Guest Linsengericht Posted March 21, 2011 Share #41 Posted March 21, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Isn't this thread all about the fact that we'd love to know who makes Leica's batteries for them My best guess is Ansmann, who also provide the chargers. ANSMANN AG: Batteries & battery packs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Washington Posted March 21, 2011 Share #42 Posted March 21, 2011 Yes, that is what I wonder too. Time for a sing along: ‘’Oh I wonder,wonder who - ba da da who? Who makes the Leica cell?’’. Man, am I showing off my age. Time to go get a DA haircut…and engineer boots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 21, 2011 Share #43 Posted March 21, 2011 Nice example for misleading information. This fire was caused by a lithium cell. Looking into the details, you will notice that this device operates with nonrechargeable lithium batteries, which are totally different technology from rechargable LiIon batteries as used in M8/M9. Like D 70 batteries? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted March 21, 2011 Share #44 Posted March 21, 2011 ....to read : http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/48435-alternative-battery-does-not-function.html read intervention of Mark Norton n°8 : http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/144633-i-think-i-found-good-m8.html http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-69055.html http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-76505.html and in FAQ of M8 from Leica AG : Rechargeable batteries of other makes are now being offered for the LEICA M8. Can I use them without hesitation in my camera? "Tests with these batteries have revealed that they sometimes have considerably less capacity than the original Leica battery 14 464 (e.g. 1400mAh instead of 1900mAh as in the case of the original). The other make battery is not equipped with the charging circuitry dedicated to the camera electronics, therefore malfunctions may occur, such as a false indication of the remaining capacity, or the camera may switch itself off suddenly and unexpectedly. Above all, the camera’s warranty expires if malfunctioning is caused by the use of none-dedicated accessories (see warranty conditions in the Warranty Card). The mandatory protective measures for Li-ion batteries may be different from the original and therefore insufficient in the case of these other make products. As a result, Leica will not accept any liability concerning any damage caused by using these batteries, including damage occurring during charging and transportation." ... and then do what you want, everyone is free to act , but do not complain if there is a problem Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tele_player Posted March 22, 2011 Share #45 Posted March 22, 2011 Nonetheless, Leica's explanation of the risk is specious, since it implicitly defends their egregious gouging on battery price. Leica would make a hefty margin on these batteries even if they dropped the price 50%. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 22, 2011 Share #46 Posted March 22, 2011 Fair enough… but I will wait and see. OP’s battery will be here to see for myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tele_player Posted March 22, 2011 Share #47 Posted March 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) The problem with wait and see OR trying it yourself is that it really isn't safe - substandard lithium batteries can fail in dramatic ways, and buying from no-name (and no real reputation) companies means you have no recourse if the battery damages the camera. Basically, Leica is extorting protection money against a bad battery damaging the camera while it's in warranty. I have two genuine Leica batteries, and three cheap batteries, which work OK (except for the well-known problem with power level metering by the camera), but I don't really trust the cheap ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 22, 2011 Share #48 Posted March 22, 2011 I understand: But, if I played it ‘’safe’’, I would have been dead long ago. Batteries are child’s play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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