Charging a Canon R6
Dec 30, 2021 11:19:10 #
edfgrf1951
Loc: Chatsworth Ga.
Has anyone charged their battery while inside the camera? If so what did you use other than the Canon $190 option?
Dec 30, 2021 14:59:44 #
edfgrf1951 wrote:
Has anyone charged their battery while inside the camera? If so what did you use other than the Canon $190 option?
Huh, I have never charged a battery in a camera - I own extra batteries so I can use the camera while batteries charge.
Dec 30, 2021 16:08:23 #
edfgrf1951
Loc: Chatsworth Ga.
Me either, that is why I asked. It seems when you are out you can charge the battery with a portable charger. When you are at home you can charge with a USB PD charger. I am looking for recommendations besides the $190 Canon option.
Dec 30, 2021 22:55:33 #
twosummers
Loc: Melbourne Australia or Lincolnshire England
I have a Canon EOS R and charge it with battery in camera using my Apple MacBook USB C charger and lead. Works a treat and the Canon battery only takes what it needs.
Dec 30, 2021 23:33:29 #
I’ve always used Wasabi USB chargers. Verrrry cheap from B&H and Blue Nook. My gear uses about 8 different batteries.
Dec 30, 2021 23:42:31 #
I'm able to charge 2 batteries in my EOS R's battery grip through the USB-C port on the grip. I'm unsure of the battery required on the EOS R6 or the configuration but to have this happen on the EOS R, I can only charge LP-E6N batteries in this manner and they have to be authentic Canon batteries. I was lucky enough to have the PD-E1 included with the grip. Sadly the LP-E6N batteries are now discontinued.
If I didn't have the charger, I'd use the standard Canon LC-E6 battery charger. I don't think it's worth the $190.00 personally for the AC adapter. It charges each battery separately so there's no gain in the time factor, just a little convenience.
For more information in your situation, try here:
https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART177964
If I didn't have the charger, I'd use the standard Canon LC-E6 battery charger. I don't think it's worth the $190.00 personally for the AC adapter. It charges each battery separately so there's no gain in the time factor, just a little convenience.
For more information in your situation, try here:
https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART177964
Dec 31, 2021 10:07:50 #
edfgrf1951 wrote:
Has anyone charged their battery while inside the camera? If so what did you use other than the Canon $190 option?
Ah! You mean charging the battery. I thought maybe you meant charging the camera rather than paying cash.
Dec 31, 2021 11:52:29 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
I would be afraid to charge my batteries in my camera. To me you are exposing your camera to an external power source that is not necessary. Battery charges are fine. I take out a low battery put it in the charger and put a fresh one in the camera and are ready to go.
Dec 31, 2021 12:24:21 #
i have an external power pack and i can use it to charge my batteries if a plug in is not available.
Dec 31, 2021 12:26:05 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
That makes sense but I would rather (and do) carry extra batteries.
Dec 31, 2021 16:49:52 #
I have the R6 and don't quite understand why you would need or want to charge in camera. Looks like another accessory that is meant to extract more dollars from one's bank account.
Dec 31, 2021 17:14:10 #
twosummers
Loc: Melbourne Australia or Lincolnshire England
alberio wrote:
I have the R6 and don't quite understand why you would need or want to charge in camera. Looks like another accessory that is meant to extract more dollars from one's bank account.
Charging in Camera with a (now everyday) USB C charger avoids the need for an expensive and extra dedicated charger. So in effect less things to have around or when travelling. Simply using the same charger for phone, iPad and computer.
Dec 31, 2021 17:31:09 #
twosummers wrote:
Charging in Camera with a (now everyday) USB C charger avoids the need for an expensive and extra dedicated charger. So in effect less things to have around or when travelling. Simply using the same charger for phone, iPad and computer.
I suppose you're right if you can charge it in the car like a cellphone, but I've acquired several chargers over the years, I have one in every room. I find it easier to carry extra batteries in my pocket for those times I forget to plug it in the car.
Dec 31, 2021 18:25:57 #
Where did you get your external power pack. I often go to a cabin in the woods where there is no electricity and need to charge camera batteries.
Jan 1, 2022 00:58:44 #
I have charged both an R and an R5 with a solar powered external power pack while on a 19 day trip in the back country of Isle Royale NP, no other charging options available in the wilderness. Worked very well. Charged batteries in camera with a usb cable multiple times with zero problems.
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