Canon C12-8453, Service Manual

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10.1 BATTERY PACK BP-300
10.1.1 Overview
Developed at the same time as the EOS ELAN 7 E / EOS 30, this EOS ELAN 7 E / EOS
30-dedicated battery pack features a shutter button and AE lock button on the vertical
grip. It houses four size-AA alkaline, Ni-Cd, or Ni-MH batteries. (Size-AA lithium
batteries cannot be used.) Also, a battery spacer in the battery chamber can be propped
up to enable two CR123A lithium batteries (which also powers the camera) to be used.
10.1.2 Features
(1) Compatible with four size-AA batteries or two CR123A lithium
batteries
• Uses alkaline, Ni-Cd, or Ni-MH batteries.
• Uses CR123A lithium batteries.
(2) Vertical-grip shutter button provided
• ON/OFF switch provided.
(3) Vertical-grip AE/FE lock button provided
(4) Compact and lightweight
• 152.4 (W)
×
78.5 (H)
×
67.3 (D) mm, 150 g (excluding batteries)
(5) Built-in cover for electrical contacts
• The cover opens automatically when the battery pack is attached to the camera.
• When the battery pack is detached from the camera, the cover closes automatically
to protect the contacts.
(6) Hand strap eyelet and tripod socket provided (hand strap sold
separately)
Part 1: General Information
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Fig. 1-29 EOS ELAN 7 E / EOS 30 + BATTERY PACK BP-300