sevrin1965 Posted October 17, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi The battery indicator on my M8 always shows 999 and a depleted battery indicator, although the batteries are definitely charged, i have three batteries all non Leica and i get the same indication with all of them, does anyone know what the solution might be? Regards......Sev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jerren Posted October 17, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 17, 2012 I've read that the non-Leica batteries aren't very dependable and can give inacurate readings. When I was looking for my 2nd battery I considered getting a non leica battery. However I read reviews of the non Leica batteries, and most reviews were negative. And one comment made decide to get only Leica batteries. It said, "Why spend thousands on a camera and then turn around and toss a cheap battery in it. If you spent the money on the camera, do the right thing and get a Leica battery." However, it does seem that this issue would be a camera issue it self. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedei Posted October 17, 2012 Share #3 Posted October 17, 2012 well the 999 is probably because you are using a large SD card that can hold, technically, more than 999 photos? as for batteries...always get the OEM Leica ones....doesn't make sense to get non-Leica batteries just to save $80....on a camera and lenses worth thousands of dollars. i've never understood that. There is a difference....Leica batteries will have some element of quality testing, assured by the company prior to putting their name on it. Generic battery makers don't care....at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerren Posted October 17, 2012 Share #4 Posted October 17, 2012 Yah I thought of the large SD card thing. using a 16-32 gig? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevrin1965 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted October 17, 2012 Yes indeed, Sandisk extreme pro 32g, so that would explain the 999 bit. Just tried charging batts again, the charger says it's charging them "yellow and green light" i then get just the green light light to indicate charging is complete but when i turn camera on and go to sensor cleaning in the menu, it says battery to low to clean sensor, and batt indicator still 0%. I have now ordered a Leica battery on the internet to see if this cures the problem, but it seems a little strange three generic batteries would fail simultaneously when previously they worked just fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Jones Posted October 17, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 17, 2012 You probably have a battery with much reduced capacity, so it is fully charged but that's not enough of a charge to register as a full battery in the camera. It's usually where cheap batteries are saving money by not producing the amp hours that they state or that which the equipment needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 18, 2012 Share #7 Posted October 18, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...I have now ordered a Leica battery on the internet to see if this cures the problem, but it seems a little strange three generic batteries would fail simultaneously when previously they worked just fine. None of those generic batteries have failed most probably. It's just that you did not wait their full discharge into the camera before recharging them again, presumably. Contrary to some statements above and elsewhere, you can live perfectly with generic batteries alone, the same way as i do (even if i have a couple of Leica ones just in case). You just have to wait their full discharge in the camera before recharging them as i've said many times here but it seems that i've not found the convincing tone so far. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevrin1965 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted October 21, 2012 Thanx to all for their input Been using the new Leica battery over the weekend and all has been fine, although i will try what you suggest lct, as i am responsible for exchanging batteries before full depletion, maybe the generic ones will spring back into life! i certainly hope so :-) regards..........Sev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante Posted October 21, 2012 Share #9 Posted October 21, 2012 Disable the auto-off in the camera menu and leave each battery in there until the camera goes completely dead. Then recharge. Dante Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 21, 2012 Share #10 Posted October 21, 2012 Or simply shoot until the camera stops and recharge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante Posted October 21, 2012 Share #11 Posted October 21, 2012 Or simply shoot until the camera stops and recharge. I haven't had luck with that; the problem seems to be that there is a test circuit that needs to be run all the way down; the camera will stop shooting well before the main cell voltage reaches the required level. Dante Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 22, 2012 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2012 My four generic batteries are all discharged by shooting until the camera stops with no problem so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMichigan Posted October 22, 2012 Share #13 Posted October 22, 2012 Maybe they can make a "Convincing Tone" Emoticon? None of those generic batteries have failed most probably. It's just that you did not wait their full discharge into the camera before recharging them again, presumably. Contrary to some statements above and elsewhere, you can live perfectly with generic batteries alone, the same way as i do (even if i have a couple of Leica ones just in case). You just have to wait their full discharge in the camera before recharging them as i've said many times here but it seems that i've not found the convincing tone so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWatts Posted November 1, 2012 Share #14 Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) I've read that the non-Leica batteries aren't very dependable and can give inacurate readings. When I was looking for my 2nd battery I considered getting a non leica battery. However I read reviews of the non Leica batteries, and most reviews were negative. And one comment made decide to get only Leica batteries. It said, "Why spend thousands on a camera and then turn around and toss a cheap battery in it. If you spent the money on the camera, do the right thing and get a Leica battery." However, it does seem that this issue would be a camera issue it self. For what it is worth ! I have used DSTE batteries for over four years in my M8 and DLux 1 and 5 and have had NO trouble with them at all. They work perfectly. I am also advised that this company make the original Leica batteries. Edited November 1, 2012 by DWatts Camera additions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 1, 2012 Share #15 Posted November 1, 2012 For what it is worth !I have used DSTE batteries for over four years in my M8 and DLux 1 and 5 and have had NO trouble with them at all. They work perfectly... Only if they are completely discharged in the camera before recharging in my experience (M8.2). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy12 Posted November 1, 2012 Share #16 Posted November 1, 2012 I also had a problem with batteries being reported as flat after being fully charged. Discharging the battery in camera and then charging them again fixes the problem. I just leave the screen on, with auto-off disabled and leave it overnight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyedeebee Posted November 3, 2012 Share #17 Posted November 3, 2012 I also had a problem with batteries being reported as flat after being fully charged. Discharging the battery in camera and then charging them again fixes the problem. I just leave the screen on, with auto-off disabled and leave it overnight. Just worked for me! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted November 3, 2012 Share #18 Posted November 3, 2012 The difference is: Genuine batts may be recharged at any point, aftermarket batts do need to be fully discharged before reusing in the camera. I shoot normally with AM batts and remove when low. Then insert another batt. I keep one M8 at home just for discharging batts till flat (I have an XS ) so that my M9 is always operational. Discharging overnight in the M9 is just as effective but mildly irritating with constant battery swapping. The functionality of AM is perfectly fine except for having to fully discharge. My finances prefer that I spend my $'s on cheaper alternatives when possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWatts Posted November 8, 2012 Share #19 Posted November 8, 2012 Only if they are completely discharged in the camera before recharging in my experience (M8.2). Never needed to do that - just recharged when I think it is required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 8, 2012 Share #20 Posted November 8, 2012 Then i envy you as you are the first photog i know of who does not need to discharge generic batteries in M8 or M9 cameras before recharging them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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