Battery Indicator on the Canon T3I: Hi - Does anyone know how I can tell when the battery is getting low? The indicator never changes from the two slashes across the battery icon. I...

rockiroad Loc: South Florida

Hi - Does anyone know how I can tell when the battery is getting low? The indicator never changes from the two slashes across the battery icon. I think it is supposed to have zero slashes/lines when empty but it never changes no matter what settings. Thanks for any help. This is my first post on Ugly Hedgehog so hope I am doing it correctly. I am using the Canon T3I.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Are you using a generic, or counterfeit battery? The factory original batteries work as you expect them to.

RICH0463

I have the same problem....never goes past the two slashes!!!!...

RicknJude Loc: Quebec, Canada

rockiroad wrote:

Hi - Does anyone know how I can tell when the battery is getting low? The indicator never changes from the two slashes across the battery icon. I think it is supposed to have zero slashes/lines when empty but it never changes no matter what settings. Thanks for any help. This is my first post on Ugly Hedgehog so hope I am doing it correctly. I am using the Canon T3I.

My T2i is the same. Just before it goes dead it flashes. I just carry a spare battery at all times. Pain in the ass.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

RicknJude wrote:

My T2i is the same. Just before it goes dead it flashes. I just carry a spare battery at all times. Pain in the ass.

Carrying a spare may be a pain, but it is also SOP. I seldom actually look at the battery indicator. When I need a new battery, I change it.

rockiroad Loc: South Florida

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Now I know it is not just me!! I love being able to ask a question and have it answered so quickly.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

rockiroad wrote:

Hi - Does anyone know how I can tell when the battery is getting low? The indicator never changes from the two slashes across the battery icon. I think it is supposed to have zero slashes/lines when empty but it never changes no matter what settings. Thanks for any help. This is my first post on Ugly Hedgehog so hope I am doing it correctly. I am using the Canon T3I.

The higher level canon bodies like the 60D have battery percentage information, but that isn't available is most, if not all, of the Rebels.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

http://support-th.canon-asia.com/contents/TH/EN/8201008100.html

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I must be the only one whose indicator works :) Both with Canon battery and no-name.

The left end of the icon turns black (to the first slash line) at first indication of low battery. Below is what I see. Interestingly, Steve's link shows black turning to white.

Whuff Loc: Marshalltown, Iowa

My T3i works just like Linda from Maine's, haven't had a problem yet. I don't do a great amount of shooting so my battery seems to last quite a while.

RicknJude Loc: Quebec, Canada

Linda From Maine wrote:

I must be the only one whose indicator works :) Both with Canon battery and no-name.

The left end of the icon turns black (to the first slash line) at first indication of low battery. Below is what I see. Interestingly, Steve's link shows black turning to white.

My T2i starts out like the second pic in your post. Never more than 2 bars. Always has been like this. Even with a grip and 6 AA.
Battery run time is normal but I get very little warning.

rockiroad Loc: South Florida

Hi - thanks for responding. I use both types.

rockiroad Loc: South Florida

Thanks for all the responses. I have a print out from Canon on the T3I showing the different levels of the battery, however, mine has never shown any change. I am going to contact them and see what they have to say. Will let everyone know what I find out.

James Shaw

I just bought a T3i about 3 weeks ago, and I have not had a problem with the battery indicator. It works as described by the literature that came with the camera. I recently purchased an extra battery, but both batteries (new one and one that came with the camera) are Canon batteries.
- Jim

rockiroad Loc: South Florida

Thanks, Jim. I still don't know why mine is not working. I am waiting for a response from Canon. How do you like your camera? Have you used the video? I have yet to try it.