01 / Battery
BP-511
Camera battery
The supplied battery is BP-511; the guide also permits BP-512. Match this camera when buying replacements.
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YOUR CAMERA’S KIT
Canon PowerShot G2
The battery, charger, cable, memory card and reader for this exact model.
Also searchable as: G2
Open in the camera finder ↗Manufacturer references checked 2026-10-07.
THE FIVE ESSENTIALS
Everything that belongs with it.
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02 / Charging adapter
CA-560
DC charging power adapter
The CA-560 compact power adapter plugs into the camera’s DC input and charges its installed BP-511/BP-512. It is not a USB adapter.
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03 / USB cable
PowerShot G2 USB cable
For photo transfer
Photo transfer only — does not charge the camera
Use a data-capable cable explicitly compatible with Canon PowerShot G2. This connection does not charge the battery.
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04 / Memory card
CompactFlash Type I / II
Simple choice: 128MB Type I CF
This camera uses CompactFlash, not SD. The manufacturer lists Type I/II CompactFlash and 128MB CF accessories. Choose a full-size Type I card.
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05 / Photo-transfer reader
CompactFlash card reader
Full-size CF slot
Choose a reader with a CompactFlash slot; SD-only readers do not accept this card. Match USB-A or USB-C to your computer.
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Charge through the camera’s DC input.
Charge the installed BP-511/BP-512 with the CA-560 at the DC input while the camera is off. USB is for photo transfer; it cannot charge the camera.
Get the photos onto your phone.
Turn the camera off, remove its memory card and use the matching reader above. Choose the reader connector for your device: USB-C, Lightning or USB-A. Use Photos or Files to import. Copy your photos before deleting or formatting the card.
Manufacturer references
- Canon PowerShot G2 camera user guide
Supplied accessories; charging the battery; memory cards; USB/computer connection