Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/05/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>From Leica Rumors: Important information about Li-Ion batteries for the Leica M8/M8.2/M9/M9-P/M-E/Monochnrom cameras By LR admin | Published: May 31, 2016 leica-m9-battery Important information about Li-Ion batteries for the Leica M8/M8.2/M9/M9-P/M(9) and MONOCHROM/M-E camera models We have determined that several rechargeable batteries (Order no. 14 464) manufactured at the end of 2015 and beginning of 2016 for cameras of the M series were supplied with a defective electronic component. The effect of this is that the camera displays false information about the battery charge level for these particular batteries. In the case of the Leica M8/M8.2 models, the battery symbol in the LCD on the top plate is not displayed at all and, in the case of the Leica M9/M9-P and M-E models, shows a false, 100% charge level no matter what the actual charge level of the battery may be. Should you have noticed this error appearing with your camera, and your Leica M is affected by this issue, we recommend that you contact the authorised Customer Care department of your country?s Leica distributor or a Leica Store and request replacement of the defective battery. You will then be sent a new, fully functional battery completely free of charge. We thank you for your understanding and would like to apologise for any inconvenience this issue may have caused. -- Regards, Sonny http://sonc.com/look/ Natchitoches, Louisiana 1714 Oldest Permanent Settlement in the Louisiana Purchase USA