wjd Posted June 16 Share #81 Posted June 16 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, I opened my dream camera M11-m but I have the same problem. not charging :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derbyshire Man Posted June 16 Share #82 Posted June 16 What are you plugging it into and where did you get the cable? How long is it?§ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxGor Posted June 18 Share #83 Posted June 18 On 6/16/2025 at 3:42 PM, wjd said: Hello, I opened my dream camera M11-m but I have the same problem. not charging :( Please use the provided cable Make sure the USB source has enough of juice - there are different USB standards- if your USB charger does not have enough current output - it will not charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxGor Posted June 18 Share #84 Posted June 18 On 1/15/2025 at 1:34 PM, hillavoider said: back to using the charging adapter while travelling….. This https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C6XK77HJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 happily charged my 11 M-P on the move. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justj Posted June 18 Share #85 Posted June 18 On 6/16/2025 at 3:42 PM, wjd said: Hello, I opened my dream camera M11-m but I have the same problem. not charging Camera Setting > USB Charging - ON or OFF? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tseg Posted June 18 Share #86 Posted June 18 6 hours ago, justj said: Camera Setting > USB Charging - ON or OFF? Don't let facts get in the way of a good story... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tap360 Posted June 18 Share #87 Posted June 18 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does any know if there is a third part charger one can use for M11 batteries? I prefer external to in camera charging, but don't have a dock with my used M11. New is a crazy £135, so either good third party option, unless someone wants to sell their M11 charger dock?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted June 18 Share #88 Posted June 18 7 hours ago, tap360 said: Does any know if there is a third part charger one can use for M11 batteries? I prefer external to in camera charging, but don't have a dock with my used M11. New is a crazy £135, so either good third party option, unless someone wants to sell their M11 charger dock?! I always use third party, with at least 45w output.. mostly 100 w since i use in conjunction with my ipad and macbook Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tap360 Posted June 19 Share #89 Posted June 19 Thanks - do you have a link to where to buy? I can’t find any third party BC-7SCLS for M11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justj Posted June 19 Share #90 Posted June 19 38 minutes ago, tap360 said: Thanks - do you have a link to where to buy? I can’t find any third party BC-7SCLS for M11 I found two for you, one is a dual charger. I have never used that company before so maybe you want to give them a try and report back? HQIX for Leica M11 Camera BP-SCL7 Dual Charger Battery BP-SCL7 Battery Charger for Leica M11 Camera BP-SCL7 Charger Battery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tap360 Posted June 19 Share #91 Posted June 19 Thank you so much. Will give them a try Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2Bill Posted June 26 Share #92 Posted June 26 I’ve just taken delivery of an M11D and seem to be experiencing many of the same problems described above - and maybe some new ones! Once I’d unpacked the camera I plugged in the supplied USB cable and saw the slowly flashing green light on the base plate. So far, so good I thought. This was in the late morning. I was a little concerned that the light was still flashing when I went to bed that evening, but I thought it best to leave it overnight. The following morning the light had gone out. Thinking this indicated that the battery was charged I turned the camera on. I had attached a 50mm lens so very briefly saw the framelines but also a flashing ‘bc’ indicator. Then everything disappeared. So the battery had not charged at all. Next I tried to attach the USB cable to my phone, allowing the camera to use the phone’s battery while I set it up using Leica Fotos and hopefully being able to install any firmware upgrades that might fix the charging problem. I was able to pair my phone to the camera and was asked if I wanted to upgrade the firmware. During this process there was a message that a problem had occurred after which everything went dead. All that I have now is a reading in the bottom of the viewfinder ‘8:88’. I have emailed Leica but have only received an automated reply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 26 Share #93 Posted June 26 1. You need an USB power source with sufficient amps 2 The battery must be fully charged before update but it sounds like the connection to the app failed during the update. A phone battery is too weak to supply power to the phone and the camera at the same time. Far safer to update using an SD card. And the camera plugged into a hefty charger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted June 26 Share #94 Posted June 26 1 hour ago, jaapv said: 1. You need an USB power source with sufficient amps 2 The battery must be fully charged before update but it sounds like the connection to the app failed during the update. A phone battery is too weak to supply power to the phone and the camera at the same time. Far safer to update using an SD card. And the camera plugged into a hefty charger I thought if the battery isnt sufficient, the upgrade process will be refused? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2Bill Posted June 26 Share #95 Posted June 26 2 hours ago, jaapv said: 1. You need an USB power source with sufficient amps 2 The battery must be fully charged before update but it sounds like the connection to the app failed during the update. A phone battery is too weak to supply power to the phone and the camera at the same time. Far safer to update using an SD card. And the camera plugged into a hefty charger Thanks, I appreciate your suggestion. My initial attempt to charge the battery was with the supplied USB cable and an adaptor into the mains supply. This didn’t work. I will obviously need to sort this out before dealing with the firmware update. Seems like Catch 22. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2Bill Posted June 26 Share #96 Posted June 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, jakontil said: I thought if the battery isnt sufficient, the upgrade process will be refused? Yes, perhaps that is why I received the error message when I tried to upgrade. My problem now is that the camera apppears to have completely shut down, only displaying ‘8:88’ in the bottom of the viewfinder. At the moment all I have is a very expensive paperweight. Edited June 26 by M2Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted June 26 Share #97 Posted June 26 2 hours ago, M2Bill said: Yes, perhaps that is why I received the error message when I tried to upgrade. My problem now is that the camera apppears to have completely shut down, only displaying ‘8:88’ in the bottom of the viewfinder. At the moment all I have is a very expensive paperweight. If im not mistaken, someone here having the same issue, m11-D, just bought brand new and problem rose after updating FW, gotta send back though, hope u sort it out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 26 Share #98 Posted June 26 2 hours ago, M2Bill said: Thanks, I appreciate your suggestion. My initial attempt to charge the battery was with the supplied USB cable and an adaptor into the mains supply. This didn’t work. I will obviously need to sort this out before dealing with the firmware update. Seems like Catch 22. Yes, but the adapter must be powerful enough. Anyway, your dealer should replace the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyshire Man Posted June 26 Share #99 Posted June 26 5 hours ago, M2Bill said: I’ve just taken delivery of an M11D and seem to be experiencing many of the same problems described above - and maybe some new ones! Once I’d unpacked the camera I plugged in the supplied USB cable and saw the slowly flashing green light on the base plate. So far, so good I thought. This was in the late morning. I was a little concerned that the light was still flashing when I went to bed that evening, but I thought it best to leave it overnight. The following morning the light had gone out. Thinking this indicated that the battery was charged I turned the camera on. I had attached a 50mm lens so very briefly saw the framelines but also a flashing ‘bc’ indicator. Then everything disappeared. So the battery had not charged at all. Next I tried to attach the USB cable to my phone, allowing the camera to use the phone’s battery while I set it up using Leica Fotos and hopefully being able to install any firmware upgrades that might fix the charging problem. I was able to pair my phone to the camera and was asked if I wanted to upgrade the firmware. During this process there was a message that a problem had occurred after which everything went dead. All that I have now is a reading in the bottom of the viewfinder ‘8:88’. I have emailed Leica but have only received an automated reply. If it's brand new then take it back to the shop. Give them a chance to sort it out overnight or so and if they can't insist on a refund or money back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2Bill Posted June 26 Share #100 Posted June 26 2 minutes ago, jaapv said: Yes, but the adapter must be powerful enough. Anyway, your dealer should replace the camera. I actually tried several different adaptors - none of which have ever given me any problem. Leica have replied to my email and allocated me a case number. I will wait to hear what they would like to do next Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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