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Discussion in 'Creative Arts' started by MarkPDX, Dec 13, 2009.

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  1. MarkPDX

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    #1 MarkPDX, Dec 13, 2009
    Been using a Rebel XTi for the last ~3 years and just recently upgraded to a 5D Mk II. Still having trouble getting used to the on/off toggle. It just seems like it's in a difficult place to reach when holding the camera with one hand, the Rebel was really easy to flip on/off with the switch up top. Is the location some pro photographer thing that I don't get? Do you just leave the camera on all the time and let it go to sleep when not in use?
     
  2. 4REphotographer

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    #2 4REphotographer, Dec 13, 2009
    Yeah, just leave it on, I read that turning it on and off uses more battery than just letting it sleep.
     
  3. blackwood

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    #3 blackwood, Dec 14, 2009
    I agreed with Maranello's suggestion. Leave the switch on. In the menu, you set the sleep time (mine is at 2 minutes, I think), and it will wake up more-or-less instantly when you hit the shutter release button.

    When I brought my 40D to Croatia, the only time I turned it off was when I got back to the hotel.
     

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