The European Union's Common Charger Directive approved in 2022 comes into force on December 28, 2024, requiring all small and medium-sized devices with wired charging capabilities to feature a USB-C port in order to be eligible for sale within the EU. Mobile phones, headphones, tablets, e-readers and yes, digital cameras and more, are all affected by the EU's USB-C law.
Multiple forgotten cameras that are still on sale today, typically featuring a micro USB port instead, are going to be affected by this law. We've already seen camera brands taking action: new mirrorless cameras feature USB-C now, while recently Leica launched the EU-compliant D-Lux 8 to replace the D-Lux 7; OM System updated the Tough TG-6 with the Tough TG-7; and Panasonic released the Lumix FZ80D / FZ82D to replace the Lumix FZ80 / FZ82.
