USB C external charging

**bobbotron** · 03-20-2022, 11:52 AM - **7 Likes**

I just realized the k3 III had a handy function, you can charge USB C gear with it! My iPhone has a USB C cable, I’m currently charging it in an airport using my K3 III.

This is a pretty simple post but I hope it helps someone out if they’re in a similar situation.

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Last edited by bobbotron; 03-21-2022 at 05:31 AM.

licht96 · 03-20-2022, 11:17 PM

First of all, I think you wrote the most important word wrong ;-)
Charge... not change.

And, honestly speaking : this feature is no secret.
It's also mentioned in the manual.

Not a Number · 03-21-2022, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by licht96

It's also mentioned in the manual.

And discussed to great length on the Forum even before the camera was released.

Unregistered User · 03-21-2022, 01:19 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks, I did not know I could charge my phone using the camera as a power bank. I have read the manual more than once. Missed this.

Last edited by Racer X 69; 03-21-2022 at 03:42 AM. Reason: Removed unrelated comments.

licht96 · 03-21-2022, 02:02 AM - **1 Like**

It's also marked in a "attention" grey box in the Manual. And has a dedicated Index with page number in the end of it.

Racer X 69 · 03-21-2022, 03:39 AM - **1 Like**

Let's not stray from the topic and allow the conversation to degrade into an argument please.

Unregistered User · 03-21-2022, 04:19 AM - **2 Likes**

I for one did NOT know of this feature even after reading the manual several times. So thank you OP for the post.

Last edited by Parallax; 03-21-2022 at 05:19 AM.

gatorguy · 03-21-2022, 05:04 AM - **1 Like**

While I knew about it when I first looked into getting the K3III I had totally forgotten about it until the OP brought it up. IMO it's a fair reminder of something I would have used on the way to a shoot about a month ago when I realized I had left the spare batteries behind.

Thanks

**bobbotron** · 03-21-2022, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by licht96

First of all, I think you wrote the most important word wrong ;-)
Charge... not change.

And, honestly speaking : this feature is no secret.
It's also mentioned in the manual.

Ah thanks, updated my typo.

It was a secret to me or I’d forgotten? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Glad it could help people out. It’s really saving me this trip!

**rogerstg** · 03-21-2022, 05:41 AM

I find it handy. It uses the same connection as our cell phones and tablet, so it's convenient to top it off after some intermittent use without digging out the charger.

**StigVidar** · 03-21-2022, 05:44 AM

Somewhat related: I have a feeling that this rubber flap over the usb connection can not last heavy usage. Those of you charging the battery internally, how well does this flap work after a year of usage?

**c.a.m** · 03-21-2022, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by bobbotron

This is a pretty simple post but I hope it helps someone out if they’re in a similar situation.

Thanks for the reminder. Useful lifeboat for phone charging.

Safe travels.

- Craig

reh321 · 03-21-2022, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by bobbotron

I just realized the k3 III had a handy function, you can charge USB C gear with it! My iPhone has a USB C cable, I’m currently charging it in an airport using my K3 III.

This is a pretty simple post but I hope it helps someone out if they’re in a similar situation.

If I remember correctly, my iPhone charger won’t work with my stand-alone KP charger; Apple is idiosyncratic that way, so you would need a standard usb power source in any case. I found one and took it with me to charge both my iPhone and Q-7 batteries when I took a train to San Diego in 2016, when space was a premium.

03-20-2022, 11:52 AM - 7 Likes	#1
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	USB C external charging I just realized the k3 III had a handy function, you can charge USB C gear with it! My iPhone has a USB C cable, I’m currently charging it in an airport using my K3 III. This is a pretty simple post but I hope it helps someone out if they’re in a similar situation. Attached Images Last edited by bobbotron; 03-21-2022 at 05:31 AM.

03-21-2022, 02:02 AM - 1 Like	#5
licht96 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Braunschweig Posts: 92	It's also marked in a "attention" grey box in the Manual. And has a dedicated Index with page number in the end of it. Last edited by Racer X 69; 03-21-2022 at 03:46 AM. Reason: Edited unrelated comments.

03-21-2022, 05:04 AM - 1 Like	#8
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	While I knew about it when I first looked into getting the K3III I had totally forgotten about it until the OP brought it up. IMO it's a fair reminder of something I would have used on the way to a shoot about a month ago when I realized I had left the spare batteries behind. Thanks Last edited by gatorguy; 03-21-2022 at 05:49 AM. Reason: Remove quote of deleted post

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03-20-2022, 11:17 PM	#2
licht96 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Braunschweig Posts: 92	First of all, I think you wrote the most important word wrong ;-) Charge... not change. And, honestly speaking : this feature is no secret. It's also mentioned in the manual.

03-21-2022, 12:37 AM	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by licht96 It's also mentioned in the manual. And discussed to great length on the Forum even before the camera was released.

03-21-2022, 01:19 AM - 1 Like	#4
Unregistered User Guest	Thanks, I did not know I could charge my phone using the camera as a power bank. I have read the manual more than once. Missed this. Last edited by Racer X 69; 03-21-2022 at 03:42 AM. Reason: Removed unrelated comments.

03-21-2022, 03:39 AM - 1 Like	#6
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Let's not stray from the topic and allow the conversation to degrade into an argument please.

03-21-2022, 04:19 AM - 2 Likes	#7
Unregistered User Guest	I for one did NOT know of this feature even after reading the manual several times. So thank you OP for the post. Last edited by Parallax; 03-21-2022 at 05:19 AM.

03-21-2022, 05:33 AM	#9
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349 Original Poster	Originally posted by licht96 First of all, I think you wrote the most important word wrong ;-) Charge... not change. And, honestly speaking : this feature is no secret. It's also mentioned in the manual. Ah thanks, updated my typo. It was a secret to me or I’d forgotten? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Glad it could help people out. It’s really saving me this trip!

03-21-2022, 05:41 AM	#10
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	I find it handy. It uses the same connection as our cell phones and tablet, so it's convenient to top it off after some intermittent use without digging out the charger.

03-21-2022, 05:44 AM	#11
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Somewhat related: I have a feeling that this rubber flap over the usb connection can not last heavy usage. Those of you charging the battery internally, how well does this flap work after a year of usage?

03-21-2022, 07:09 AM	#12
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by bobbotron This is a pretty simple post but I hope it helps someone out if they’re in a similar situation. Thanks for the reminder. Useful lifeboat for phone charging. Safe travels. - Craig

03-21-2022, 07:18 AM	#13
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by bobbotron I just realized the k3 III had a handy function, you can charge USB C gear with it! My iPhone has a USB C cable, I’m currently charging it in an airport using my K3 III. This is a pretty simple post but I hope it helps someone out if they’re in a similar situation. If I remember correctly, my iPhone charger won’t work with my stand-alone KP charger; Apple is idiosyncratic that way, so you would need a standard usb power source in any case. I found one and took it with me to charge both my iPhone and Q-7 batteries when I took a train to San Diego in 2016, when space was a premium.

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