https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/Running-G9-X-Markii-off-a-charging-bank/m-p/227506#M11568 <P>Currently one cannot take pictures and video while the G9 X Markii is plugged in.&nbsp; I propose that Canon come out with a firmware update tha allows the camera to take pictures and video while plugged in.&nbsp; This would allow users to use a USB charging bank to run the camera if they are taking extended videos or pictures.&nbsp; Canon could sell a battery bank, cable, holding pouch combo instead of the battery adapter kit other companies sell for $20.&nbsp; This would add some value to the Canon user's experience without Canon losing revenue on accessories.</P> Sun, 17 Dec 2017 17:33:46 GMT Robmoo 2017-12-17T17:33:46Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/Running-G9-X-Markii-off-a-charging-bank/m-p/227506#M11568 <P>Currently one cannot take pictures and video while the G9 X Markii is plugged in.&nbsp; I propose that Canon come out with a firmware update tha allows the camera to take pictures and video while plugged in.&nbsp; This would allow users to use a USB charging bank to run the camera if they are taking extended videos or pictures.&nbsp; Canon could sell a battery bank, cable, holding pouch combo instead of the battery adapter kit other companies sell for $20.&nbsp; This would add some value to the Canon user's experience without Canon losing revenue on accessories.</P> Sun, 17 Dec 2017 17:33:46 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/Running-G9-X-Markii-off-a-charging-bank/m-p/227506#M11568 Robmoo 2017-12-17T17:33:46Z