Graham (G4FUJ) Posted May 5, 2023 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Think this has failed. I have two batteries, both of which show same issue with charger. I get a continual flashing amber light, no matter how long either battery is left in the charger (Yes, I have read the M8 manual). I also get flashing amber with no battery in the charger. Placing either battery in the M8 and powering up I got an SD card full error (no it isn't). Format card, takes a couple of minutes (32 GB), but all photos are still on card and new photos can be written. I have now charged them with a small travel charger bought from Amazon., but it doesn't really give much indication. I see the Nitecore USB chargers for M8/M9 are no longer listed on their web site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chris_livsey Posted May 6, 2023 Share #2 Posted May 6, 2023 They are not listed on the website now either and are marked discontinued: ULM9 (Discontinued) (nitecore.com) I have one and am pretty sure it wasn't the kind of price they are asking now for similar. There is a listing here: Lens Lab: Nitecore USB Travel Charger for Leica BLI-312 There is this one on Amazon but given the price I would search for fire extinguishers as well: Jiexi® Mains HOME Wall Car Battery Charger for LEICA BM8 M8 M8.2 M9 ME M-E 14464 BLI-312 Digital Camera: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo Good Luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 6, 2023 Share #3 Posted May 6, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 11:42 AM, Graham (G4FUJ) said: Think this has failed. I have two batteries, both of which show same issue with charger. I get a continual flashing amber light, no matter how long either battery is left in the charger (Yes, I have read the M8 manual). I also get flashing amber with no battery in the charger. Placing either battery in the M8 and powering up I got an SD card full error (no it isn't). Format card, takes a couple of minutes (32 GB), but all photos are still on card and new photos can be written. I have now charged them with a small travel charger bought from Amazon., but it doesn't really give much indication. I see the Nitecore USB chargers for M8/M9 are no longer listed on their web site. https://www.keh.com/shop/leica-standard-charger-222448.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted May 7, 2023 Thanks both. I have raised a query with Lens Lab Chris, as their ordering system fails at the last page, when I comes to paying. I have the cheap Amazon charger, but it is a backup for travelling. KEH - a last resort due to import charges - if they even ship worldwide, which is becoming problematic sometimes. Serves me right for not buying a ULM9 when I had the opportunity several years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted May 7, 2023 Share #5 Posted May 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Graham (G4FUJ) said: I have raised a query with Lens Lab Chris, as their ordering system fails at the last page, when I comes to paying. I have the cheap Amazon charger, but it is a backup for travelling. Yes I was afraid of that, seen "optimistic" listings before, May be worth an e-mail to Leica, try Mayfair first perhaps, to see what they have. It is possible that an M8/8.2/9 has come for repair with charger that has proved uneconomic to proceed with. Also perhaps leave a wanted with ffordes who see all sorts, they sell some stuff straight onto e-bay of the Nitecore type of kit. Real Camera also have loads of miscellaneous stuff particularly in Manchester not listed on-line. Used to pick pick up IXMOO cassettes from a misc cardboard box until I had too many 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted May 7, 2023 Share #6 Posted May 7, 2023 I ended up buying an M9 charger from B&H, expensive (on sale $149) but takes a lot less space. I like USB chargers for traveling but haven't found one for the M8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted May 7, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Chris and Tom. M8 batteries are the same (pretty much) as M9, so a number of Leica users use an M9 charger for M8 batteries. M9 charger is listed as £149 (UK), but nowhere has stock, so I'll try Chris' other suggestions, too. Regards, Graham 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted May 8, 2023 Share #8 Posted May 8, 2023 Just for anyone coming to this discussion in the future and for clarity: The M8/M9 etc batteries are all the same and the chargers are interchangeable. Leica rechargable battery for M8/M9/M-E/M Monochrom Material number 14464 Leica rechargable battery for M8/M9/M-E/M Monochrom | Leica Camera AG (leica-camera.com) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69xchange Posted May 9, 2023 Share #9 Posted May 9, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 10:33 PM, Graham (G4FUJ) said: Thanks both. I have raised a query with Lens Lab Chris, as their ordering system fails at the last page, when I comes to paying. I have the cheap Amazon charger, but it is a backup for travelling. KEH - a last resort due to import charges - if they even ship worldwide, which is becoming problematic sometimes. Serves me right for not buying a ULM9 when I had the opportunity several years ago. I bought my nitecore charger from aliexpress earlier this year. They should still be available and circulating around even though the manufacturer has discontinued it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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