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What You Need to Charge the G7X iii or G5X iii by USB-C

Started Aug 6, 2019 | Discussions thread
Augsburg New Member • Posts: 2
Re: What You Need to Charge the G7X iii or G5X iii by USB-C
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Hi, the new Power Delivery (PD) USB C charging devices are a step up from the older USB technology we've used for years. It is confusing that not all USB C is "Power Delivery" rated. Look for the "PD" designation.

For battery charging in-camera, I bought the following devices on Amazon for my G5Xii, and they all work great with the camera. The portable charger listed below (aka "battery brick") allows charging on-the-go. Prices are December 2019.

Anker 120V Wall Charger for USB C Power Delivery (PD) ($23 on Amazon)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GWQ2GJC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Anker Powerline USB C Cable (Power Delivery rated) ($12 on Amazon)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EMIIFCU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Anker PowerCore 10000 USB C PD Redux Portable Charger ($46 on Amazon)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PXMF52C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The battery brick listed above would theoretically have the capacity to charge the Canon's NB-13L battery about 6 or 7 times.

I've not tried Anker's PD rated USB C car charger (cigarette lighter), but assume it works too.

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Anker-PowerDrive-Adapter-MacBook/dp/B071WYF9HP/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Anker+PD+car+charger&qid=1577662602&sr=8-3

You can also find conventional USB chargers for the G5Xii NB-13L battery, but I would expect they charge pretty slow compared to the USB C PD. However, I assume they'd be fine for use in overnight charging.

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