Dedicated to the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7 mirrorless camera, the DMW-DCC18 DC Coupler is used to replace the internal battery and power the camera using AC power for longer, uninterrupted shooting sessions, specifically when the camera's USB-C port is being used. The separately available DMW-ACC11 AC Power Adapter Cable is required for use with this DC coupler. The power adapter is required when recording to a USB SSD, and this coupler is required when the USB port is occupied.

For Lumix DC-GH7 Mirrorless Camera    Enables AC Power/Replaces Battery    Ideal for Extended Shooting Sessions    Requires DMW-ACC11 AC Adapter for Use

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does anyone have trouble mounting on a tripod with the battery compartment open for the cable connector?

A: Most tripod heads and mounting plates should not cause any issues when using this through the battery door, however some L-Brackets and heads may hinder the use of this if they are too big or block the door from being accessed.

Q: 2. Okay who is right the B&H staff or a Panasonic rep? Will the DCC18 work with G9II or not? The DCC17 says it is not

A: According to Panasonic the Panasonic DMW-DCC18 DC Coupler is compatible with the G9II when using a a USB PD AC adapter. Please take a look at the following link: https://bhpho.to/3Scuvns

Q: 3. Can this DMW-DCC12 DC Coupler be used on Lumix GX8 camera.?

A: I do not have this camera so dont know.

Q: 4. Does this work with Lumix S5?

A: It should, it works with my GH5 which uses the same battery

Q: 5. Is there a Panasonic power coupler compatible for the GH6 - that allows powering from a battery pack /external power supply ?

A: The correct coupler and Ac adapter for Panasonic Lumix GH6 Mirrorless Camera are the Panasonic DMW-DCC17 DC Coupler and the Panasonic DMW-AC10 AC Adapter for LUMIX GH4, GH5, and GH6 Digital Cameras.These are not compatible with USB type C ports. However, your Panasonic Lumix GH6 Mirrorless Camera has the ability to draw power from a power bank that has Power Delivery USB type C port once you connect a USB type C to USB type C cable between the camera and the power bank.

Q: 6. Is this battery power regulated? (Via the battery itself, not the AC adapter that goes with it)

A: The specifications of the Panasonic DMW-DCC18 DC Coupler for DC-GH7 do not list how it regulates power. In my experience, USB-C products do regulate their power when used with USB-C Power Delivery cables, USB-C PD power banks, or USB-C PD AC adapters. Panasonic only recommends using the Panasonic DMW-DCC18 DC Coupler with the Panasonic DMW-ACC11 AC Adapter.

Q: 7. Are there any D-Tap or USB-terminated cables that I can connect this to? (for running on battery power)

A: Yes. The following is needed to make it whole working unit. Panasonic DMW-AC10 AC Adapter for LUMIX GH4 and GH5 Digital Cameras BH #PADMWAC10 • MFR #DMW-AC10 https://bhpho.to/3rBWaQR

Q: 8. I've been using the DC Coupler DMW-DCC12 for my GH5's and GH4'S for years. I tried the DMW-DCC12 in my new GH6's and it works with most video formats. Super high frame rates do not work, and photos do not work. Will the DMC-DCC17 correct this issue and allow the use of full video and photo capabilities with the GH6 without shutting off or freezing?

A: Yes, Panasonic DMW-DCC17 DC Coupler is compactible with Panasonic Lumix GH6 Mirrorless Camera. You can use the Panasonic DMW-AC10 AC Adapter connected on the coupler to power the camera.

Q: 9. Will this dummy battery it work with the Lumix S5iix? I ask because I think the GH-7 and S5iix both use the same batteries.

A: The Panasonic DMW-DCC18 DC Coupler for DC-GH7 is compatible with the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 10. Does this work with the GH7?

A: The AC-BLK22 Adapter / DC Coupler Kit does work with the Panasonic GH7.