topic Re: External Power T7? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

External Power T7?

Hedgehog1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:15:55 GMT

Is it possible to utilize an external power bank to power the T7 through the USB port? Thank You!

Re: External Power T7?

deebatman316 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:20:20 GMT

No it's not possible the camera doesn't support charging via USB.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Re: External Power T7?

Hedgehog1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:24:18 GMT

Thanks for the quick reply! Is it safe to use a "dummy battery" in the T7? I have heard some negative comments about them. Thanks again...

Re: External Power T7?

deebatman316 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:25:25 GMT

No the camera is NOT designed for that.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Re: External Power T7?

Hedgehog1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:46:48 GMT

How about something like this? [Removed link per forum guidelines - replaced with screenshot]

Re: External Power T7?

deebatman316 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:57:10 GMT

It's best to stick with first party Canon gear. Some cameras support this feature. I don't believe Rebels do. Also 3rd party links aren't allowed in the forum a moderator will remove it.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Re: External Power T7?

Hedgehog1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:36:15 GMT

I agree that it is better to stick with Canon gear when possible, and I know that Canon has a dummy battery, but I cannot locate it searching for Canon accessories. I do a lot of time-lapse stuff and need longer battery life than one battery. Thanks for the advice and assistance.

Re: External Power T7?

Hedgehog1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:37:24 GMT

Sorry about including the link! Won't happen again!

Re: External Power T7?

Stephen — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:44:03 GMT

No worries! That's why I'm here! 😉

Re: External Power T7?

deebatman316 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:44:56 GMT

So you're looking for this.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Re: External Power T7?

Waddizzle — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:23:45 GMT

@Hedgehog1 wrote:
How about something like this? [Removed link per forum guidelines - replaced with screenshot]

I doubt if this device works as advertised. Most devices of this nature actually contain a battery that is charged via USB. A standard USB port cannot provide sufficient power to properly charge a camera body.

While the battery can and will begin to charge with most of them, the problem is that the camera consumes power faster than the battery can be charged. The operating battery life is typically shorter than those of a standard Canon rechargeable battery.