Battery interchangeability: VLUX/Q/CL & Sigma fp/Quattro

[LocalHero1953]

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It looks like the Leica battery BP-DC12, which is used in the VLUX, Q and CL is the same as the BP-51 which is used in some of the Sigma Quattro series and the imminent Sigma fp.

I have a Sigma fp on order; first reports suggest battery life is short, and it doesn't come with a charger - it can be charged in camera via the USB port. Since I already have the CL, three batteries and two chargers (a Leica original and a Nitecore USB charger), it would be really handy not to have to buy more batteries and a new charger.

Does anyone know if these actually are interchangeable? Since they have the same nominal spec (7.2V, 1200mAh, 8.7Wh), if they both fit both cameras, what could go wrong?

[Athornton]

Hi Paul

Batteries are interchangeable so no need to buy any more.

Still too early to know about battery life as it always takes a while for the internal clock battery to charge and I’m spending proportionately more time getting to know the camera and menus than shooting initially. 

I have just ordered the Nitecore charger and another battery as I only had the charger for the CL and one spare battery.   

Enjoy the camera when it arrives!

Andrew

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