I wrote to Nikon support to see if the Anger PowerCore III Elite could be used to charge and/or Power the Z9. No answer yet but if it works on a Z7II as you describe I would think it will work on a Z9.
great video Joe but I thought it was worth mentioning that powering the camera via usb-c is just that and doesn't actually charge the battery while inside the camera. I think this might be a bit of a common misconception and a bit misleading by Nikon in their marketing for this camera.
Yes, I too thought that the battery was being charged when I connected a powerbank to the USB-C port. It simply prevented the battery from draining. To charge the battery via USB the camera has to be turned Off
I used the links that you posted. The power core doesn't power/charge anything when i have it plugged into the wall and a device at the same time. As soon as i unplug the cord from the wall it well charge/power my camera and other devices. The wall charger alone with the C to C cord plugged in will also charge/power my camera. The orange light will light up.. Nikon Z6ii . Thanks for the info 6:24
What about third party dummy batteries? I would like to use the power bank with the dummy in order to shoot star trails and have the regular battery ready for day shooting. Is this a possibility?
Maybe this is a stupid question, but is there a reason you couldn't use a USB-C to USB-C cable straight to a USB-C power adapter? If doing the same but with the power bank plugged in works it seems like it would work for this too, but I'm assuming there's a reason since you didn't mention it.
I just bought the Z30 and for some reason the lead seems to be very temperamental. I plugged it into the Mac to charge (per instructions) and it worked for a while. I tried to do the same thing again and it doesn't seem to work. Same with using a power bank (using the exact lead). I don't know whether it is the lead, the battery or just the camera itself. I know you mentioned that the lead that comes with it doesn't power the camera, but I've had instances of the led light turning on - just intermittently. Very frustrating!
@@alpaalpaalpa Yes. Option #2 works. It's a Dummy Battery powered by an AC/DC adapter with an appropriate DC voltage required by the Dummy EN-EL15 Battery.
Can I connect ANKOR and my Nikon camera while my ANKOR power adapter is plugged into some power source giving me unlimited power for streaming? Thanks.
The only problem with usb charging is that it prevents tethering. The z8 has two usb ports that eliminates this limit.The batery grip also has a usb that can be used.
Great advice. I've now bought an Anker power bank and 6' cable as suggested to use with my Z5. I'm pleased that I can charge the battery while the camera is off. I hadn't realised that, and that is what I really wanted to be able to do. Thank you.
What I want to ask is this: Can I shoot uninterrupted video for 4 hours without experiencing battery drain problems when this power bank is connected to the Z30?
Great Video, My Z7 has no option on the menu for USB Power Delivery - is this triggered by the battery type (mine is BM-ENEL 15B) or is there another trick? I did download the latest Firmware
Good to see you have your Z9; I'm still awaiting delivery to my local camera store. I have an existing rig for my Z6, powered by V-mount battery and dummy battery in the Z6. I'm trying to figure out what I'll need to power the Z9. I'm guessing some kind of D-Tap to USB-C? Voltage and amps not my strong point. I also have the SmallRig V Mount Battery Adapter Plate, which includes 8V DC output port (presently used to power the dummy battery), two 12V DC output ports, 14.8V D-Tap output port,.and 5V/2A USB output port. Any ideas?
JOE-- This is a wonderful video! I charge my Z6II still using a battery charger mh-25a! Joe, Are you interested in the new Z9? I am for sure! How many Z lenses do you own? Randy Bocksnick(Montana) I have- 24-70 2.8s & Z50 1.8s & Z6II -
Hi Randy - yes I am happy a Z9 was announced but I doubt the price tag will make it a camera many will own. I am guessing it will be over $6500. I am really waiting to see what the Z8 offers (if there ever is one).
Hello, Will these tips work on the Z30? I'm using the cord that came with it and it wont charge when my computer goes to sleep. It also doesn't stay charged for long. Filming with a fully charged battery for under an hour and the battery is in the red
Many thanks - a very useful video. I have a car booster which jump starts my car in very cold weather. It has several usb options to power Laptops, tablets, etc,. I will give that a go and get back to you.
What is the max volts from a external power source requirements (v mount batteries or power bank) that is safe to use to power the z series (specifically the zfc) without frying the camera?
Look underneath the camera. The manufacturer logo used to state a range in volts. I believe all el-en 15 cameras are 7-9V limited. And flash ships were up to 12.5V even 13.5 but that was the early era to account for 8 1.5V lithium AAs.
You certainly can power your camera with USB-A to USB-C, just make sure it's a data-sync type cable not just a charging cable. So you don't need usb-c to usb-c
You can not power your camera with usb-a - what you are doing is using the camera battery. You can slowly charge the battery, but it isn't enough while the camera is on. The difference is in voltage and amps. USB-a does not carry the proper amount of voltage or amps.
Always good information joe. I thought the cord that comes with the z7II chargers my camera while on! The orange light comes on and the power sign comes on next to the battery while I’m shooting! You sure that cord doesn’t charge?
The cord will charge your camera but there is not enough power to operate the camera while it is on. So you will drain the battery. This information is straight from Nikon so I am pretty sure :-)
Just to make sure I understand: I can purchase the Anker USB-C to USB-C cable and plug it into my PC via USB-C to charge, AND I can also plug it into the wall with a standard USB-C adapter to charge the camera? Is this correct?
On the Z9 is there something on the camera display that actually confirms that it's being charged by an external power source? I'm thinking like on a Macbook when you plug it into the mains a lightening bolt appears over the battery ico.
A photo, I found in a Google search, shows the EH-7P power adapter (which Nikon Claims will work to charge EN-EL15C batteries in the MB-N11 grip on my Z6 II) has a 5V 3.0A output. Several 5V 3.1A (Amperage is current drawn so more is just headroom and the MB-N11 should remain within its amperage draw range or result in slightly faster charge) wall warts are readily available and inexpensive in the USB-C output configuration. I have an Anker 20000mAh power pack that I bought to charge my phone or iPad while camping but it is USB-A and 5-6V at 3.0A output. The voltage is what concerns me since I am not sure if the MB-N11 circuitry can take the extra volt? However, it seems to me that any male USB-A to USB-C cable, also available online should work since it would not be solely limited to data like the cable that came with my Z6 II. Or did I miss something here? Also note that the EH-7P seems to be in very limited supply, most of which are “used” on eBay and Adorama has them back ordered with no receipt date posted. B+H doesn’t list it either. Does anyone out there know how much of an electrical fudge factor we actually have with our Nikon equipment?
Really useful thanks (although it would be better if Nikon had put a better battery in it). Anyway, out of interest, can you charge the Z8 battery when using usbc to usbc via the power bank? Or will usbc via the power bank just power the camera only?
Good informaition that I am looking for suitable power bank for nikon z6 ii. thanks Joseph. I have all the different cable so no problem to get new one.
Hello Joseph, Thanks for this very informative video; Nikon only recommends Anker Power bank for Z series cameras, I have Mi 20000 Power bank, Can I use that to charge my Z6 ii, will it damage my camera or battery? I am from India and and the Anker PowerCore+ not available/easily available in the market, Could you please suggest?
Thanks for the info. It Sucks that the camera can not be charged like a phone through the usb-c included, but that but I shouldn’t be surprised that Nikon isn’t going to pass up money making opportunities…
Thank you very much for this video. To the point, short and not rushed still under 10 minutes. I appreciate the fact that you have provided Nikon's part numbers.
Hello Joseph, thanks for the great tips. I recently gotten a second hand z6 ii and i can't get it to charge via USB. When I connect a USB C cable, the light on the camera turns on and off for about 30s then turns off and the camera doesn't charge (being off). Im not sure if the option can be fixed if i take it to a fixer. Thanks
Thanks, Joe. All this is a foreign language. I have difficulty following what people write and this is the only thing I have seen on UA-cam to help. The only thing before I buy a powerbank, however, is to ensure I can fit it to my rig, which is based around a Smallrig half cage. Thanks again.
Brilliant, thank you. I don't own a Z until pick up next week and I'm wondering if, when powering the camera via a brick, there is a power status on the display? Thanks again.
Do you know what the minimum power output delivery on the PD port of USB-C power banks is to be able to use power delivery to power the camera? Would an 18 watt PD port work?
Considering the Nikon EH-7P Charging AC Adapter only outputs 5V@3A (15W) if that combo is listed on the battery, it should. As an example, I have the Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD and it claims to output 5V@3A, 9V@2A or 15V@1.2A (PD negotiates) and it works with the Z6 II to charge/power it just fine.
Hi Joseph, great video. I have one question, so as I understand we can not shoot tethered (for example Capture 1) while we power the camera via usb-c. Or is it possible to do?
@@ShutterSpeak I have had two En-el15c replaced due to problems, one only flickered when put into the charger. The other drained when in the camera when camera was off.
Thanks for the information. I just realised that I'd first need a power bank which accepts USB-C because my current power bank only accepts USB-A. Nikon should have make this user-friendly. This is too hectic.
Hope the video saves you a headache. I would have thought the same but the reason why is that USB-A does not send enough voltage to power the camera. So no way they could have made it that way.
It does work, but the usb-a port has to support QC 3.0, then it can deliver up to 12 volts. QC 3.0 negotiates the voltage with the camera and Will deliver the appropriate voltage, mostly 8 to 9 volts. Not many powerbanks support QC 3.0, Anker does not in the powercore 3. It just has PD on the usb-c port. Then there are some restrictions on usb-a with QC; if you make timelapses with longer intervals, the port shuts off to save energy because of no demand of power is detected during the interval. I don’t know whether usb-c PD has this issue.
Thank you, this is helpful. I noticed I could use a usb-a to usb-c cable to charge the battery when the camera (Z7II) is off, but not to power the camera from the power bank when the camera is on - the camera just uses battery power. I will try the usb-c to usb-c cable.
Hi Joseph, As mentioned on Nikon Product page, I connected my Nikon Z6 II to my Laptop to use it as a webcam/live stream camera. Should I use UCB C to C cable? or C to A is OK ( for both Data Transfer and Powering the Camera as mentioned by Nikon product page). If its USB C-to-C Cable only, is there any benefit of using Apple Thunderbolt Cable (for better Data transfers)?
The USB C to C requirement is for voltage, not bandwidth. I am not sure once you are in USB power mode you will be able to use the webcam feature. I haven't tried it. Let me know your results.
@@ShutterSpeak Thanks Joseh. I found from one of the Nikon Videos that we need to use USB C-to-C for powering the device and for data transfer(Web Conferencing/Live Stream). One follow-up question can we achieve anything better (in terms of charging speed or higher data transfer) using a Thunderbolt Cable compared to USB C-to-C Reference Link on USB Power (&Data Transfer) ua-cam.com/video/PNlXNeH3Osw/v-deo.html
@@fabmartel Thanks. I tried with just USB C Cable. There is a significant lag. I thought its the cable and tried different cables. Then I thought it was my Laptop's USB C port. After spending hours trying to fix the issue, I accidently cam across a video on UA-cam only to learn that Nikon's Web Cam Utility is the issue. Its just 15 frames/second with a very weird resolution. I now ordered Elgato Camlink
Keep in mind that the USB-C is just the connector. Thunderbolt 3 (and 4) use the USB-C connector and the communication standards are backwards compatible with USB 3.x. You should be able to use a quality TB3 cable on TB3 ports as well as ports with USB-C connectors supporting USB 3.1 Gen 1, Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2, 1x2 and 2x2. I myself am using a TB3 cable for power and data on chargers and for data connections and it works great.
Hey Joe, great, clear, helpful video. Can the Anker battery pack be used if I also have on the MB-N10 Battery Pack? Or is that redundant? Thanks so much.
That isn't covered by any Nikon documentation but I don't see why it would change anything. I would think you could still use an external battery pack.
I wrote to Nikon support to see if the Anger PowerCore III Elite could be used to charge and/or Power the Z9. No answer yet but if it works on a Z7II as you describe I would think it will work on a Z9.
I have tested this on the Z 9 and it does in fact power the Z 9.
@@ShutterSpeak Thanks so much, I really appreciate the quick response. Happy New Year!!!
Thank you! You are amazing. I am in India on Vacation and I forgot my battery charger. The instructions you provided saved my trip.
great video Joe but I thought it was worth mentioning that powering the camera via usb-c is just that and doesn't actually charge the battery while inside the camera. I think this might be a bit of a common misconception and a bit misleading by Nikon in their marketing for this camera.
Yes, I too thought that the battery was being charged when I connected a powerbank to the USB-C port. It simply prevented the battery from draining. To charge the battery via USB the camera has to be turned Off
I used the links that you posted. The power core doesn't power/charge anything when i have it plugged into the wall and a device at the same time. As soon as i unplug the cord from the wall it well charge/power my camera and other devices. The wall charger alone with the C to C cord plugged in will also charge/power my camera. The orange light will light up.. Nikon Z6ii . Thanks for the info 6:24
Maybe I missed it, but it would be nice to point out this does NOT work for Z6.
Do i need the power bank to power the camera? Or can i use the usb c directly to the computer?
This trick is as Cool as a Moose!
Moose are very cool. It's true.
What about third party dummy batteries? I would like to use the power bank with the dummy in order to shoot star trails and have the regular battery ready for day shooting. Is this a possibility?
Hi i have nikon z30 is it safe to put usb in phone adapter and plug in wall
Very helpfull!!! 😁
Great video. Thank you for the tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video. Thanks!
I can't find this option in my Z50 camera. Can someone please help me with this 🙏
Maybe this is a stupid question, but is there a reason you couldn't use a USB-C to USB-C cable straight to a USB-C power adapter? If doing the same but with the power bank plugged in works it seems like it would work for this too, but I'm assuming there's a reason since you didn't mention it.
I wonder that myself, do you really need that power bank in the middle?
I just bought the Z30 and for some reason the lead seems to be very temperamental. I plugged it into the Mac to charge (per instructions) and it worked for a while. I tried to do the same thing again and it doesn't seem to work. Same with using a power bank (using the exact lead). I don't know whether it is the lead, the battery or just the camera itself.
I know you mentioned that the lead that comes with it doesn't power the camera, but I've had instances of the led light turning on - just intermittently. Very frustrating!
Thank you for the video and tips. The old Z6, Z7 don't have a USB power delivery feature. Hope they add this next firmware upgrade :)
I do not think that is possible - it is a different battery that is in the other cameras. Thanks for watching!
@@ShutterSpeak I'm wondering if method #2 applies to Nikon Z6 (the older version)
@@alpaalpaalpa Yes. Option #2 works. It's a Dummy Battery powered by an AC/DC adapter with an appropriate DC voltage required by the Dummy EN-EL15 Battery.
Can I connect ANKOR and my Nikon camera while my ANKOR power adapter is plugged into some power source giving me unlimited power for streaming? Thanks.
Just so people know. usb-c QC power delivery can supply 5-9volts...
Z cameras charge on 9volts. That is why usb-A will not work
Does any Usb c to Usb c work?
The only problem with usb charging is that it prevents tethering. The z8 has two usb ports that eliminates this limit.The batery grip also has a usb that can be used.
Or you could use the EP-5B - amzn.to/3sDpkTt
Does this work for Nikon Z6 mark 1 ?
Thank you so much! You saved me from buying something I didn't need. Its good to know to charge the Nikon Zfc, all you need is USB-C to USB-C cable.
Great advice. I've now bought an Anker power bank and 6' cable as suggested to use with my Z5. I'm pleased that I can charge the battery while the camera is off. I hadn't realised that, and that is what I really wanted to be able to do. Thank you.
What I want to ask is this: Can I shoot uninterrupted video for 4 hours without experiencing battery drain problems when this power bank is connected to the Z30?
Great Video, My Z7 has no option on the menu for USB Power Delivery - is this triggered by the battery type (mine is BM-ENEL 15B) or is there another trick? I did download the latest Firmware
You need the Z 7II for this to work :-(
Good to see you have your Z9; I'm still awaiting delivery to my local camera store. I have an existing rig for my Z6, powered by V-mount battery and dummy battery in the Z6. I'm trying to figure out what I'll need to power the Z9. I'm guessing some kind of D-Tap to USB-C? Voltage and amps not my strong point. I also have the SmallRig V Mount Battery Adapter Plate, which includes 8V DC output port (presently used to power the dummy battery), two 12V DC output ports, 14.8V D-Tap output port,.and 5V/2A USB output port. Any ideas?
JOE-- This is a wonderful video! I charge my Z6II still using a battery charger mh-25a! Joe, Are you interested in the new Z9? I am for sure! How many Z lenses do you own? Randy Bocksnick(Montana) I have- 24-70 2.8s & Z50 1.8s & Z6II -
Hi Randy - yes I am happy a Z9 was announced but I doubt the price tag will make it a camera many will own. I am guessing it will be over $6500. I am really waiting to see what the Z8 offers (if there ever is one).
dude, my camera (z6ii) came with this mh 25a... it takes a cable to go to the wall right? or am i just dumber than a box of nails?
Hello, Will these tips work on the Z30? I'm using the cord that came with it and it wont charge when my computer goes to sleep. It also doesn't stay charged for long. Filming with a fully charged battery for under an hour and the battery is in the red
I believe you would need this... amzn.to/3BL5pUO
Many thanks - a very useful video. I have a car booster which jump starts my car in very cold weather. It has several usb options to power Laptops, tablets, etc,. I will give that a go and get back to you.
what is the use of this when you cant have continious charching ? you have shut camera down .. no help for timelapses and astro.
I have a Z9. Why would Nikon want me to "Enable USB power delivery?"
I heard the z6 doesn’t support USB c charging in camera
it only works with EN-EL15c batteries
Hi Joseph ! Same will apply in my Nikon ZF camera ?
Thanks for the cable suggestion. Really like ANKER products in general so I was happy to see a cheaper alternative to the Nikon cable.
Agreed. They make some really good products.
Great video, what about my Z50?
What is the max volts from a external power source requirements (v mount batteries or power bank) that is safe to use to power the z series (specifically the zfc) without frying the camera?
Look underneath the camera. The manufacturer logo used to state a range in volts. I believe all el-en 15 cameras are 7-9V limited. And flash ships were up to 12.5V even 13.5 but that was the early era to account for 8 1.5V lithium AAs.
Great video, he explained exactly what I wanted to know!! Thanks!!
You certainly can power your camera with USB-A to USB-C, just make sure it's a data-sync type cable not just a charging cable. So you don't need usb-c to usb-c
You can not power your camera with usb-a - what you are doing is using the camera battery. You can slowly charge the battery, but it isn't enough while the camera is on. The difference is in voltage and amps. USB-a does not carry the proper amount of voltage or amps.
@@ShutterSpeak Anko power banks can output 6v 3amp through usb-a. I have maintained power shooting video on my Nikon Z6ii many times
Always good information joe. I thought the cord that comes with the z7II chargers my camera while on! The orange light comes on and the power sign comes on next to the battery while I’m shooting! You sure that cord doesn’t charge?
The cord will charge your camera but there is not enough power to operate the camera while it is on. So you will drain the battery. This information is straight from Nikon so I am pretty sure :-)
On my z6ii the USB power is grey out - this option is not available... Why/how?
See if Connect to PC is on
Why is it not on the z6 but on the z5? Why does nikon always do things like that
Agreed. I just discovered this problem!
I was pulling out my hair until I watched your video (and I don't have enough hair to pull out). Thanks so much.
And I did subscribe. And Thumb's up.
@@marketguy2 I thank you and your hair does too!
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Perhaps I'm wrong but the EH-7P Plug is simply a mains power to camera. Can we use a MacBook or iPad ubs-c charger?
Does It work in z50?
No - It is a different battery. Just the Z 5, Z 6II, or Z 7II, Z fc,
Can we remove the camera battery and simply power the camera with the Anker powerbank alone?
Just to make sure I understand: I can purchase the Anker USB-C to USB-C cable and plug it into my PC via USB-C to charge, AND I can also plug it into the wall with a standard USB-C adapter to charge the camera? Is this correct?
On the Z9 is there something on the camera display that actually confirms that it's being charged by an external power source? I'm thinking like on a Macbook when you plug it into the mains a lightening bolt appears over the battery ico.
A photo, I found in a Google search, shows the EH-7P power adapter (which Nikon Claims will work to charge EN-EL15C batteries in the MB-N11 grip on my Z6 II) has a 5V 3.0A output. Several 5V 3.1A (Amperage is current drawn so more is just headroom and the MB-N11 should remain within its amperage draw range or result in slightly faster charge) wall warts are readily available and inexpensive in the USB-C output configuration. I have an Anker 20000mAh power pack that I bought to charge my phone or iPad while camping but it is USB-A and 5-6V at 3.0A output. The voltage is what concerns me since I am not sure if the MB-N11 circuitry can take the extra volt? However, it seems to me that any male USB-A to USB-C cable, also available online should work since it would not be solely limited to data like the cable that came with my Z6 II. Or did I miss something here? Also note that the EH-7P seems to be in very limited supply, most of which are “used” on eBay and Adorama has them back ordered with no receipt date posted. B+H doesn’t list it either. Does anyone out there know how much of an electrical fudge factor we actually have with our Nikon equipment?
Excellent video and informative. Ordered my power bank. Take care
Unfortunately, the USB-C from the camera to the USB-C on power bank is not an option on the Z6.
That is correct and as stated in the video and description. The Z 6 does not have that functionality.
@@ShutterSpeak I wrote to Nikon and suggested that this be changed, if possible. It seems rather petty/silly that the capability isn't there.
Really useful thanks (although it would be better if Nikon had put a better battery in it). Anyway, out of interest, can you charge the Z8 battery when using usbc to usbc via the power bank? Or will usbc via the power bank just power the camera only?
I use my USB C outlet and cable I use for my iPad Pro and it works.
Good informaition that I am looking for suitable power bank for nikon z6 ii. thanks Joseph. I have all the different cable so no problem to get new one.
Hello Joseph, Thanks for this very informative video; Nikon only recommends Anker Power bank for Z series cameras, I have Mi 20000 Power bank, Can I use that to charge my Z6 ii, will it damage my camera or battery? I am from India and and the Anker PowerCore+ not available/easily available in the market, Could you please suggest?
Will the anker cable allow you to use the camera as web cam?
Haven't tried it but it should. Nikon website says to use the cable that came with your camera. I will test it at some point and post a video.
@@ShutterSpeak cable with cam is too short
Is there any indicator light or sign that the camera is charging or recieving power?
Thanks very much! Works on my Z8. I have the Anker power core and a long cord. Pulled my hair out trying to get the Nikon cable to work😂
Hello. cable type c to type c can gharge the Z6ii when power button is ON position ?
Thanks for the info. It Sucks that the camera can not be charged like a phone through the usb-c included, but that but I shouldn’t be surprised that Nikon isn’t going to pass up money making opportunities…
If i get a EN-EL15c will my Z7 charge while in use?
This has probably been voiced earlier - any suggestions on how to provide external power to the Z9? Thanks.
Thank you very much for this video. To the point, short and not rushed still under 10 minutes. I appreciate the fact that you have provided Nikon's part numbers.
Hello Joseph, thanks for the great tips.
I recently gotten a second hand z6 ii and i can't get it to charge via USB. When I connect a USB C cable, the light on the camera turns on and off for about 30s then turns off and the camera doesn't charge (being off). Im not sure if the option can be fixed if i take it to a fixer.
Thanks
I have my Firmware updated to 3.40 on my Nikon Z6, but I don't have the Wrench Menu option of USB Power Delivery. So... dunno
It is not availab le on a Z 6. You would need a Z 6II for the USB power option.
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Great tips
Thanks!!
Good video!! What can one use for the z7?
Thanks! Always great tips and tricks!
Thank you for watching!
Спасибо большое 👍
Thanks, Joe. All this is a foreign language. I have difficulty following what people write and this is the only thing I have seen on UA-cam to help. The only thing before I buy a powerbank, however, is to ensure I can fit it to my rig, which is based around a Smallrig half cage. Thanks again.
SmallRig makes a power bank clamp that fits on their cages.
Brilliant, thank you. I don't own a Z until pick up next week and I'm wondering if, when powering the camera via a brick, there is a power status on the display? Thanks again.
Hello and thanks for watching. There is a light on the side of the camera that illuminates when plugged in and charging.
Most excellent video and should be good solution to the new Nikon z8.
Yes - this should all apply to the Z 8 as well.
Do you know what the minimum power output delivery on the PD port of USB-C power banks is to be able to use power delivery to power the camera? Would an 18 watt PD port work?
Considering the Nikon EH-7P Charging AC Adapter only outputs 5V@3A (15W) if that combo is listed on the battery, it should. As an example, I have the Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD and it claims to output 5V@3A, 9V@2A or 15V@1.2A (PD negotiates) and it works with the Z6 II to charge/power it just fine.
z6 doesn t work with USB- C?
Superb video. Thank you.
Thanks so much Joe, awesome video! Just got my Z7 ii, and was wondering about the USB-C power. Keep up great content!
Thank you
Hey Joseph - can you provide continuous power to the Nikon Z6 using the Anker power core?
only with a dummy battery
Thanks for answering my question I had about charging my Z7 II. I chose the Anker backup battery solution you proposed and it works just fine.
Glad it was helpful and I appreciate you letting me know.
Hi Joseph, great video. I have one question, so as I understand we can not shoot tethered (for example Capture 1) while we power the camera via usb-c. Or is it possible to do?
No, the tether device will go into the USB-C slot.
Have you heard from any one about the En-El15c battery draining when camera is off? Or a problem with the En-El15c batteries.
I have but I believe that was fixed in firmware a while back.
@@ShutterSpeak I have had two En-el15c replaced due to problems, one only flickered when put into the charger. The other drained when in the camera when camera was off.
Great video, I see 60 watt and 100 watt options, is there potential damage by using one over the other?
No.
Thanks for the information. I just realised that I'd first need a power bank which accepts USB-C because my current power bank only accepts USB-A. Nikon should have make this user-friendly. This is too hectic.
Hope the video saves you a headache. I would have thought the same but the reason why is that USB-A does not send enough voltage to power the camera. So no way they could have made it that way.
I´m working with an power bank and USB-A Output, together with a cheap USB A-C cable from Ikea. It woks fine. (Z6 II)
Ok...but why can't it use the usb-a to usb-c cord? That doesn't make sense, considering I've used a phone charger/cable to run my camera
That type of cable does not carry the proper amount of voltage - thus it will not work.
I´m working with an power bank and USB-A Output, together with a cheap USB A-C cable from Ikea. It woks fine. (Z6 II) producing videos for hours...
It does work, but the usb-a port has to support QC 3.0, then it can deliver up to 12 volts. QC 3.0 negotiates the voltage with the camera and Will deliver the appropriate voltage, mostly 8 to 9 volts. Not many powerbanks support QC 3.0, Anker does not in the powercore 3. It just has PD on the usb-c port. Then there are some restrictions on usb-a with QC; if you make timelapses with longer intervals, the port shuts off to save energy because of no demand of power is detected during the interval. I don’t know whether usb-c PD has this issue.
Thank you, this is helpful. I noticed I could use a usb-a to usb-c cable to charge the battery when the camera (Z7II) is off, but not to power the camera from the power bank when the camera is on - the camera just uses battery power. I will try the usb-c to usb-c cable.
Did it work for you?
@@Tuccifumi Yes, you have to use the special power bank AND the usb-c to usb-c cable
Yep a PD power bank is needed from what I have read in 2023.
Very useful as usual. Very clear. Just one question if you connect up a power pack like Anker via the usb-c will that charge the internal battery?
The way I understand it, it will run off the battery pack as a pass through. It should charge if the camera is off.
@@ShutterSpeak excellent advice as usual. Really appreciate it.
Excelent!!! Great Video!!
Thanks so much! Perfect for my Z7ii and Z9!
You're welcome!
Tether tools has a good dummy battery as well
Thanks for watching - that's good to know.
Thanks for this video- very helpful. The Anker cable link is pointing to the Anker power bank link.
Thank you - link corrected. :-)
@@ShutterSpeak Thank you!!!
@@ShutterSpeak Also-would the other Anker's work as well if this particular one was not in the budget?
Hi Joseph, As mentioned on Nikon Product page, I connected my Nikon Z6 II to my Laptop to use it as a webcam/live stream camera. Should I use UCB C to C cable? or C to A is OK ( for both Data Transfer and Powering the Camera as mentioned by Nikon product page). If its USB C-to-C Cable only, is there any benefit of using Apple Thunderbolt Cable (for better Data transfers)?
The USB C to C requirement is for voltage, not bandwidth. I am not sure once you are in USB power mode you will be able to use the webcam feature. I haven't tried it. Let me know your results.
@@ShutterSpeak Thanks Joseh. I found from one of the Nikon Videos that we need to use USB C-to-C for powering the device and for data transfer(Web Conferencing/Live Stream). One follow-up question can we achieve anything better (in terms of charging speed or higher data transfer) using a Thunderbolt Cable compared to USB C-to-C Reference Link on USB Power (&Data Transfer) ua-cam.com/video/PNlXNeH3Osw/v-deo.html
power with USB-C and streamlive use your HDMI out
@@fabmartel Thanks. I tried with just USB C Cable. There is a significant lag. I thought its the cable and tried different cables. Then I thought it was my Laptop's USB C port. After spending hours trying to fix the issue, I accidently cam across a video on UA-cam only to learn that Nikon's Web Cam Utility is the issue. Its just 15 frames/second with a very weird resolution. I now ordered Elgato Camlink
Keep in mind that the USB-C is just the connector. Thunderbolt 3 (and 4) use the USB-C connector and the communication standards are backwards compatible with USB 3.x. You should be able to use a quality TB3 cable on TB3 ports as well as ports with USB-C connectors supporting USB 3.1 Gen 1, Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2, 1x2 and 2x2.
I myself am using a TB3 cable for power and data on chargers and for data connections and it works great.
thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Hey Joe, great, clear, helpful video. Can the Anker battery pack be used if I also have on the MB-N10 Battery Pack? Or is that redundant? Thanks so much.
That isn't covered by any Nikon documentation but I don't see why it would change anything. I would think you could still use an external battery pack.
Why does it need the camera battery, if it's running off the power bank? Srsly? Nikon surely likes to fuck over their customers a lot!