Re: 20D: Why not simple drag-and-drop download?


"Bill" <bill@xxx> wrote in message news:vYGdnRttZOextNbeRVn-vQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> G.T. wrote:
>
> >> I like that it will turn off automatically when I'm walking around. It
> >> springs back to life instantly with a quick tap on the shutter button,
> >> so there's no need to waste battery power.
> >
> >The battery life on my Rebel XT ain't that great so I find it useful,
too.
> >With the quick startup time of the Rebel XT I find no problem with auto
> >power down.
>
> I'm curious, what do you mean that it's not "that great"?
>
> Typically I've noticed an average of about 450+ shots out of a single
> charge when I run the battery down. Though most of the time I top up as
> needed since LiIon batteries work best when not completely drained.
>
> I don't use the image review after each shot, and the internal flash is
> rarely used. I do use the playback feature to review a group of images
> though, but I still find the battery life to be pretty good.

I get about 350 with my usage which is considerably less than my original
Digital Rebel. I use the review image after each shot (I could probably
turn it off) but I playback images alot when I'm on all day hikes or bicycle
rides because I'd rather delete then and there rather than wading through
pics when I get home. I don't use the internal flash much.

Greg



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