Annibale G. Posted December 27, 2006 Share #1 Posted December 27, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was using my new M7 when a litte problem has happended . Meanwhile I was shooting , in the viewfinder the indication BC appeared ; immidiatly that all indication in the viewfinder and electronical control shut off. I suppose it happened due to the batteries : maybe they're old, or because it was cold ( 1° C ) . So I changed the batteries and everythings was good , but after some minutes the same thing happened ; but after a while all things came back. What has happened ? I tested the battery and they're all good . Then my brother in law helped me , he supposed the problem is due to the contact in the battery compartment. AFTER SOME TEST WE SAW THAT THE PROBLEM IS BETWEEN THE CONTACT OF THE TWO BATTERIES : """ THE LOWER ONE DON'T PUSH PERFECTLY ON THE UPPER ONE"". Did anyone has the same problem ? what do you suggest me to do? My brother in law suggested me do not send the camera back and try some batteries, or to put a little piece of paper at the bottom of the lower battery or a point of soldering in the upper part of the lower battery. Thanks Annibale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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enboe Posted December 27, 2006 Share #2 Posted December 27, 2006 It is normal for the 2 batteries not to be in perfect alignment until the cover is placed on the chamber. Do not solder anyting to a battery. You run a risk of the heat causing leakage or in the worst case, an explosion of the battery. Do not modify the camera itself or you risk voiding your warranty. Do not put paper under the battery. This will just prevent electrical contact from occuring. You mention low temperatures. That may be the issue. I would call Leica customer service and get their opinion. At worst, they should be able to expedite the repair, as it's not an M8. Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 27, 2006 Share #3 Posted December 27, 2006 Remove grease from the batteries before fitting... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted December 27, 2006 Share #4 Posted December 27, 2006 What 'enboe' said. The batteries don't fit properly, until you put the cap on. Don't foll around in the battery compartment with a soldering iron etc. You will cause more damage than good. Try a new set of good quality batteries. It could be the cold weather. Were you carrying the camera outside of your jacket for a prolonged period? When the temperature drops, keep the camera under your jacket or in a pocket, so it stays warm (this is good advice for any camera). Batteries deliver less power in cold weather and the lubricants get stiff, so only pull it out when you need to take a shot. Also, if you are entering a warm building after being out in the cold, put the camera in a ziplock plastic bag, so that condensation does not form insisde the body, as it warms up to room temperature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_dykstra Posted December 27, 2006 Share #5 Posted December 27, 2006 sounds like it might be condensation from moving between cold and warm areas. Residue from previous condensation can cause poor electical contact between batteries and connectors. A thought is to clean the electrical contacts, with a clean cloth and perhaps with some electronic contact cleaner if you have some. I bought a can of CRC CO Contact Cleaner for just this purpose with my R8s. They've been trouble free since I've been using this product on the electronic contacts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share #6 Posted December 28, 2006 The problem is that the batteries do not fit perfectly in the battery compartment , obviously closed . I used batteries indicated by Leica . That' s all . It seems that the spring downside don't push very well the batteries to upside . Annibale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted December 28, 2006 Share #7 Posted December 28, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) The problem is that the batteries do not fit perfectly in the battery compartment , obviously closed . I used batteries indicated by Leica . That' s all . It seems that the spring downside don't push very well the batteries to upside .Annibale You can try four of the smaller batteries rather than two of the double sized batteries. You could also try a different brand of battery in case it is a problem with the battery. In the cold, the batteries only last a few hours. Carry spares and switch when the camera goes dead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share #8 Posted December 28, 2006 ????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted December 28, 2006 Share #9 Posted December 28, 2006 In the cold, the batteries only last a few hours. Carry spares and switch when the camera goes dead. In my experience, the batteries in the M7 are not unduly affected by the sort of cold temperature that Annibale is talking about (1° C). They should certainly last more than a few hours. Having said this Annibale, you may want to try taking the ambient temperature out of the equation by keeping the M7 tucked into your coat and then see how you get on. My suspicion is that there is something not quite right with your M7. Rather than mess around for too long trying to find a solution I'd be inclined to just send the camera back to Solms and get them to look at it. Particularly so if you have a back-up you can use in the meantime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted December 28, 2006 Share #10 Posted December 28, 2006 new cameras often have old batteries. mine had. see if problem persists with new batteries. did not for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 28, 2006 Share #11 Posted December 28, 2006 Simple. If its a new camera and the batteries were in the box, try new batteries. If new batteries still cause problems return the camera for another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted December 28, 2006 Share #12 Posted December 28, 2006 I think if you read the original post it is clear that Annibale has already tried fresh batteries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 28, 2006 Share #13 Posted December 28, 2006 I think if you read the original post it is clear that Annibale has already tried fresh batteries. Then really you should return the camera, as this sort of problem shouldn't happen. If you bought it new and recently you should demand a replacement rather than a repair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share #14 Posted December 29, 2006 Oh, here it is. At last someone red what I've written. I thought also to send the camera back. Now I'm trying to see if the problem come back , using the camera every day. It doesn't happen anymore. What do you suggest to do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted December 29, 2006 Share #15 Posted December 29, 2006 Oh, here it is. At last someone red what I've written. I thought also to send the camera back. Now I'm trying to see if the problem come back , using the camera every day. It doesn't happen anymore. What do you suggest to do? Maybe it was the cold, after all? Personally, I'd hang on to the M7 for now, and if the problem happens again, consider sending it in at that point. If you send it in now, Leica may not be able to replicate the problem and will simply send the camera back to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share #16 Posted December 29, 2006 This is what I was thinking about. So , do you think it is better to wait? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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