norm_snyder Posted March 2, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 2, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Was looking for another spare, and ran across this. Does anyone have any experience with it? Pearstone | BM-8 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1900mAh) | BM-8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davehendley Posted March 2, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 2, 2010 not that particular one - but I've tried two third party batteries both of which died within a month. My advice would be to stick with the Leica batts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgerston Posted March 2, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 2, 2010 I just bought one a couple of weeks ago and its in my M8 currently for the first time. So far so good, but I can't yet speak for its long term usability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 2, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 2, 2010 I find it shockingly expensive for a China battery at 70 $, You can probably get the same one with a different sticker for 10$ in Hong Kong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norm_snyder Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks for the advice. I thought it was probably too good to be true, considering that I really have had no difficulties with my other batteries [Leica accessory branded]. Guess I 'll just go with a couple more of those to help me get through the winter weather more easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
squarenegs Posted March 2, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 2, 2010 Was looking for another spare, and ran across this. Does anyone have any experience with it? Pearstone | BM-8 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1900mAh) | BM-8 From B&H I might try an off brand, but that one isn't cheap. At that price, I'd pay the extra and buy Leica. I have purchased at least 6 different after market batteries from various eBay sellers and all have been FUBAR in weeks. I now have two extra Leica batteries for my M8's .....One just can't shoot well having battery performance anxiety issues, eh!?!?!? Regards, Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 2, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 2, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Both aftermarket batteries I bought wouldn't hold a good charge and quit working after several months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norm_snyder Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks to Rick, Sam, Jaap, et al. Came to my senses and ordered more real batteries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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