AC Adapter AC-E6N: Is this compatible with the EOS R5?

[J03_D4ncer]

Canon has this item, AC Adapter AC-E6N, listed on its website with no information other than an overview. Is this compatible with the EOS R5? Thank you.

[Waddizzle]

I suggest looking on the R5 product page to see what accessories are listed.

Connecting a Canon body to an AC outlet typically involves two pieces. First there is an AC-to-DC adapter, which plugs into a wall outlet. This provides power to a “dummy battery” that installs inside of the battery compartment.

Canon cameras use a variety of batteries, so Canon makes a variety of dummy batteries to be used the same AC-to-DC Adapter.

[J03_D4ncer]

Thank you Waddizzle. You are correct. It is compatible. Stay safe.

[AtticusLake]

I just found this product page for this device:

https://store.canon.co.uk/canon-ac-e6n-ac-adapter/1425C007/?sku=1425C007

And under "Guaranteed compatibility with", it lists the R5. However it says "Must be used with Canon DR-E6 DC coupler" (which is the dummy battery part). So it looks like you should be safe if you have that coupler.

[J03_D4ncer]

Thank you AtticusLake. Your handle would make a great name for a new Intel CPU. I contacted USA.Canon. Man, am I glad I went with Canon - excellent customer support. USA.Canon doesn't sell the DR-E6 DC coupler. Strange - across the pond, UK.Canon sells the part, but it's backordered as is the complete kit sold by Adorama, however, USA.Canon does sell a USB Power Adapter PD-E1 and it's listed as an R5 accessory. One can find instructions for its use in the R5 Advanced User Manual, the pdf, on page 860.

[Waddizzle]

The USB power adapter is NOT compatible with your camera. You need the AC Adapter and the DC Coupler, as described in detail by Atticus Lake.

[J03_D4ncer · Accepted solution]

I decided to sidestep all that and stick with batteries. Canon makes other avenues inappropriate. Purchased extra batteries and a charger that utilizes a USB A male to USB micro B male charging cable. I can use that with the Anker power bank (rated at 26,800 mAh) that I already own. The Canon batteries are rated 2,130 mAh. I thank you, Waddizzle and AtticusLake, for providing me with useful information and helping me with this. I wish you both, and your loved ones, a safe, healthy and covid-19 free happy holiday season.