Paul0303 Posted April 24, 2023 Share #1 Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) The Leica S is well known for long battery life. When I shoot tethered I notice, not surprisingly, that battery usage is higher so I wondered how other studio shooters fare. I've got 2 and haven't run out yet but probably will get another to be safe. How many batteries do you find are prudent for the studio (or even a long day out)? Edited April 24, 2023 by Paul0303 typo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mgrayson3 Posted April 24, 2023 Share #2 Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) I have never run a battery down during a day. I have 4 or 5, but that’s accidental accumulation over almost a decade. Two were you’d be fine if I remembered to keep the spare charged. Oh, I never shoot tethered. Edited April 24, 2023 by mgrayson3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter12 Posted April 24, 2023 Share #3 Posted April 24, 2023 I have three. Two 006 batteries, one 007--a bit more life. The problem is they do have a limited lifespan and they are starting to become harder to come by. I don't think anyone is rebuilding them. If you are shooting tethered a lot, you might want to invest in an AC adapter if they are still available. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/375949-how-many-batteries/?do=findComment&comment=4757772'>More sharing options...
Paul0303 Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted April 24, 2023 Thanks Pieter12 I'd forgotten about the AC adapter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted April 25, 2023 Share #5 Posted April 25, 2023 When I was using the typ 007 in studio. I always had two which I rotated. In several years of half days (~1000+ exposure shoots) maybe a couple of hundred thousand exposures all together, I don't recall ever needing to change the battery in the camera during a shoot. The batteries more bullet proof than the body and standard lens to be fair. That is another topic! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter12 Posted April 26, 2023 Share #6 Posted April 26, 2023 Speaking of batteries, I came across an old 006 battery I had that the plastic base somehow came off of. I seem to have lost that part--it was just glued on. Before I put this in my camera and find I can't get it out, does anyone know if that is something that could actually happen, or is the base just a cosmetic piece so the battery is flush with the camera base? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted April 27, 2023 Share #7 Posted April 27, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) I suspect just cosmetic (if you are meaning just the flat bit of plastic), gravity is likely to be able to remove the battery... john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter12 Posted April 27, 2023 Share #8 Posted April 27, 2023 I think so too. Since the lever just seems to release the battery so you can push on the base to unlatch the battery from the body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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