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Canon DR-E6C DC coupler for R5C in stock at Samy’s

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BerndSimson New Member • Posts: 13
Re: Canon DR-E6C DC coupler for R5C in stock at Samy’s

cortex95x wrote:

I wonder if you could clarify the external power issue for me?

Can one connect, for example, an Anker Powerbank directly to the R5c’s USB-C port, or is the canon DC coupler required?

Thank you in advance.

It seems, a battery or dummy battery is required for the camera to work. The R5c will not turn on without some power in the battery compartment and the battery door closed.

If there is also a PD usb power source attached (such as a PD powerbank or PD usb power adapter), it will use that for the camera power. An indicator on camera screen shows what power source is being used. Any non-PD usb power source is ignored.

Also the usb power needs to be a minimum of 9V at 3A (27W). My Anker PowerCore+ PD 45W works but my Anker PowerCore non-PD does not.

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