The Lifespan of the Canon DIGITAL REBEL XTI Battery

The life of a rechargeable battery for Canon DIGITAL REBEL XTI Digital Camera operating under normal conditions is generally between 500 to 800 charge-discharge cycles.

This translates into one and a half to three years of battery life for the average user. As the DIGITAL REBEL XTI battery begins to die, the user will notice a decline in the running time of the battery. When a battery that originally operated the device for two hours is only supplying the user with an hour's worth of use, it's time for a new Canon DIGITAL REBEL XTI replacement battery.

Recycling Old Canon DIGITAL REBEL XTI Batteries

NiCad, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries should be recycled. Be environmentally conscious - do NOT throw your old Canon DIGITAL REBEL XTI Digital Camera batteries in the trash. If you don't know where your local recycling facility is, call the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association at 1-800-822-8837. They will provide you with the address of the recycling center nearest to you.