Q2 Batteries, how many?

[RoySmith]

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4 in total, 2 for the Q2 and 2 for the SL. Rarely need more than the one in the camera as I’m a selective, lower volume kind of photographer. I bought one from eBay from a chap in Toronto, and the other extra from the dealer.

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So far, one battery has been adequate; however, I do have one spare (I negotiated to have a spare OEM battery included in the purchase of the Q2 for free). 

Also - hi everyone! New to the forum and the world of Leica.

[nicci78]

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Edited February 18, 2022 by nicci78

[liggy]

One spare so far has been more than enough.  Battery life is pretty good on the Q2.  Then again at $285/battery it had better be. 😛

 

[Marc B-C]

One in the camera and one spare. Rotated.

[Dave in Wales]

No spare, here.

I normally use aftermarket spares, but can't find one for the Q2.

[Viv]

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[macmania]

I own three batteries now, they last me aprox. one day doing street photography.

[nwphil]

On 2/24/2022 at 2:05 PM, macmania said:

I own three batteries now, they last me aprox. one day doing street photography.

you are a good candidate for the nitecore charger  - yes, does not charge at 100% like the leica charger, but using the right pd cable and power pack, you can easily get one battery to more than 50% while shooting with the second

[macmania]

vor 8 Stunden schrieb nwphil:

you are a good candidate for the nitecore charger  - yes, does not charge at 100% like the leica charger, but using the right pd cable and power pack, you can easily get one battery to more than 50% while shooting with the second

yes, that was my first thougt, but i didn't want to carry all that stuff (nitecore, powerbank, cable) during the whole day.

so thats why i decided to buy a third battery and just carry them, because i know that three of them last me the whole day.

But yes, the nitecore charger could be an alternative.

[vedivv]

I bought two extra spares, but have never depleted two fully charged batteries after extensive use. 

Highly recommend the Nitecore charger.  Bought nitecore charger as well.  It annoys me a little that it costs more than Nitecore Canon/Sony chargers; cannot think of any good reasons other than screwing Leica users.  Nitecore charge is slower and does not charge to 100%, but that's better for battery longevity.  Never needed that little extra juice from the factory charger.  It is not much larger than a battery, and I carry a power bank for my phone anyways.  And the USB plug is much more universal than power plug when you travel.