Can I charge Canon 5D Mark II/III LP-E6 batteries from USB while traveling off-grid?
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I use a Canon 5D Mark II/III with LP-E6 batteries and sometimes spend extended time away from mains power. I have a small off-grid power source that can provide up to about 10W over USB, and I’d like to know whether USB chargers exist for these batteries. If USB charging isn’t practical, what other portable charging options are commonly used?
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The Bower XC-CE6 3-in-1 Individual Battery Charger for Canon LP-E6 description at amazon.com says it can charge your LP-E6 batteries via USB. I've never used one.
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Yes—USB chargers do exist for Canon LP-E6 batteries used in the 5D Mark II/III. Community replies mentioned both a single-battery USB charger and a dual-battery USB charger for LP-E6 packs.
The main limitation is power. Standard USB at 5V may be slower and can be insufficient depending on the charger and your power source, so charging performance off a small camp power device may vary.
If USB charging isn’t reliable enough, a common alternative is to use a 12V setup instead: for example, a solar panel or other portable power source that provides 12V DC, paired with a car-style/cigarette-lighter battery charger for LP-E6 batteries.
So the practical options are:
- a dedicated USB LP-E6 charger for light, compact travel
- a 12V DC charger if you need a more established off-grid solution
Before buying, just confirm the charger specifically supports Canon LP-E6 batteries and check its required input voltage/current.
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