How Much Charge is Left in Camera Battery

Checking the condition of batteries in a camera and the amount of charge in spare digital camera batteries often is overlooked. It is easy to do and takes just seconds. Routinely checking the batteries will prevent missing great photographic opportunities down the road. Some missed chances can never be replaced.

1. Power up the camera.
2. Look for a battery symbol in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor on the back of the camera. It should be in one of the corners of the display; the location depends on the camera's model and manufacturer. If a battery symbol isn't found on some Canon and other cameras, it means the battery is fully charged.
3. Determine the amount of black inside the battery symbol. This indicates the remaining charge. It's a good idea to check the manual for the accurate interpretation of this symbol.
4. Recharge the battery if you have any of the following: battery symbol is flashing, a "battery discharged" warning is flashing, a battery symbol has a slash through it, or the camera won't stay powered up.
5. If the camera battery needs to be recharged, turn the camera off, remove the battery and insert it into the battery charger.
6. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. When charging is complete, unplug the charger. Return the battery to the camera.

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