Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/24

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Subject: [Leica] Hong Kong ebay batteries
From: Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com (Frank Dernie)
Date: Mon Sep 24 04:33:27 2007
References: <Pine.LNX.4.62.0709181231280.28564@mail.2alpha.com> <7.0.1.0.2.20070918222729.0259fc98@comporium.net>
 
Recently there was a thread regarding thepoor  longevity of the Leica  
M8 replacement batteries being offered by a Hong Kong or Chinese ebayer.
I replied that both mine died during my Umbrian Holiday earlier this  
month. But....

Whilst I was away I received a Leica communication for M8 buyers of  
tips and information. One item mentioned that some non-Leica  
batteries were lower capacity and the normal caution about  
malfunction. Another item was an explanation how to resolve an issue  
with the battery indicator on top of the camera falsely reporting a  
newly charged battery as almost discharged. This was the  
characteristic which led me to believe my two batteries were kaput.
I completely discharged my batteries in the camera by setting the  
economy timer to off, as advised in the Leica solution for their  
battery. I then completely recharged them. They now behave again as  
new again according to the camera top indicator.

Just my experience etc.

Frank
Replies: Reply from mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner) ([Leica] Hong Kong ebay batteries)
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