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X-T1: Cable channel cover for DC coupler (dummy battery)

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Hi, this is my first post.

It appears that there isn't an opening on the lid of the battery chamber for a cable to go through on my 'new' X-T1. I have a dummy battery coupler that worked with an X-A5 and X-A10 as they had this opening - the lid could close !

Does anyone know anything about this- is there a way to fix this ?

Many thanks in advance

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I do not think there is a regular fix of the kind you probably are hoping to read about.

There are/were battery grips folks could install that held an extra battery (Fujifilm’s part number is VG-XT1). Third party versions of the grip are still bring sold.  If you look around you may be able to find one with a battery door cover that works as you are hoping.

p.s. Welcome to the forum.

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Thank so much, I didn't think of that ! I actually bought the power grip the other day and it does have a channel for a decoupler. I'm waiting for a new power bank that will arrive tomorrow as I think the camera needs a USB-C Power Delivery charge. I will update tomorrow- fingers crossed.

Thanks again.

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Uh hmm. I guess I may have more bad news, USB C power delivery did not come out until much later after the X-T1 was released, I do not think it will work for you (actually I do not think you can charge the camera via USB at all, you need to put the batter(ies) in the external charger to refill them with juice.

Your power grip may have the PD capability, but please check the specs sheet and make sure it does. PD can push out amps at 20 volts, if the equipment took any short cuts in the safety regs, it could damage things. 

Your new camera is very good, but does not use the latest tech as nicely as we might wish for.

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Thanks- I just realised the coupler I have (that worked for the X-A10 and X-A5) has s a standard USB plug anyway so wouldn't be PD compliant. Another dead end. Guess I'll make the most of 2 standard batteries which might not be able to cope with extreme long exposures. Thinking about getting an X-T3 which, in theory, can be plugged directly via USB-C to a PD power bank...

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SOLVED ! 

The camera is working perfectly with my original coupler snugly sitting in the power grip and running through the regular USB plug. Just like you suggested.

The fact that my X-T1 was powering down the whole time, when directly connected to the dummy battery, must have been because the connection was insecure as I couldn't't close ******  door.

All good- thanks again !

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