Power indicators
When the batteries are low, one of the following icons appears in the Image Display. If no battery
icon appears in
Live View
or
Playback
, the batteries have sufficient power to function normally.
Icon
Description
Battery level is low. Camera will soon power down.
Blinking
Battery is depleted. Camera will power down.
Note
If the camera is without batteries for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset and
you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on the camera.
Number of shots per battery type
The following table shows the minimum, maximum, and average number of shots that may be
obtained using Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Number of Shots
Battery Type
Minimum
Maximum
Average
CIPA
Alkaline
80
160
120
110
NiMH
140
230
200
200
Photo Lithium
300
600
375
375
For Minimum, Maximum, and Average numbers, four pictures are taken per session with at least a
5 minute break between sessions. In addition:
●
The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of
Live View
(30 seconds per
picture),
Playback
(15 seconds per picture), and
Flash On
.
●
The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of
Live View
(10 seconds per
picture) and
Playback
(4 seconds per picture). Flash is used on 25% of the shots.
●
The average number of shots is obtained with
Live View
used for 15 seconds per picture and
Playback
used for 8 seconds per picture. Flash is used on 50% of the shots.
●
The CIPA number is obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging
Products Association.
Battery performance
The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform
in different types of use scenarios:
Type of Use
Alkaline
Photo
Lithium
NiMH
Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per
month
Poor
Fair
Good
Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per
month
Fair
Good
Fair
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