Canon 550D - Manual (Page 109)

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
Under [6 Live View function settings],
set [Live View shoot.] to [Enable].
Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots]
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8 and CIPA
(Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
Continuous Live View shooting is possible for approx. 1 hr. 30 min. at
23°C/73°F (with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8).
To Enable Live View Shooting
Temperature
Shooting Conditions
No Flash 50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F 200 180
At 0°C / 32°F 170 150
During Live View shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun. The
sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components.
Cautions for using Live View shooting are on pages 121-122.
When flash is used, there will be two shutter sounds, but only one shot will
be taken.