BG-E22 USB C Charging problem

USB C charging is intermittent. Sometimes the BG-E22 charging light will come on; other times it will not. Usually not. I have two LP-E6N batteries in the BG-E22.

I have taken the batteries out and in. Removed BG-E22 from EOS R and put back (as unlikely as this would seem to be the issue).

I do also see that the batteries seem to "leak" some charge even though camera is off.

any thoughts?

I noticed that after connecting the USB-C cable to camera, it usually starts to charge after you switch the camera on and off. Don't know if this actually helps put it seemed like it helped. I also have the BG-E22 grip and two original Canon LP-E6N batteries in it.

KeijoK wrote:

I noticed that after connecting the USB-C cable to camera, it usually starts to charge after you switch the camera on and off. Don't know if this actually helps put it seemed like it helped. I also have the BG-E22 grip and two original Canon LP-E6N batteries in it.

i can confirm you need the 6n batteries I had the one from my 6d and it didn’t charge

monoprice had the wall outlet for only $11 with two usb cables and it works great

powerbanks are harder to get right I got this one imuto Portable Phone Charger... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KMRCM6Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share and it works perfectly. So for $35 I have both covered.

KeijoK wrote:

I noticed that after connecting the USB-C cable to camera, it usually starts to charge after you switch the camera on and off. Don't know if this actually helps put it seemed like it helped. I also have the BG-E22 grip and two original Canon LP-E6N batteries in it.

Indeed. That's what I do. You need to wake the camera up, then switch off, plug in USB and it starts charging after about 10 seconds.

ATXAARON wrote:

Update: can confirm that the steps outlined above to work to get charging to work. 1. Camera on and unplugged from charger. 2. Tap button to bring camera awake 3. Turn off camera. 4. Plug in charger to camera. 5. 10 seconds later charging begins.

Turning camera on while charging stops the charging.

Correct, and the batteries need to be less than 90% charge otherwise they don't charge. That part is mentioned in the user manual.

Adrian David Payne wrote:

Can anyone answer why the camera still turns on even if the BG-E22 is turned to the OFF position?

From the manual (https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART172182&cat=MIRRORLESS&actp=LIST): "To use the button and dials, turn the vertical-grip operation switch to ON".

The switch on the grip affects only to the buttons and dials, battery power is always provided.

Kittygirl wrote:

I am experiencing the same problem. Went back to the authorized Canon dealer and even tried a new one, same issue. I have noticed that the connection to the grip with the USB-C moves around freely, on both, is this by design? Is there a bad lot that missed quality control? Please share any knowledge. Thank you

Update the firmware https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/supplies-accessories/batteries-grips/battery-grip-bg-e22?tab=drivers_downloads

I use an Apple charger. Works fine. I also use a pd certified battery back and it works fine. Slow charging but it works.  One time I noticed that it didn’t charge even though Light was on. Makes me wonder if the code discharges the battery before it starts charging... only canon would know

digitalredneck wrote:

USB C charging is intermittent. Sometimes the BG-E22 charging light will come on; other times it will not. Usually not. I have two LP-E6N batteries in the BG-E22.

I have taken the batteries out and in. Removed BG-E22 from EOS R and put back (as unlikely as this would seem to be the issue).

I do also see that the batteries seem to "leak" some charge even though camera is off.

any thoughts?

From my experience it is a crappy USB-C plug on the battery grip.  It's loose and sometimes charges, sometimes doesn't.  I now have to check to see if it's charged or take the batteries out and do them separately.  Really wish the battery grips would uniformly use the battery from the 1DXii, but oh well.

I took my R to a basketball game the other day because I love the 28-70 under the basket, and found the battery was only 10% because it had not charged.  Frustrating.  This is the only part of my R where it feels cheap.