https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/My-t7-doesn-t-charge-with-USB/m-p/347842#M10707 <P>Welcome to the forum.&nbsp;<BR /><BR /></P><P>No, the camera cannot be charged or powered via the USB cable.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:23:17 GMT jrhoffman75 2021-07-22T11:23:17Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/My-t7-doesn-t-charge-with-USB/m-p/347838#M10706 <P>I'm trying to use my canon t7 as a webcam, but the usb won't charge it.&nbsp; Is there any way to plug it in so it charges while running?&nbsp; Thanks!</P> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:37:37 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/My-t7-doesn-t-charge-with-USB/m-p/347838#M10706 chiefable 2021-07-22T04:37:37Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/My-t7-doesn-t-charge-with-USB/m-p/347842#M10707 <P>Welcome to the forum.&nbsp;<BR /><BR /></P><P>No, the camera cannot be charged or powered via the USB cable.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:23:17 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/My-t7-doesn-t-charge-with-USB/m-p/347842#M10707 jrhoffman75 2021-07-22T11:23:17Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/My-t7-doesn-t-charge-with-USB/m-p/347850#M10708 <P>You have to use Canon's AC power adapter and DC coupler (basically a "dummy" battery that plugs into the battery compartment) to power the T7 from the AC line.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(Canon CA-PS700 adapter and DR-E10 DC coupler)</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Rodger</P> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:25:11 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/My-t7-doesn-t-charge-with-USB/m-p/347850#M10708 wq9nsc 2021-07-22T15:25:11Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/My-t7-doesn-t-charge-with-USB/m-p/347875#M10709 Thank you so much! Cheers! Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:06:56 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/My-t7-doesn-t-charge-with-USB/m-p/347875#M10709 chiefable 2021-07-22T22:06:56Z