Guest Posted December 30, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 30, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would appreciate if someone could perhaps enlighten me here. I am away on vacation, and I forgot my 2nd battery and charger. Does anyone know if I can use my Apple iPhone USB charging plug (with a micro USB cable) to charge my T? The reason that I ask is that I know Leica has a particular specification for a charger (amperage or voltage is it?) that will work, and I don't want to use the wrong one and fry my wonderful Leica T. I just have to remark how wonderful it is to have my T and 23mm Summicron-T along. Even in the darkest light, (where I have been using zone focusing because AF couldn't see), I have a discrete and fast handling camera at hand. The results have been outstanding capturing action in such challenging settings. The camera is also discrete and disarming and easily fits in my coat pocket. I don't want to have to resort to only using my iPhone for photos, so I appreciate whatever insight any of you could bring forth. The nearest Leica store is a few countries away I think. Many thanks for sharing and for the commeradery that we share here. Best regards- DGP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davidfung Posted December 30, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 30, 2016 Not sure if it matters. As the camera will draw as much current as required on the camera and as much as the charger will supply. There should be a current limiter on the T. Haven't tried it but all my other USB works that way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelU Posted December 30, 2016 Share #3 Posted December 30, 2016 I would have no fear to use this power plug. USB is a common standard and the electrical output is standard as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2016 Share #4 Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks so much. I appreciate your prompt reply. I have but 2 bars left on my only battery. Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian m Posted December 30, 2016 Share #5 Posted December 30, 2016 I've charged my T from a variety of different Apple USB chargers with no problem. When I travel I usually bring a Micro-USB cable for my T plus a Lightning adapter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2016 Share #6 Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted December 31, 2016 Share #7 Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) All OK charging from a multitude of USB charging devices, laptop, PC, Ikea USB charger, Apple iPhone Charger, iPad Charger, Garmin charger...all work fine. :-) Also OK with Cigarette socket in the car. Edited December 31, 2016 by Jkulin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfung Posted January 8, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 8, 2017 Currently travelling and charged two batteries from empty via USB, no problems at all. Took around 3-4 hours through using my 5W charger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted February 27, 2017 Share #9 Posted February 27, 2017 I have charged my T batteries using USB without any problems. In fact I'm in India at the moment and have only brought a USB cable. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDCT Posted May 18, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 18, 2017 It charges faster with my iPad brick than my iPhone brick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencoyote Posted May 18, 2017 Share #11 Posted May 18, 2017 I wish Leica would make all their cameras and chargers charge off of USB PD over a USB-C connector. Surely profile 2 12v @ 1.5A is plenty to charge a camera's battery. Then we can forget about all these AC plug types and wall warts and you can use the same charger as you do for your cell phone and (new) laptop. Ref: http://www.electronicdesign.com/interconnects/introduction-usb-power-delivery Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted January 29, 2018 Share #12 Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) I had the same problem when I traveled to Wales last year. I used a UK power outlet to USB converter and a USB to camera cable to charge my T with battery in it. It fried my T mother board. I will never charge any battery through the camera again. Edited January 29, 2018 by Einst_Stein Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdekter Posted January 29, 2018 Share #13 Posted January 29, 2018 No problems charging the TL2 via USB in multiple countries here. I bought a travel USB plug with built-in prongs for just about every country in the world. It outputs 2.4A USB charging current. It charges the TL2 in a couple of hours from flat and has so far worked perfectly in USA, Singapore and Australia. Charging via USB is also an excellent option when away from power points - for this I carry a portable battery pack that can recharge the camera 2-3 times. Charge via USB is the way of the future and before long all devices will work this way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnease Posted January 30, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 30, 2018 I also charge my T typically via USB. Have done so via the computer, adapters, you name it. Another limitation of the CL in my view. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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