Battery Performance (EOS REBEL T1i / EOS 500D)

Last Updated : 03-Apr-2009
Issue Number : 8200493000

Solution

Battery Life (number of shots)

Temperature	Shooting Conditions
Temperature	No Flash	50% Flash Use
At 23℃ / 73℉	Approx. 500 shots	Approx. 400 shots
At 0℃ / 32℉	Approx. 490 shots	Approx. 380 shots

REFERENCE

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5, shootingthrough the viewfinder, 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. Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.
Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life).

Possible Shots During Live View Shooting

Temperature	Shooting Conditions
Temperature	No Flash	50% Flash Use
At 23℃ / 73℉	Approx. 190 shots	Approx. 170 shots
At 0℃ / 32℉	Approx. 180 shots	Approx. 160 shots

REFERENCE

The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5 battery and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
Continuous Live View shooting is possible for about 1 hour at 23℃ / 73℉ (with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5).

CAUTION

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.