA (Camera
&
Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
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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 number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated
in the table.
• The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP.. 512 will be about
75% of the figures in the table for23°C/ 73°F. At O°C 132°F, the figures
will be about the same as in the table.
• The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Using certain
lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.
• Using the Image Stabilizer ofthe lens will decrease the number of
possible shots (shorter battery life).
• For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 119.
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