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M6ii power through USB

Started Apr 10, 2020 | Discussions thread
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Re: M6ii power through USB
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ken_in_nh wrote:

Why would anyone want to risk breaking the camera's usb connector just for charging? Are the external chargers that big and bulky?

I prefer to charge my batteries externally so I can use my camera while a battery is charging (without a cord dangling).

Lots of equipment uses USB charging exclusively (and have done so successfully for years). It's also getting more popular as circuit designs move more in that direction.  Many people have multiple PD devices now, and it can be very handy using just one (fast) universal charging system.

Myself, I'm like you most of the time and just swap my batteries in and out of a charger, but it's nice having the other option.

R2

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