External Power T7?

[Hedgehog1]

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

[deebatman316]

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

[Hedgehog1]

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...

[deebatman316]

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

[Hedgehog1]

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

[deebatman316]

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

[Hedgehog1]

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.

[Hedgehog1]

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

[Stephen]

No worries! That's why I'm here! 😉

[deebatman316]

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