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M6ii power through USB

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

rrc1967 wrote:

Photato wrote:

Photato wrote:

Hoka Hey wrote:

I just wanted to report back that the converter/charger system and battery listed below work.

I tested them last night in silent shutter mode. The M6ii shot 30 second exposures continuously for over 9 hours in. It looks like the battery still has more than half a charge remaining, but I did not look at the charge level before I started. So, I'm not sure where the battery level was when I started. This combo is more than enough for an entire night of exposures for star trails which is the original problem I needed to solve.

Thanks to everyone for their helpful comments.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J3DRKKM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079Z4RHZZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So I had a chance to test it yesterday and all I can say is that this is one of the best accessories I have purchased for the M6ii.

I paired with my small RavPower 10000 mAh powerbank, even while charging my phone using the other port it lasted forever.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y9QYCDC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_CvdLFbWBYRVNC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

For those considering the $60 Canon OEM battery or the AC adpater, this is a much better option. It is actually better than power through USB, since this is a more solid connection, leaving the USB-C port free for other uses.

Now is hard to justify getting the one who connects to an AC outlet given that the powerbank is portable and last long enough

Highly Recommended !

Ok, I found an issue with my powerbank.

Most powerbanks will shut down their charging port once the current demand goes down.

When the M6 II goes into sleep mode and you try to wake it up, it won’t since the power source has been cut down already.

To turn on the powered port again you need to unplug and replug the USB cable.

My powerbank has a button i just press that when it happens.

Mine too, I forgot to mention that as another way to turn it back on, but still the issue remains, the power is cut down and that might be an issue with resetting some values to default in certain shooting modes like focus position for instance.

Also when I hit that powerbank button it reboots a mini router I have in the other port.

This is acknowledged as a minor issue to be aware of by the DC coupler manufacturer.

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