Q2 Batteries, how many?

[Richard K]

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OK, I sprung for one spare. Seems more than adequate for me. But, I also have this amazing M. Leibfritz battery box that holds two batteries. So...I’ve been tempted. 🤔

How many batteries do you have? 

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[ianforber]

Just one spare. In the UK they ‘only’ cost £130 but even so i don’t think I need any more. As it is, I take so few pictures that one battery lasts me more than a month. 

[Richard K]

That’s a lot cheaper than in Canada. I tried to order one from the UK but they won't ship batteries. LOL it just bugs me having that nice Leibfritz 2 battery box half empty.

[Leica Guy]

31 minutes ago, Richard K said:

OK, I sprung for one spare. Seems more than adequate for me. But, I also have this amazing M. Leibfritz battery box that holds two batteries. So...I’ve been tempted. 🤔

How many batteries do you have? 

I have one extra Q2 battery and very rarely need it. Beauty of the Nightcore charger is I can charge in my car between shooting locations if needed. Again, very rare. 

I always carried two extra batteries for my Q. Happy to see the larger Q2 battery. 

[Herr Barnack]

I have two extra batteries.  One is sufficient for day to day photographing, but I got the second one for travel.

 

[jmc014]

I have two extra batteries as well. Originally intended to have one extra but couldn't pass up a good deal in Sydney, Australia.

[nicci78]

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one extra, but won't need it in typical day of shooting. Q2 battery life is awesome

[Trankster]

On 7/5/2021 at 1:54 AM, nicci78 said:

one extra, but won't need it in typical day of shooting. Q2 battery life is awesome

+1  Worked well for me on two lengthy trips shooting every day and recharging overnight.

[Bcaldwell]

I'm in Portugal where I just bought two new Q2 batteries from a Leica dealer. With the VAT refund I'll get when I leave the country, they were US$131.00 ea. I checked B&H from the store where they are now listed at $285.00 ea.

[Stuart Richardson]

I bought my SL2 used and it came with an extra battery, so I use that as backup for the Q2. I have seldom needed it for either camera, unless I am doing an extended session. The batteries do go a lot more quickly if you are doing video or truly using the camera the whole time for hours. For me, I mostly am taking fewer pictures over a longer time, and if you turn off the camera when not actively using it, I find it lasts quite awhile. So I would say if you envision event type use where you are using it constantly over hours, then maybe grab a spare, otherwise it will probably take you reasonably far.

[Viv]

2

[nwphil]

3 all together - 2 in M. Leibfritz battery box, nitecore usb charger and  Anker powerbank stick completes the system

[Casakleinhuis]

One spare. My seller offered me a spare one for free with the Q2M. A spare one is 150 Euro over here

[luetz]

Carry one spare.  $365.00 CDN from my local store.

[Chun Chang]

Two battery.  Although rare that I exhaust the first.  Better to be safe.

[ravinj]

Total of three. Two are adequate for a normal day of shooting.

[johonew]

I sprung for two extra batteries also.  I do NOT like getting caught without a charged battery!

[Bazookajoe]

On 6/2/2021 at 5:33 PM, Richard K said:

That’s a lot cheaper than in Canada. I tried to order one from the UK but they won't ship batteries. LOL it just bugs me having that nice Leibfritz 2 battery box half empty.

You're not kidding! My extra Q2 battery was CDN $360. -which works out to roughly USD $280.

Yes, the Q2 battery can last for quite a bit, but not so much when it's cold. I can go through two fully charged batteries in a long-ish walkabout.

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[RWood]

One extra but rarely need it after one days shooting. $245.00 each in U.S.

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[acg69]

No extra battery here. Never needed one. I have the Nightcore charger and a solar power bank to be completely self sustained. If the battery can hold for a day’s shooting, it is sufficient for me. I tend to shoot the way we were doing back in the old days of film, which means that I don’t shoot indiscriminately just because I can:) Bottom line, I never ran out of juice when I needed to shoot more, but of course ymmv:)