Canon EOS 20D Instruction Manual

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Installing and Removing the Battery
Battery Life
[Number of shots]
 
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The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA (Camera & 
Imaging Products Association) testing criteria.
1
Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 
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Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2
Remove the battery.
 
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Slide the battery lock lever as shown 
by the arrow and remove the battery.
Temperature
Shooting Conditions
No Flash
50% Flash Use
At 20°C / 68°F
Approx. 1000
Approx. 700
At 0°C / 32°F
Approx. 750
Approx. 550
Removing the Battery
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The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above 
depending on the shooting conditions.
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The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of 
the LCD monitor.
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Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating the 
autofocus only can reduce the number of possible shots.
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The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated 
in the table.
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The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about 
75% of the figures in the table for 20°C. At 0°C, the figures will be about 
the same as in the table.