Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Jim. That was very helpful but discouraging. It looks like the only choice I have is to order more of those obscenely expensive batteries. I just ordered 2 more from B&H which will give me a total of 6 which I hope will last for the 10 days I'm there!! Otherwise, I'll be taking photos with my phone. Tina On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote: > Tina, > > I searched and found this on the Leica Forum: > > https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/263070-charging-the-sl- > battery-whilst-backpacking-is-there-a-solution/ > > It says that the SL battery draws too much current, hence can't be used on > a USB connection. > > It also says the SL does not support in-camera charging. > > There are some other way-out ideas you might ask Tom to look at. > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > > On 5/16/2017 10:45 AM, Tina Manley wrote: > >> So if I hook my SL up with a USB 3.0 cable plugged into power pack, it >> will >> charge the battery inside the camera? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Tina >> >> On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 11:38 AM, RicCarter <ric at cartersxrd.net> wrote: >> >> some cameras hood straight up to USB for charging, as do many smartphones >>> >>> ric >>> >>> >>> On May 16, 2017, at 11:18 AM, Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> LUG: >>>> >>>> On my upcoming trip to Syria, I will be without electricity most of the >>>> time. I have several power banks and solar chargers that will charge my >>>> phone; however, I cannot find any that will hook up to the SL battery >>>> charger. Is there such a thing? Am I overlooking something obvious? >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance. >>>> >>>> Tina >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Tina Manley >>>> www.tinamanley.com >>>> tina-manley.artistwebsites.com >>>> http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/3B49552F-90A0- >>>> >>> 4D0A-A11D-2175C937AA91/Tina+Manley.html >>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Tina Manley www.tinamanley.com tina-manley.artistwebsites.com http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/3B49552F-90A0-4D0A-A11D-2175C937AA91/Tina+Manley.html