vikasmg Posted July 16, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 16, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, my lovely day-old TL2 has morphed into a paperweight. Completely dead. I had recharged the battery last night so it can't be dead, but I'm charging it again. If that's not it I must head back to the Leica Store. Has anyone else had this experience? Could I be missing something? - Vikas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gbealnz Posted July 16, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 16, 2017 Yep, I recalled reading at least two posts, similar/same as yours, Flash in Oz, and Bachmanns in Germany. Have a look, they were posted yesterday I recall. Sorry to hear this, it will be something simple hopefully. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelU Posted July 16, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 16, 2017 Sorry to hear that. Bachmanns got it exchanged by Leica. Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5X mit Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted July 16, 2017 Sorry to hear that. Bachmanns got it exchanged by Leica. Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5X mit Tapatalk Couldn't find Bachmanns' post but I have returned the camera to the Leica Store - they will follow up on Monday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachmanns Posted July 16, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 16, 2017 Sorry to hear that. Bachmanns got it exchanged by Leica. Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5X mit Tapatalk Not yet but I will go to Wetzlar tomorrow. On friday they told me the TL2 was sold out at Wetzlar. I hope they will have one by tomorrow to make the exchange. Sorry to hear that, Vikas! Hopefully not a bigger/serial problem with the TL2. Regards, René Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted July 16, 2017 Not yet but I will go to Wetzlar tomorrow. On friday they told me the TL2 was sold out at Wetzlar. I hope they will have one by tomorrow to make the exchange. Sorry to hear that, Vikas! Hopefully not a bigger/serial problem with the TL2. Regards, René Thanks for chiming in. One curious thing was that when I bought it the person at the Leica Store said she had already charged the battery for me (I had bought it a couple days on line earlier while I was traveling). But when I checked the battery it was almost empty. I wonder if the battery was defective - though I did try to charge it again. - Vikas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachmanns Posted July 16, 2017 Share #7 Posted July 16, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) It doesn't seem to be a problem with the battery. I also have a T and the TL's battery works fine with the T. I guess it's a problem with the camera electronics which causes discharging the battery within a couple of hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 16, 2017 Share #8 Posted July 16, 2017 Couldn't find Bachmanns' post but I have returned the camera to the Leica Store - they will follow up on Monday. Dear Vikas, you should have kept your trusted T. Good luck anyway, my friend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted July 16, 2017 Share #9 Posted July 16, 2017 Seem to remember reading that Gordon (FlashGordonPhotography) also had a similar problem with he's TL2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 16, 2017 Share #10 Posted July 16, 2017 Seem to remember reading that Gordon (FlashGordonPhotography) also had a similar problem with he's TL2. This camera was announced less than a week, and already too many problems and returns!!! I think I will hang on my T! I love it and very satisfied!.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted July 16, 2017 Dear Vikas, you should have kept your trusted T. Good luck anyway, my friend! I know, maybe I will offer the kids my 'new-and-improved' TL2 in exchange for giving back the 'aging' T :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samir Jahjah Posted July 16, 2017 Share #12 Posted July 16, 2017 Well, my lovely day-old TL2 has morphed into a paperweight. Completely dead. I had recharged the battery last night so it can't be dead, but I'm charging it again. If that's not it I must head back to the Leica Store. Has anyone else had this experience? Could I be missing something? - Vikas Hi I just had mine experiencing same. It is dead. Completely... I will shoot an email to my local Leica Store. Samir Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 16, 2017 Share #13 Posted July 16, 2017 I know, maybe I will offer the kids my 'new-and-improved' TL2 in exchange for giving back the 'aging' T :-) hahahaha.... at least you have an alternative! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 16, 2017 Share #14 Posted July 16, 2017 Hi I just had mine experiencing same. It is dead. Completely... I will shoot an email to my local Leica Store. Samir Wowww!... Sorry about that. Folks at DC leica are very helpful; I am sure they would assist you well. I think I am going to keep my trusted T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted July 16, 2017 Hi I just had mine experiencing same. It is dead. Completely... I will shoot an email to my local Leica Store. Samir Too many incidents for comfort... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 17, 2017 Share #16 Posted July 17, 2017 Four reported dead so I just checked my TL2 … Received it on Friday 14 July when tested with two different batteries … Not used Saturday or Sunday but inserted a fully charged battery after Friday's testing … Happy to advise all OK at 01.33 Monday 17 July i.e. new TL2 battery showing full charge after at least 50 hours storage. To put this apparent problem into perspective we'd need to know how many cameras have been sold since launch. Four failures out of 'X' thousand delivered / sold … could be relatively small %. Also we do not know for sure if it might be a battery problem rather than a camera problem. Any new lithium batteries require several charge /discharge /charge cycles before they reach full capacity. I tried my camera with two old batteries and the new battery … and marked the new battery before use so I know in future it's the one supplied new with the TL2. Might also be a charger problem? Just searched and no 'TL2 battery drain' problems reported elsewhere. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samir Jahjah Posted July 17, 2017 Share #17 Posted July 17, 2017 Four reported dead so I just checked my TL2 … Received it on Friday 14 July when tested with two different batteries … Not used Saturday or Sunday but inserted a fully charged battery after Friday's testing … Happy to advise all OK at 01.33 Monday 17 July i.e. new TL2 battery showing full charge after at least 50 hours storage. To put this apparent problem into perspective we'd need to know how many cameras have been sold since launch. Four failures out of 'X' thousand delivered / sold … could be relatively small %. Also we do not know for sure if it might be a battery problem rather than a camera problem. Any new lithium batteries require several charge /discharge /charge cycles before they reach full capacity. I tried my camera with two old batteries and the new battery … and marked the new battery before use so I know in future it's the one supplied new with the TL2. Might also be a charger problem? Just searched and no 'TL2 battery drain' problems reported elsewhere. dunk Actually the camera would not even charge the battery when connected to a USB port - and the battery was fully charged just an hour before the camera became unresponsive! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samir Jahjah Posted July 17, 2017 Share #18 Posted July 17, 2017 Actually the camera would not even charge the battery when connected to a USB port - and the battery was fully charged just an hour before the camera became unresponsive! Is the camera supposed to work without a battery inserted when connected to a USB source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted July 17, 2017 Share #19 Posted July 17, 2017 Battery charging (with baited breath) ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 17, 2017 Share #20 Posted July 17, 2017 Dr. Ulrich is closely connected to Leica AG. This the explanation he is giving in dpr : https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/59841831 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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