Charging and Powering Your Fujifilm Camera
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- Charging and powering your Fujifilm camera. This is a complete guide to the options of charging and powering your Fujifilm camera with batteries, USB power banks, and USB-C AC wall adapters. Brought to you by Pal2Tech BACKSTAGE: pal2tech.com/backstage
📔 Table of Contents
0:00 Opening
0:17 Welcome
0:40 Power Option 1: Batteries
1:40 Power Option 2: Vertical Grip
2:23 Power Option 3: USB Power Banks
2:42 Two Basic Kinds of USB
3:01 USB Power Delivery
3:23 Using USB to Charge Fujifilm Batteries
4:10 The Problem with Older USB Power Banks
4:58 Connecting USB Power Delivery to Fujifilm Camera
6:48 Charging Batteries Via Battery Grip and USB Power Bank
7:15 Using a D-Tap Battery
7:47 Power Option 4: Connect Fujifilm to AC Power
8:11 Using 'Dummy Batteries'
9:20 Connecting a USB Power Adapter to Fujifilm
10:59 Connecting Fujifilm Camera to Computer
12:28 Conclusion
🎥 Gear Discussed in Video
BATTERIES
Fujifilm NP-W126S: geni.us/o3lhxO
Fujifilm NP-W235: geni.us/BMNZ9A
Wasabi Power NP-W126: geni.us/y42g82h
Wasabi Power NP-W235: geni.us/i9VYjR4
USB-C POWER BANKS
Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD: geni.us/xRUG
(this Anker 26800 is expensive but great because you ALSO get the wall adapter so you can run camera on AC power)
Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD: geni.us/2gz1635
USB-C POWER CABLES
USB-C TO USB-C Cable (for newer Fuji cameras, XT3, XT4, XS10, GFX, etc.): geni.us/OPas
For older models, such as XT2, they use a USB 3/2 cable with a Micro-B connection. Here's a list of some of those cables: geni.us/5WXUT
USB-C AC WALL ADAPTERS
Anker Nano II 45W Charger: geni.us/hHrS0
Various adapters: geni.us/ccCxW
CAMERAS
Fujifilm XT4: geni.us/nJUB4
Fujifilm XT3: geni.us/xbqo5
Fujifilm XT2: geni.us/oDH1ex
Fujifilm GFX 50S: geni.us/mMCMl
Fujifilm X-S10: geni.us/Vw15h4X
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NOTE: Remember that you can basically use almost ANY brand of USB power bank or adapter to charge your camera's batteries. You do not need to only purchase the Fujifilm-recommended Anker brand (PowerCore 26800). And if you are shooting nothing but stills, then consider that having USB-C PD (Power Delivery) would not be as important. However, if you want to fully POWER your camera and be able to shoot continuously 4K 60fps video, w/o worrying about draining the internal battery, you do need the higher power delivery USB chargers/adapters, regardless of brand. If you have any model or brand suggestions that work for you, feel free to mention them below in the comments.
🤔 Can you, please oh please please, do a video about batteries for Fuji (orig vs third party and which third party battery is best)? Please 🙏🙏🙏
Great video as usual. An fyi for X-H1 owners, I use a Ravpower 26800 powerbank that powers the camera, connected with a micro-b usb to usb-c cable, with great success. That powerbank also has two usb-a ports, so I can power the camera and a dew heater for my lens while doing long astro sessions in colder temps. As a test of the duration, I shot over 5000 images via the interval timer over about 10 hours, with the dew heater connected. The powerbank still had 2 out of 5 charge indicators at the end of it.
What about xt4 dummy batteries? I want to use my xt4 without the battery. I was waiting for this video for almost a year and i really would like to know about xt4 power option without having a batttery inside. No typec AC adaptor that i tried could power it just by AC outlet. Is this possible?
@@berkdeniz he was pretty clear about that. You should rewatch the video.
I have a Fuji XS10. Would I be able to use the camera while charging USB?
In one video you've addressed literally every unanswered question I've had about powering and charging my X-T3 -- thank you!
LOL - I was LITERALLY about to order another battery for my XT-3 when this showed up in my feed. As always - thank you.
Go Wasabi man!!!!!
He covers every base of Fuji cameras. This channel is mandatory to all Fuji users! 🎖
I have a 2-foot right-angle USB-C cable that I zip-tied to around half of my camera strap. With the cable in the camera you barely notice it's there because it follows the strap exactly until it gets to my shoulder area. After that, it optionally gets plugged into a USB-C extension cable that is coming out of my camera bag or backpack, and that's where the power bank is. It's lightweight, convenient, tangle-free, and I can shoot all day. Basically it's charging the whole time it's hanging around my neck while I'm moving locations, and I don't notice the cable because it's essentially part of the strap. Just make sure you get the right angle USB cable or it sticks out a little far for comfort and you could break it off.
Thanks you Chris, I now understand where you're catching your energy ! Very good fine tuning about this matter, we never take time into detail about.
As always Chris, extremely interesting and very informative video. I really appreciate your work and have learned a lot from you.
Superbly helpful video. Thank you. For anything Fujifilm, this channel is a Godsend.
6:48 not sure if someone else already pointed this out, but this isn't true for the X-T4. With that camera & battery grip, you can charge all 3 batteries in the camera via USB-C! I've done it myself and it's pretty handy not needing a separate charger.
Good to know.
Brilliant, on point, comprehensive, pure information with utmost clarity. Made my life easier, thanks pal
Pal2tech always on point in time of need! Thank you ❤
I was actually just thinking about batteries and power for my Fujifilm cameras this morning. This video was so helpful! Thank you!
Extremely useful and informative clip.
You covered all the bases...
Thank you dearly & needless to say, you have a new subscriber with double thumbs ups
You have gone over every detail and more about powering and charging. Thanks for the great info, much better and easier to learn and better than trying to figure it out or reading a manual etc.👏👍😊
Thank you for this video. I have two battery, and a power bank for my Xt4, and all is perfect!!
I woke up and was about to search on how to charge my camera using power bank when I go to a photography walk. And saw your Instagram post. You’re a godsend Chris 😘
Woaw such a great explanation. Thanks man :) You answered all the questions.
You rock. Thanks for all your thoughtful videos that get to the point without wasting time.
Thank you! 🙏
Thank you for this info, and all of your other great content! I just ordered a few Godox flash units, and a radio trigger for them. Your Godox videos will be a Godsend in getting them set up!
Thank you!! That's awesome to hear about the Godox units!! I'm thinking about making some more Godox-related info and help videos.
I got the grip for my X-T3 even though I grumbled about it seeming overpriced, then discovered that it came with the AC adapter that some other camera manufacturers would have charged separately for. So there it was, Fuji over-delivering again! Personally I like the ergonomics of the grip with a heavier lens, or if I know I'll be shooting a lot in portrait orientation. Thanks for another great video!
Truly a mundane subject made interesting and insightful. Thank you for giving a dose of medicine with with a hint of sugar. Please keep up the great content!
Thank you, Chris! Great information, entertaining, and now I'm energized!!!
Thanks John!!! 👍
Phew! You deserved a tip for that one. Very engaging, informative and comprehensive as usual. Even a bloke from down under can understand it. (Even with a mind that still says ASA) Thanks Chris
Am from Aus too.. Loyal subscriber to pal2tech
Thank you Chris, you answered all the questions about the power.
Honestly your videos are the most informative, especially for film user moving to the new digital systems.
Such an amazingly informative video!!
Very useful and informative! Thank you very much
Hi Chris , Thank you as usual helpful video . Hopping your son Birthday party went well , all the best to you all
I learn so much from you every time!
Really great video. This is exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you!
Thank you so much, that's awesome to hear! 🙏
Thanks! great video! Now it became clear how the charge works from an external source!
Fab stuff, thank you. Your enthusiasm is infectious. It does wonders for my mojo!
Yay, thank you!
Thanks man you are right on point every single time. Proud.🎉 xs20 owner now
Thank you so much for this informative video.
You are the man thanks so much for this I thought my camera was faulty now I know its most likely the weak power supply. I've just subscribed. U legend!!!!!!
Muchas gracias! Toda la información fue muy clara y de gran ayuda! Thank you!
Thanks for the information, it cleared my doubts to charge Fuji film camera , 👍👏👏
Ironically, I misplaced my xt3’s battery charger when this video came out a few days ago. Thanks for saving my behind that day with this video Chris!
Superb info, thank you!
You can get fujifilm dummy battery's, they sometimes come with the original fujifilm power adaptor that is used for grips.
Thanks for another greate video.
Great advice Chris! Thank You!
Anytime Benjamin!!!! Awesome to see you here!!! 👍
Thank you, it was useful (recently bought an X-S10 camera) 💛
Excellent as usual , it help me , Thak you . All the best to you all , hopping your son birthday party went wonderful
Marcos!!! Thank you so much!!! It was awesome!! 👍
Excellent information!
Excellent video, thanks Pal.
You got it Johnny!!! 🙏
thanks for sorting out all my doubts about charging my new X-T200
Thanks, Chris. Have a great adn relaxing! weekend!
Thanks Florian!!! You too and see ya on Coffee Time on Monday!! Cheers!!
This guy is brilliant…thank you!
Thanks for this video! In my job they have a Fuji X-T30 and I didn't know it could be powered by USB-C. I have the same macbook charging "thing". I will try it.
Thanks again from Portugal.
Thank you...very informative.👌👌
I've been using that Anker power bank for over a year now and it's great for all day shooting, just heavy. I keep it in my backpack with the cable poking out to the camera while I'm shooting video on a gimbal. I tried mounting the power bank on the rig, but the added weight is just too much when already holding a gimbal. I think Anker has some smaller ones now that also do PD.
VERY helpful! thanks!!
always brilliant thanks
Thank you very much for making this video. If you're ever in Sydney I'll buy you a beer!
FYI for those considering a dummy battery. There is a small rubber pop-out plug on the battery door that provides an exit point for the dummy battery cable while allowing the battery door to be closed. I've seen some users who are unaware of it and leave the battery door open on their camera when using a dummy battery.
Thank you for explaining all these options. Well done.
I got one question regarding power supply (X-T3/T4). Let's assume the camera has a dummy battery but no power source is attached, the camera tether mode is set to fixed and it is set to ON. If now the dummy is connected to a power source does it start up and initiate USB connection automatically? Fujifilm Support told me it would stay in standby mode. Is that correct? Best wishes.
Thanks for making such a thorough video. I've been wondering why my power bank wasn't working for this - turns out I wasn't using the right USB cable! Fixed thanks to this :-)
What cable did you replace it with? Does it need to have a specific feature or something? TYIA!
@@paulgochoa I found the Anker one it came with (the USB end has Anker indented)
@@alexjames421 Ok thank you!
NB! There are actually two (2!) types of original Fujifilm NP-W126 batteries. With exactly the same form factor! The older NP-W126 and the newer, more powerful NP-W126S. For easy identification, the older is marked with an orange square and the newer with an orange circle. When I use the older version (that I got with my X-E2) in my X-T3, I get a warning at startup and in use the camera is not as responsive. As an example the viewfinder gets laggy and virtually useless in scenarios like motor sports. I even think some high performance functions are disabled. I assume the same may be true when using (some?) third party batteries.
13 minutes on how to charge the camera. You’re amazing.
wait until the sequel: 57 minutes on how to remove the SD card.
@@pal2tech then I will enjoy 4 times more 😃 You’re incredible. Have a nice weekend!
I LOVE your videos, Chris and have learned a lot by watching them. That said, I think this one covers too much information too quickly! For example, you gave a strong warning about the risk of using some dummy batteries and AC power adapters without either naming a single brand that is unsafe to use or a SPECIFIC recommendation for one that is SAFE TO USE.
nicely explained
Excellent topic and one I was hoping would be discussed. I have noticed that the Fuji X-T30 behaves similarly. However, since the time of X-T30 firmware 1.40 release, certain USB adapters *will not* charge the battery through the USB port on the camera, but the same USB adapter will work with an external battery charger. I further found that the Apple 5 W adapter will charge the battery through the USB port, but its 12 W adapter does not. Upon review of the USB charger specs, the 5 W adapter delivers 5 V @ 1 A whereas the 12 W adapter delivers 5.2 V @ 2.4 A. Note there is a 200 mV difference in the loaded voltage between adapters. This leads me to wonder if the firmware release 1.40 restricts over voltage on the power regulator in the X-T30. I wish to ask Fuji if this is one of the “minor bug fixes” in their recent FW release.
Thank you master Chris, I'm not able to get another spare battery in time for my shoot but alternatively I will be charging in on set via my laptop which is better than having nothing at all ah!
Hi Chris, thank you for the outstanding and informative video. As always great source of inspiration!
I would like to ask you a question … For months I have been annoyed by a problem with my X-T3 (about 2 years old) to which I cannot really find any solutions, even on the web.
Using a dummy battery to power the cam for a longer time (for video streams) leads to a drained internal battery. The configuration is cleared and starting up the cam again after powering off results in a default setup scenario. In particular, if the camera is stored afterwards without a (np-w126) battery in its battery compartment for quite some time. Trying to "revive" the internal battery (I suppose there is one) by charging the whole camera (with the np-w126 inserted) using an appropriate usb charger, does sometimes help for a short period. After a certain time (sometimes only a few hours) the saved configuration is lost again as soon as you switch the cam off and on again. Do you have any experience with this problem by yourself? Can't find any viable solutions on the internet. Also, I have not yet received any responses about this from Fujifilm support! Maybe some "swarm knowledge" here could help me finding a solution. Thanks a bunch!
Thank you. Surprisingly difficult to find information on good battery chargers for the x-t4.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Just got my first ever Fuji camera (XT-4) and the extra battery charger and something is definitely not right; but I can't tell if it's the battery charger, the XT-4 cable, or the XT-4 wall adapter charger. At least your video reassures me that it is OK to get another cable and wall charger so long as they are good brands and supportive of power delivery. I was worried something might go wrong if I used anything except the 5v 3a 20watt suggested in the manual. At this point I've also got a third party external battery charger, which seems to work perfectly (unlike the Fuji version). Just wish I could understand what was going wrong with what. But anyway at least I can go ahead and take some pictures now.
I would like to see a video about using D-tap with X-T4 cameras! Thought it was not an option so I bought the anker power bank which works fine as well but isn't as easy (and stylish) to put on a rig.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video, it was very informative. I have a few questions:
Does using a powerbank while recording a video cause the camera to heat up?
Generally speaking, is there any tricks to stoo the camera from heating up?
Thanks in advance
Thank you so much for the charging video. It's very informative. Oh and Hey Chris can you suggest a dummy battery and how to set it up Please!
I came here to ask what dummy batteries he uses. Piggy backing off your comment! I do not see it in the show notes.
Great vidéo once again ! BTW what's the monstrous lens in the intro ?
I'd be curious to know what a decent PD USB Powerbank would be recommended for a portable rig set up. Something that is small, compact, not too heavy, a good compromise basically but still gets the job done.
Thanks for this instructive review. Personally, I prefer to charge my batteries outside the camera with the charger ( i have 3 batteries without the grip) . Charging the batteries via USB-C scares me even using the recommanded Anker Power Bank... You never know, a voltage surges can happen and jump the card into your camera. I prefer to play safe :-) Thanks
Great video! A question: is it possible to see the battery level on the LCD display of the X-T4 ? I see it only on the VF... Thanks!
THANK YOU FOR THIS I DONT REALLY KNOW WHERE TO STAND WHEN DEALING WITH BATTERY WITH MY XT3
Sorry for my English;) Credits to the Google translator.
The video is incredibly comprehensive. Good luck we have the Fuji community with you.
I bought a 10000mH PD Anker brand powerbank and it works fine. It is small and I can carry it on top of the camera. For a long shoot it may not be enough. It is true that it does not appear among those recommended by Fuji although I think I have seen it in your video. In Europe we can buy batteries from the Patona brand with a duration very similar to Fuji. Especially the Platinum model. It is true that over time they swell but if you buy from Amazon they give you new units.
I really am very scared of the matter. With the Patona battery pack that I mentioned earlier, they delivered a charger for two batteries. Well, with that charger the batteries take a long time to charge and I don't know if that's good. I am also afraid of tethering with the camera when connecting a computer. I guess nothing's wrong but I can't help thinking about it.
Im using a Samsung PD USB charger that works like a charm to keep the camara on forever when using it as a streaming device. And an Anker PD powerbank when on the move. (X-T3)
Very useful, thank you. My local camera store said that I needed to buy a dummy battery *and a "(Tether Tools Case Relay) Camera Power System"* as well as a power bank to provide continuous power to my X-T2. I didn't go ahead because of the cost and complexity. But you say that it's possible to connect the power bank directly to the dummy battery, which would be a simpler, cheaper solution. But I guess the choice of dummy battery is critical...
Just make sure your dummy battery has USB to connect to a power bank
This video is super helpful, thank you. I own an X-S10 and am stuck trying to understand the following message in the USB POWER SETTINGS menu: "Unable to supply power via device with lightning terminal set to off". Is this something to worry about? I noticed when I'm connected via USB power, the screen shows a plug icon, but the battery still drains. Any idea what's going on there?
Nice and detailed info on btteries and powering Fujifilm cameras. My problem is that I can not externaly power my XT-10 thorough its USB port because when I plug in USB cable camera immediately goes to USB mode and can not be used for shooting. Is there something that should be done in software?
Very informative info in this video. Thanks. But if I may make a suggestion, put some shock absorbing material (tablecloth, rubber pad, etc) on your table. The noise from dropping things on the table is a bit annoying and distracting. I learn to notice these things during my 40 year career in the electronic media. 😁😉 But other than that, the way you explained the potential problems that could be associated with using non-OEM batteries or other things is easy to understand and take into consideration. Thanks for that.
Exactely.
Thank you very much for doing this video.
I am planning on upgrading to the X-S10 (the camera that you don't like) or maybe the X-S20 and will be taking it to photograph the total solar eclipse in Waco in 2024. As I will be in a park or field, an external power supply will be needed as hundreds of photographs will be taken and the camera will be left on for several hours in order to cover all phases of the eclipse.
Unfortunately, earlier on this year I bought a 2A power bank for powering my hydrogen alpha filter. After looking at your video, I think that the easiest solution would be to buy a power bank with power delivery.
I use the battery grip when shooting video on my X-T3 but have to use the larger cage. I’m thinking of going to a small cage and just fix a power bank to it. I do like the ergonomics of the grip but don’t like the added size of the larger cage. One worry about using the power bank is the usb-c port isn’t reliable, many users have have their port damaged or just wares out from constant use
Hi Chris, I've got a question. I've been looking for a way to charge my X-T4 while connected to my laptop with the USB-C cable. I use it as my webcam during lectures and workshops and enjoy the ease of the Fuji webcam software because it allows me to adjust the lighting when it gets dark outside. As far as I'm aware I'm not able to do that when using the HDMI port, so I'm kind of stuck to the USB-C port to connect it to my computer. However, it still drains the battery, even with the USB power supply setting turned on. I reckon the vertical grip would do a lot, just by adding more batteries. But it's quite expensive. (Aside: my camera is already a bit too high on the tripod and this will add more height again.) I've not found dummy batteries for the X-T4 that I trust to work properly. So I'm a bit stuck. Do you have advice on how to get around this issue? Thanks for the great channel, it helped me a lot already!
Great review, thanks. Have to admit, though, I feel much better charging my batteries in the charger and not in the camera. Funny, because I will charge them in the Fuji xp140 camera or the Panasonic cameras, but just like the Fuji XT4 and X100V cameras too much to risk it. Don't care if that's wimpy...would rather replace a charger than an expensive camera. 😉
I had a massive problem with third party batteries while Tethering!😓😓 the battery fried, it wont charge again and I think it fried my battery charger too when I tried to charge it! I was a strong believer of third party batteries, but after that ... not anymore, I think even my camera got some damage😓 Thank you for this video! It was awesome!
Hi! I hope the computer usb-c charging is the same on the xh2s. I guess I’ll find out tomorrow when I get my camera 😂
Great facilitator!!! Just one little question:
It seems to me that my X=T10 does not have a light indicator on the body to let me know that the USB connection is doing its job.
Hey Chris,
you really know how to transfer a quite boring topic into a blockbuster!
Now I got why my X100V or X-S10 are not charging when connected to the computer to use X-Raw Studio...
I only use Fuji batteries (have 5 of them) but a 3rd party charger because Fuji does not provide at least a dual charger :-(
However you provided us with a bunch of possibilities and great explanations!
Thank you!!
Anytime! Yeah, the entire charging/powering thing often confused me as well as the camera. I hope one day Fuji can add more info to the camera manual, LOL!
Guys don't forget to use a surge protected power strip if your powering your camera from the wall it's super important so that you don't brick it.
I only use branded fujifilm batteries Had some batteries made by wasabi power and they just weren't nearly as good.
You are da man 😎😀
Great video!!!! I've bought a pd powerbank to power up my fuji xt2 but can't make it to work....please tell me I haven't done a stupid thing buying it thinking that the xt2 is able to be powered and it isn't .....
I bought a x-e1 without charger, so i could use my smartphone charger directly connected to he camera via micro usb?? great video by the way
Powerbank is the way! Shot a wedding yesterday (video at 4k 60p all day) and was only at 60% after 9 hours.
You solved my biggest problem … I have 3 batteries for XS10 but 4K shoot in studio drains them too fast. That MacBook charger solution saved try money and time … I am gonna try that
I hit the like button before intro ends. Every time.
Awwwwww... thanks Bob!!! 🙏 🙏
When I purchased the X-E4 there is no power adaptor included.
Love your videos really helped me. But my only question is i have Xiaomi mi11 lite charger its 33W Output 5.0V=3.0A and my camera is Fuji X-S10 is it safe to charge my camera with this?
I'm afraid to use the USB cord to charge my cameras. I have 2 cameras blown out. Xt4 and xt3. I suspect it's electrically damaged by electric. Not sure if it's the USB cord or maybe electrostatic discharge. Regardless, both are in for repair, and I've had to buy another xt4. I'm finding out static discharge can be very likely, and, the USB port goes into the mother board. So I'm not using those ports again. Does anyone know about this type of thing?
Hi Chris, good stuff.. I just bought an Anton battery dtap power supply, but had to by the Dtap dummy battery separatly.. It says on the Dtap cord, output 7.4volts, and the dummy battery saysits for NP-W235, I feel nerviuos to put it in my camera, does the camera take 7.4v or would the dummy battery nock that back to 5 volts..?
Could you tell me what the wall mount thing is at 0:45? The silver plate with plastic trays, it looks really useful, and we're really short of space in the camera room at the office.