Which is better: power to DC-SCL6 dummy battery or to USB-C port?

[LBJ2]

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3 hours ago, Dr. G said:

I didn’t want to start another thread, but if using a USB-C charger to power the camera for long periods of time via USB can any charger over 27W be used, or is it imperative to use a charger designed to output exactly 27W?

According to David Farkas (Owner Leica Store Miami) on Red Dot Forum YouTube channel and the Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica SL3 - A First Look video, the SL3 camera has built in charge protection and limits power down to 27W if you charge the camera with a more powerful charger. 

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[hellobrandonscott]

Some follow up having used the dummy battery a lot:

If you lose power or unlplug the camera, it immediately shuts off when using the dummy battery, obviously. If the same thing happens with a battery and using the USB port, the camera keeps recording because you're using the battery at that point.

Upside to the dummy battery though is that it's lighter and IMO a cleaner, safer option, and you're not using up battery life.

I'll keep using the dummy battery, but just know that if you're recording in unstable electrical environments, maybe it's a better idea to use a battery + USB port. 

Edited January 14 by hellobrandonscott