battery level can you see the remaining battery level on this camera? i know that has been a problem in other canons
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You cant see the battery level, however I was able to take over 300 pictures and the low battery indicator never came on.
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WOW!!! Thank you for that! I missed taking pictures at a concert and my work Christmas party this weekend!! So pissed about this that I could have just turned the battery around! All I can say is wow....Now I'm wondering if I should keep the camera or not. Hopefully this is all that is wrong with it. It's such a pain to return..exchange..whatever. Thanks for your help!
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I just looked at my camera. It has been in the camera for about 5k weeks and still says full charge. I have not used it in the 5k weeks.
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that is an interesting question. i used the camera quite a bit last fall, and i just checked it (august) because of a new trip i am taking. the batteries were in the camera (which is a silly thin g to do), and they were still "good!" bu the way, i was out in the pacific ocean when i used it. i always take along extra batteries in such situations, and you should too.
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Try another battery? You can call their support number, Is camera still under warranty? Just a few thoughts...good luck
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Hi Robin, I do not have that answer. It has been charged and holding the charge but not much time on camera usage.
883624
There is no LCD display in the battery. The LCD of the camera can show the battery display remaining.
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I discovered the battery compartment must CLICK closed. If it's even 1/32" open you will get the "Change the Batteries" message. I just returned from a cruise and purchased 2 sets of batteries in 4 days thinking the camera was draining them rapidly. I'd get about 20 pics before a low battery message appeared. Upon returning home, I found the batteries were still fully charged and noticed I had not been closing the door 100%.
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You could try getting a new battery and make sure you have the right setting on your camera.
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My advice is to try to return it to the store or to Canon. Mine ate batteries, both rechargeables and regular alkalines, so I returned it. There are so many good reviews on this model that perhaps you and I each got defective ones.
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It shows all the time because the battery is not actually recognized by the camera. It's a third party battery and does not have the "chip" in it that the camera would use to reveal battery percentage. You have to go on a guess as to how long the battery will last. I have gotten up to 2 hours of filming time on one of these.
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I just got my camera back from the Cannon Factory and they said found that it was an internal issue, they replaced "something" and sent it back and it works just fine! Sorry this isn't a more helpful post for those of you without a warranty! I'll keep looking through my paperwork at home and see if they were more specific AT ALL in stating what the mystery "something" was that didn't work. Just wanted to update as I promised I would!
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Did you make sure they are fully charged before loading? Does the original battery work that came with the camera when put in? If not contact Canon directly.
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Yes, the LCD on the top of the camera accurately displays remaining battery power. The icon will also flash when battery failure is imminent.
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I don't shoot video, but I've been out all day taking pics and have never gotten the battery below halfway. Usually it takes a couple days of shooting to get to half. The battery also recharges lightning fast!
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I have a Canon T3i! From my review - "Battery indicator not accurate (other reviewers mention the reason the original Canon battery is expensive is because it has a built in chip that accurately predicts the battery level). From my experience using the Wasabi batteries, it does indicate accurately the battery is full (3 bars) when it is fully charged, but does not indicate the progression of the battery level as it is used. However, five to ten minutes before the batteries are completely drained, it will indicate the battery level at its halfway mark (2 bars) for ~2 minutes and then progresses to 1 bar before the whole battery indicator flashes, giving you the pop up warning to replace batteries." I have a Canon T3i! From my review - "Battery indicator not accurate (other reviewers mention the reason the original Canon battery is expensive is because it has a built in chip that accurately predicts the battery level). From my experience using the Wasabi batteries, it does indicate accurately the battery is full (3 bars) when it is fully charged, but does not indicate the progression of the battery level as it is used. However, five to ten minutes before the batteries are completely drained, it will indicate the battery level at its halfway mark (2 bars) for ~2 minutes and then... » Read More I have a Canon T3i! From my review - "Battery indicator not accurate (other reviewers mention the reason the original Canon battery is expensive is because it has a built in chip that accurately predicts the battery level). From my experience using the Wasabi batteries, it does indicate accurately the battery is full (3 bars) when it is fully charged, but does not indicate the progression of the battery level as it is used. However, five to ten minutes before the batteries are completely drained, it will indicate the battery level at its halfway mark (2 bars) for ~2 minutes and then progresses to 1 bar before the whole battery indicator flashes, giving you the pop up warning to replace batteries." « Show Less
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Just tried removing battery from the grip.(with priority to battery grip) and the camera shut off once I pulled the battery.If battery was set to priority to body and removed the battery grip the camera stayed on. Not sure if one can tell which battery the camera is using during recording (new user to camera) Haven't had the battery die on me yet with a normal day use.