Number of Possible Still Image Shots and the Maximum Movie Shooting Time (Battery Life) with EOS REBEL T2i/EOS 550D

    01-Mar-2010
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    Solution

    The number of possible still image shots
    TemperatureWith viewfinder shootingWith Live View shooting
    No Flash50% Flash UseNo Flash50% Flash Use
    At 23 ℃ / 73 ℉Approx. 550shotsApprox. 440 shotsApprox. 200 shotsApprox. 180 shots
    At 0 ℃ / 32 ℉Approx. 470 shotsApprox. 400 shotsApprox. 170 shotsApprox. 150 shots

    REFERENCE
    • The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8 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).
    • Continuous Live View shooting is possible for approx. 1 hr. 30 min. at 23℃ / 73℉ (with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8).

    The maximum possible movie shooting time
    TemperatureTotal Recording time
    At 23 ℃ / 73 ℉Approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
    At 0 ℃ / 32 ℉Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.

    NOTE
    • The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8.
    • When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 " " or higher.
    • If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie might not be recorded properly. And if you playback a movie on a card having a slow reading speed, the movie might not playback properly.
    • After you start shooting a movie, the movie shooting will stop automatically if the file size reaches 4 GB or if the movie length reaches 29 min. 59 sec. To start movie shooting again, press the < > button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.)

    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.