No charger?

[proenca]

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well, while its a greenwashing measure (or as I can see it), I can see the point.

amateurs : I know a lot of people who only have one battery. So charging via USB is perfectable feaseable.

pros : they will have several cameras and batteries. Either they have already a SL2-S or SL2 which charges the BPSLC6 or a noite core or can buy the dual charger - and saving a bit of money when buying multiple SL3.

the price for the dual charger ( 135 euro ) doesn’t see out of reach neither unreasonable - I would complain if it was a single charger. Being dual, seems a fair price in Leica land. 

[pegelli]

1 hour ago, Simone_DF said:

Except the SL2 at launch was 6000€, now it’s 7000€. 

The SL2 was launched in november 2019, the SL3 in march 2024. Inflation in that period (Belgian consumer price index) was ~20%, so € 6000 in nov 2019 is equivalent to € 7200 now, so if they sell the SL3 for € 7000 at launch they might have taken the 200 for the charger off the price. Or not, nobody except Leica knows.

[Photoworks]

12 minutes ago, pegelli said:

The SL2 was launched in november 2019, the SL3 in march 2024. Inflation in that period (Belgian consumer price index) was ~20%, so € 6000 in nov 2019 is equivalent to € 7200 now, so if they sell the SL3 for € 7000 at launch they might have taken the 200 for the charger off the price. Or not, nobody except Leica knows.

since you can charge 2 batteries now, isn't that almost half-price? LOL

I am happy the price stays the same, I was worried about seen the price of the M11

[SoarFM]

3 hours ago, Simone_DF said:

Except the SL2 at launch was 6000€, now it’s 7000€. 

Inflation. Here in the US, since 2019 we have seen our consumer price index rise about 20% cumulative. Leica is not immune from rising costs either.

[SrMi]

3 hours ago, proenca said:

well, while its a greenwashing measure (or as I can see it), I can see the point.

amateurs : I know a lot of people who only have one battery. So charging via USB is perfectable feaseable.

pros : they will have several cameras and batteries. Either they have already a SL2-S or SL2 which charges the BPSLC6 or a noite core or can buy the dual charger - and saving a bit of money when buying multiple SL3.

the price for the dual charger ( 135 euro ) doesn’t see out of reach neither unreasonable - I would complain if it was a single charger. Being dual, seems a fair price in Leica land. 

The new USB-C dual charger is much more convenient for enthusiasts and professionals than the old 110/220 V charger.

[MakinMemories]

The lack of a charger was a surprise but since I also have a Q3 the dual charger and extra batteries seem like a good investment. I get to pick up my SL3 and twin charger Monday😊

Out of town business now...

Next is decide if I sell my SL2 w/24-70mm now or wait for the dust to settle, I know I should have sold a couple months ago but wanted to keep it for some special shots. If I hadn't recently purchased the Q3, I would probably keep the SL2 as a second body as I have accumulated half a dozen Leica SL lenses. (Not counting the 24-70mm which came with the SL2 bundle)

[proenca]

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3 minutes ago, SrMi said:

The new USB-C dual charger is much more convenient for enthusiasts and professionals than the old 110/220 V charger.

Have to agree.

Price is somewhat reasonable for a Leica item, very useful - buying one and while not extremely bothered by the SL3 not coming with a charger, very happy they are offering a dual charger.

[SrMi]

Just now, proenca said:

Have to agree.

Price is somewhat reasonable for a Leica item, very useful - buying one and while not extremely bothered by the SL3 not coming with a charger, very happy they are offering a dual charger.

+1

I got this dual charger, and I doubt I will buy another one. But I will keep buying new lenses and bodies :). So overall, the cost is negligible.

[PeterBoyadjian]

So I think for my longer events I might just buy the USB-C DC-Coupler and put a ANKER PowerCore III Sense 20,000 mAh Power Bank in my back pocket. 

That is almost 10 batteries, should last me for one wedding. 

[deekay]

Is there any reason to not charge the battery directly in camera, rather than in a battery charger? I'm referring to situations when power surges in places with irregular power supplies might damage the camera.

[la1402]

33 minutes ago, deekay said:

Is there any reason to not charge the battery directly in camera, rather than in a battery charger? I'm referring to situations when power surges in places with irregular power supplies might damage the camera.

For single battery needs, no. But If you need 2-3 batteries a day, you need to have the opportunity to charge in parallel. 

[Photoworks]

2 hours ago, deekay said:

Is there any reason to not charge the battery directly in camera, rather than in a battery charger? I'm referring to situations when power surges in places with irregular power supplies might damage the camera.

there is boiled-in power surge protection for in-camera charging

[SrMi]

3 hours ago, deekay said:

Is there any reason to not charge the battery directly in camera, rather than in a battery charger? I'm referring to situations when power surges in places with irregular power supplies might damage the camera.

What @Photoworks wrote, though it should be built-in instead of boiled-in ;-). Also, are you worried about charging your laptop or phone directly without taking the battery out?

Edited March 10, 2024 by SrMi

[deekay]

7 minutes ago, SrMi said:

Also, are you worried about charging your laptop or phone directly without taking the battery out?

Yes. I always disassemble before charging.

[SrMi]

2 minutes ago, deekay said:

Yes. I always disassemble before charging.

Me too! 😜

Edited March 10, 2024 by SrMi

[Olaf_ZG]

1 hour ago, SrMi said:

What @Photoworks wrote, though it should be built-in instead of boiled-in ;-). Also, are you worried about charging your laptop or phone directly without taking the battery out?

With thunderstorms, yes.

[SrMi]

16 minutes ago, Olaf_ZG said:

With thunderstorms, yes.

Same precautions needed as with all electrical appliances connected to the power grid.

[Olaf_ZG]

3 minutes ago, SrMi said:

Same precautions needed as with all electrical appliances connected to the power grid.

Meaning, for me, no charging. But then, I never mind bringing a charger on trips, and will always buy spare batteries anyway. That’s why I would like to have the charger. 

[SrMi]

59 minutes ago, Olaf_ZG said:

Meaning, for me, no charging. But then, I never mind bringing a charger on trips, and will always buy spare batteries anyway. That’s why I would like to have the charger. 

Yes, no charging, neither in the camera nor in the battery charger.

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[albireo_double]

 I use the Nitecore travel charger for Leica SL batteries which of course works also with the new higher capacity batteries for the SL3. Link here: https://charger.nitecore.com/product/ulsl. Cost about $/€60. Fast and reliable charging, low weight, pocketable. Works fine with my iPad Pro adapter. No need to buy the expensive Leica dual charger.

Edited March 16, 2024 by albireo_double