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05/07/2006 04:21:26 PM · #1
We all read about how long the company thinks our battery will last, and the magazine reviews give some number as well.

Real world use counts the most.

I finally ran down the battery in my 30D. Took 1,494 shots to do it. Veyr little flash, but lots of everyhing else, including a month in time.
05/07/2006 04:24:41 PM · #2
I didn't count the numbers, but yesterday I was thinking about when I've changed my battery... I couldn't remember!

do you know how much Canon says?
05/07/2006 04:50:44 PM · #3
Can't remember off the top of my head but its in the manual, the number is over 1,000 shots though. I've noticed I'm getting around 1,000 to 1,200 with about 50% flash usage.

Its awesome...
05/07/2006 05:55:32 PM · #4
I've run down the battery in my XT in one day.. probably 400+ shots, and a lot of chimping. I think the chimping is what did it in sooner :P
05/07/2006 05:59:19 PM · #5
Originally posted by MadMan2k:

I've run down the battery in my XT in one day.. probably 400+ shots, and a lot of chimping. I think the chimping is what did it in sooner :P


The chimping will shorten the life of the battery, so will IS. I leave my 20D and 1D MKIIn turned on most of the time (yes, even when packed away)and have to remind myself to charge the batteries before going out/away.
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