{"id":4718,"date":"2023-02-25T11:12:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-25T11:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/?page_id=4718"},"modified":"2023-05-10T12:17:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T11:17:31","slug":"battery-charger","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/battery-charger\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon R8 Battery &#038; Charger Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon R8<\/a> includes one Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 1040 mAh) and one LC-E17 \/ E battery charger in the box when purchased from new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this short guide you&#8217;ll find details of the supported batteries and chargers for the Canon EOS R8 including third-party options. We also cover USB charging options. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-800px.jpg\" alt=\"Canon R8 Battery &amp; Charger Guide\" class=\"wp-image-4721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-800px-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-800px-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mai-toc mai-toc-default\"><details class=\"mai-toc__showhide\"><summary class=\"mai-toc__summary\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"mai-toc__row\"><span class=\"mai-toc__col\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"mai-toc__col mai-toc__toggle mai-toc--close\">[Hide]<\/span><span class=\"mai-toc__col mai-toc__toggle mai-toc--open\">[Show]<\/span><\/span><\/summary><ul class=\"mai-toc__list mai-toc--parent\"><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><details class=\"mai-toc__details\"><summary class=\"mai-toc__summary\"><span class=\"mai-toc__row\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#official-canon-batteries\" tabindex=\"0\">Official Canon Batteries<\/a><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--open\">&#x2b;<\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--close\">&#x2212;<\/span><\/span><\/summary><ul class=\"mai-toc__list mai-toc--child\"><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-lp-e17\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon LP-E17<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><details class=\"mai-toc__details\"><summary class=\"mai-toc__summary\"><span class=\"mai-toc__row\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#official-canon-battery-chargers\" tabindex=\"0\">Official Canon Battery Chargers<\/a><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--open\">&#x2b;<\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--close\">&#x2212;<\/span><\/span><\/summary><ul class=\"mai-toc__list mai-toc--child\"><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-lc-e17-lc-e17e-battery-charger\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon LC-E17 \/ LC-E17E Battery Charger<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#third-party-batteries\" tabindex=\"0\">Third-Party Batteries<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><details class=\"mai-toc__details\"><summary class=\"mai-toc__summary\"><span class=\"mai-toc__row\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#third-party-battery-chargers\" tabindex=\"0\">Third-Party Battery Chargers<\/a><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--open\">&#x2b;<\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--close\">&#x2212;<\/span><\/span><\/summary><ul class=\"mai-toc__list mai-toc--child\"><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#watson-mini-duo-charger\" tabindex=\"0\">Watson Mini Duo Charger<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><details class=\"mai-toc__details\"><summary class=\"mai-toc__summary\"><span class=\"mai-toc__row\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#usb-charging\" tabindex=\"0\">USB Charging<\/a><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--open\">&#x2b;<\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--close\">&#x2212;<\/span><\/span><\/summary><ul class=\"mai-toc__list mai-toc--child\"><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-pd-e1-usb-power-adapter\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon PD-E1 USB Power Adapter<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#anker-powerport-iii-65w-pod\" tabindex=\"0\">Anker PowerPort III 65W Pod<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#anker-powerport-iii-duo\" tabindex=\"0\">Anker PowerPort III Duo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><details class=\"mai-toc__details\"><summary class=\"mai-toc__summary\"><span class=\"mai-toc__row\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#usb-power-banks\" tabindex=\"0\">USB Power Banks<\/a><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--open\">&#x2b;<\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"mai-toc__icon mai-toc--close\">&#x2212;<\/span><\/span><\/summary><ul class=\"mai-toc__list mai-toc--child\"><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#anker-powercore-iii-elite-26k-60w\" tabindex=\"0\">Anker PowerCore III Elite 26K 60W<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#anker-powercore-26800mah-pd-45w\" tabindex=\"0\">Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD 45W<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#anker-powercore-slim-10000-pd\" tabindex=\"0\">Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#battery-grip\" tabindex=\"0\">Battery Grip<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#faqs\" tabindex=\"0\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#your-comments\" tabindex=\"0\">Your Comments<\/a><\/li><li class=\"mai-toc__listitem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"mai-toc__link scroll-to\" href=\"#canon-r8-guides-resources\" tabindex=\"0\">Canon R8 Guides &#038; Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#d4f2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-lg-font-size\"><strong><strong>Canon R8 Forum &amp; Facebook Group<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for further help and advice on the Canon R8 or would simply like to share your photos and videos, then please head over to our friendly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum<\/a>. If you prefer Facebook then we also run the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/canonr8\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Canon R8 Shooters Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official Canon Batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r7\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <\/a>official battery for the Canon R8 is the <strong>Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery <\/strong>(7.2V, 1040 mAh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Canon LP-E17<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Canon-LP-E17-Battery-400px.jpg\" alt=\"Canon LP-E17 Battery\" class=\"wp-image-2215\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <strong><strong>Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery <\/strong>(7.2V, 1040 mAh)<\/strong> is is included in the box when you purchase the R8 from new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LP-E17 is the same battery used by the <a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/rp\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon RP<\/a> as well as cameras like the M6, M5 and M3 and the Rebel series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This battery can be charged in-camera via USB but only when the R8 is powered off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how long you plan to shoot for we would suggest packing at least 3 of these batteries in your gear back to get you through a full days shoot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: Canon LP-E17 Battery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canon-9967B002-Battery-Pack-LP-E17\/dp\/B00T3ESRTU?crid=2AOJVO8BPG7BI&amp;keywords=Canon+LP-E17&amp;qid=1654264583&amp;sprefix=canon+lp-e17%2Caps%2C123&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=09189cf1b487766d4b663f7a99083c39&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1116120-REG\/canon_9967b002_lp_e17_battery_pack.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x604083\/SID\/rfshooters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official Canon Battery Chargers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canon R8 includes one LC-E17 (US) \/ LC-E17E (Europe) battery charger in the box when purchased from an official Canon retailer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon LC-E17 \/ LC-E17E Battery Charger<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Canon-LC-E17-Battery-Charger-450px.jpg\" alt=\"Canon LC-E17 \/ LC-E17E Battery Charger\" class=\"wp-image-2219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Canon-LC-E17-Battery-Charger-450px-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Canon-LC-E17-Battery-Charger-450px-393x400.jpg 393w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Canon-LC-E17-Battery-Charger-450px.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Canon LC-E17 (US) \/ LC-E17E (Europe) battery charger is used to charge a single <strong>Canon LP-E17<\/strong> battery via mains power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will take approximately 2 hours to fully charge one Canon LP-E17 battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: Canon LC-E17 Battery Charger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canon-9968B001-Battery-Charger-LC-E17\/dp\/B00T3ESKQA?crid=2OJ3TSOCWP0ED&amp;keywords=Canon+LC-E17+Battery+Charger&amp;qid=1654264674&amp;sprefix=canon+lc-e17+battery+charger%2Caps%2C139&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=640e8cae756d307e9f426be9ed58fcf4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1116121-REG\/canon_9968b001_lc_e17_charger_for_lp_e17.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x604085\/SID\/rfshooters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Third-Party Batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We only recommend using genuine Canon batteries to power your R8 because there is always a risk of camera damage when using third-party batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also struggle to find third-party Canon LP-E17 batteries. We have seen batteries from Neewer and Wasabi in the past, but these appear to have been discontinued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Third-Party Battery Chargers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like with the batteries, we would recommend sticking with the official Canon battery chargers. That said, here are your third-party options if you don&#8217;t mind the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watson Mini Duo Charger<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Watson-Mini-Duo-Charger-for-Canon-LP-E17-Batteries-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Watson Mini Duo Charger\" class=\"wp-image-2220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Watson-Mini-Duo-Charger-for-Canon-LP-E17-Batteries-500px-400x387.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Watson-Mini-Duo-Charger-for-Canon-LP-E17-Batteries-500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Watson Mini Duo Charger supports simultaneous charing of two Canon LP-E17 batteries via an included USB adapter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fully charging two Canon LP-E17 batteries takes approximately 5-6 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the charger you&#8217;ll find an LCD screen that displays the charge status. There&#8217;s also overcharge, short-circuit, and power surge protection built-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: Watson Mini Duo Charger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: Amazon | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1537126-REG\/watson_md_1546_mini_duo_charger_for.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x1064327\/SID\/rfshooters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USB Charging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canon R8 does support USB charging providing you are using an official Canon LP-E17 battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon PD-E1 USB Power Adapter<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Canon-PD-E1-USB-Power-Adapter-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Canon PD-E1 USB Power Adapter\" class=\"wp-image-1957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Canon-PD-E1-USB-Power-Adapter-500px-400x322.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Canon-PD-E1-USB-Power-Adapter-500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Canon USB Power Adapter PD-E1 can be used to charge the R8&#8217;s <strong><strong>LP-E17<\/strong><\/strong> battery in-camera but only when the R8 is turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you power on the R8 then the PD-E1 will now power the camera but the battery will stop charging until the camera is powered off again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other USB chargers should also work but until we have tested them with the R8 they won&#8217;t be listed here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews for the Canon PD-E1 USB Power Adapter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canon-PD-E1-USB-Power-Adapter\/dp\/B07H7XWPBG?crid=2KTN0BBGQTZVY&amp;keywords=Canon+PD-E1&amp;qid=1653643611&amp;sprefix=canon+pd-e1%2Caps%2C207&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=7acaaea2296d2742bad6c6a53406068a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1434036-REG\/canon_3250c002_pd_e1_usb_power_adapter.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x917871\/SID\/rfshooters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anker PowerPort III 65W Pod<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anker-PowerPort-III-65W-Pod-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Anker PowerPort III 65W Pod\" class=\"wp-image-2444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anker-PowerPort-III-65W-Pod-500px-400x363.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anker-PowerPort-III-65W-Pod-500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Anker PowerPort III 65W Pod will allow you to either charge the R8s LP-E17 battery when the R8 is turned off, or power the R8 when the camera is turned on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have tested this USB charger with the R8 and can confirm that it works perfectly for both charging and powering the R8, just not at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: Anker PowerPort III 65W Pod<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Anker-Compact-Adapter-PowerPort\/dp\/B08LQBJ6Q2?crid=BCNZEKDK5HSX&amp;keywords=Anker+PowerPort+III+65W+Pod&amp;qid=1672769780&amp;sprefix=anker+powerport+iii+65w+pod%2Caps%2C181&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=alphashooters-20&amp;linkId=686f741d267f89c1c12b028305d1921d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a> | B&amp;H Photo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anker PowerPort III Duo<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anker-PowerPort-III-Duo-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Anker PowerPort III Duo\" class=\"wp-image-3681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anker-PowerPort-III-Duo-500px-331x400.jpg 331w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anker-PowerPort-III-Duo-500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Anker PowerPort III Duo is a 40 watt charger that charges at a maximum of 20 watts per port and supports Power Delivery (PD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This charger will only supply enough power to charge the battery in the R8 when the camera is switched off. With the camera turned on the battery will not charge and this charger will not provide enough power for the R8 to run without draining the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: Anker PowerPort III Duo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: B&amp;H Photo | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Anker-PowerPort-Foldable-Delivery\/dp\/B08M9M2V7X?crid=R62WWD31WHOE&amp;keywords=Anker%2BUSB%2BC%2BCharger&amp;qid=1661941790&amp;refinements=p_89%3AAnker&amp;rnid=2528832011&amp;s=wireless&amp;sprefix=anker%2Busb%2Bc%2Bcharger%2Caps%2C225&amp;sr=1-2&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=alphashooters-20&amp;linkId=7413ff1fe8e74c25a79651cb02e352f7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USB Power Banks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>USB power banks can be used to charge the R8&#8217;s battery when the camera is turned off. Some more powerful power banks that support power delivery of 45 watts and above can also be used to power the R8 when it&#8217;s turned on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anker PowerCore III Elite 26K 60W<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anker-PowerCore-III-Elite-25600-60W-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Anker PowerCore III Elite 25600 60W\" class=\"wp-image-2439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anker-PowerCore-III-Elite-25600-60W-500px-376x400.jpg 376w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anker-PowerCore-III-Elite-25600-60W-500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Anker PowerCore III Elite 26K 60W will allow you to charge the R8&#8217;s battery when the camera is switched off, or power the R8 when switched on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve tested this power bank with the R8 and can confirm that it works perfectly for both charging and powering the R8 but not at the same time. So if the camera is powered on it will run off the power bank but not add any additional charge to the battery until the camera is turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: Anker PowerCore III Elite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anker-PowerCore-Charger-Delivery-Portable\/dp\/B08537MKBS?crid=1FCXLB4EN575N&amp;keywords=Anker+PowerCore+III+Elite+25600+60W&amp;qid=1672769678&amp;sprefix=anker+powercore+iii+elite+25600+60w%2Caps%2C174&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=alphashooters-20&amp;linkId=5383e9249bfe08e183aba31d4ccb0715&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a> | B&amp;H Photo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD 45W<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Anker-PowerCore-26800mAh-PD-45W-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD 45W\" class=\"wp-image-4387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Anker-PowerCore-26800mAh-PD-45W-500px-400x287.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Anker-PowerCore-26800mAh-PD-45W-500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD 45W will also allow you to either charge the R8&#8217;s battery when the camera is switched off, or power the R8 when the camera is switched on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve also tested this power bank with the R8 and can confirm that it works perfectly for both charging and powering the R8 but not at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the R8 is powered on it will run off the power bank but not add any additional charge to the battery until the camera is turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD 45W<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: B&amp;H Photo | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anker-Charger-PowerCore-Portable-Delivery\/dp\/B07XRJZXKY?crid=26HMNA9UDAR0N&amp;keywords=Anker+PowerCore%2B+26800+PD+45W&amp;qid=1672823817&amp;sprefix=anker+powercore%2B+26800+pd+45w%2Caps%2C163&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=alphashooters-20&amp;linkId=4eed7f16f371e48678af0b1df41b6f8a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anker-PowerCore-Slim-10000-PD-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD\" class=\"wp-image-3690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anker-PowerCore-Slim-10000-PD-500px-400x378.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anker-PowerCore-Slim-10000-PD-500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD supports 20 watts power delivery via its USB-C port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can only be used to charge the R8&#8217;s battery in-camera when the R8 is switched off, it cannot be used to power the R8 when turned on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve tested this power bank with the R8 and can confirm it works to charge the R8&#8217;s battery when the camera is powered off, but it will not power the R8 when the camera is turned on so the battery will still drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: B&amp;H Photo | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anker-Charging-Portable-10000mAh-Technology\/dp\/B0BVQR1BJL?crid=36K219849N2T4&amp;keywords=anker+powercore+slim&amp;qid=1683716782&amp;sprefix=anker+powercore+slim+%2Caps%2C184&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=44155e002cb67058bfadb003e36c46aa&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Grip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canon EOS R8 does not have an officially supported battery grip from Canon at this time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t require the additional battery capacity but would like to extend the grip of the R8 to improve the ergonomics, then the Canon EG-E1 Extension Grip (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1459345-REG\/canon_3484c001_eg_e1_extension_grip_black.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x942285\/SID\/rfshooters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a>) is supported. This is the same grip extension supported by the Canon EOS RP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1654265700764\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which battery does the Canon EOS R8 support?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 1040 mAh) is the supported battery for the Canon R8.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677322069030\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which battery charger does the Canon EOS R8 support?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Canon R8 supports in-camera charging via USB and also the Canon LC-E17 \/ LC-E17E Battery Charger for the Canon LP-E17 battery.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Comments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions please drop a comment down below and we&#8217;ll get back to you as soon as we have a few seconds free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also if you are able to provide any feedback on your own experience with third-party batteries and chargers please do share this in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reusable-aff-border has-background has-xs-padding-top has-xs-padding-bottom has-xs-padding-left has-xs-padding-right has-lg-margin-top has-lg-margin-bottom\" style=\"background-color:#dbffde\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-heading-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Check Price &amp; Buyer Reviews: <strong><strong>Canon EOS R8<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1748813-REG\/canon_eos_r8_mirrorless_camera.html\/BI\/21577\/KBID\/25839\/DFF\/d10-v21-t1-x1219667\/SID\/rfshooters\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">B&amp;H Photo<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0BTTTH5G6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=rfshooters-20&amp;linkId=e0211e58f326b21d5045aa9f72a8d1fa&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener external sponsored\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon R8 Guides &amp; Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"mai-grid entries entries-grid has-boxed has-image-full\" style=\"--entry-title-font-size:var(--font-size-lg);--align-text:start;--entry-meta-text-align:start;\"><div class=\"entries-wrap has-columns\" style=\"--columns-xs:1\/1;--columns-sm:1\/1;--columns-md:1\/3;--columns-lg:1\/3;--flex-xs:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-sm:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-md:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-lg:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--column-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--row-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--align-columns:start;\"><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:1;\" aria-label=\"Best Canon R8 Memory Cards With Speed &#038; Buffer Tests\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/memory-cards\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/canon-r8-memory-cards-1280-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R8 Memory Card Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/canon-r8-memory-cards-1280-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/canon-r8-memory-cards-1280-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/memory-cards\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Best Canon R8 Memory Cards With Speed &#038; Buffer Tests<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:2;\" aria-label=\"Canon R8 Advanced User Manual PDF\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/user-manual\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-user-manual-1280-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R8 Advanced User Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-user-manual-1280-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-user-manual-1280-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/user-manual\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canon R8 Advanced User Manual PDF<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:3;\" aria-label=\"Canon R8 Battery &#038; Charger Guide\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/battery-charger\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-1280px-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R8 Battery &amp; Charger Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-1280px-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/canon-r8-battery-charger-guide-1280px-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r8\/battery-charger\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canon R8 Battery &#038; Charger Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Canon R8 includes one Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 1040 mAh) and one LC-E17 \/ E battery charger in the box when purchased from new. 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