Leica X Vario Power draining fast

[Einst_Stein]

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My X Vario has power problem.

1: The same battery that looks full on X-U would show only 2/3 in XV.

2: The battery drains very fast I XV, about 10 shots will start to show no power.

3: The problem get more serious if EVF is attached.

It certainly needs service by Leica, but before that, any suggestion?

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[dkCambridgeshire]

On 11/15/2024 at 12:12 AM, Einst_Stein said:

My X Vario has power problem.

1: The same battery that looks full on X-U would show only 2/3 in XV.

2: The battery drains very fast I XV, about 10 shots will start to show no power.

3: The problem get more serious if EVF is attached.

It certainly needs service by Leica, but before that, any suggestion?

Leica no longer service the X Vario or any other X series Leica APS-C fixed lens compact cameras.

The better news is that David Slater at Camera Focus can service all Leica X series https://camera-focus.co.uk/menu

You could try cleaning the battery terminals using a Q tip moistened with iso propyl alcohol or a proprietary sensor cleaner. 

[Einst_Stein]

2 hours ago, dkCambridgeshire said:

Leica no longer service the X Vario or any other X series Leica APS-C fixed lens compact cameras.

The better news is that David Slater at Camera Focus can service all Leica X series https://camera-focus.co.uk/menu

You could try cleaning the battery terminals using a Q tip moistened with iso propyl alcohol or a proprietary sensor cleaner. 

Thanks a lot. Good advise.

[Einst_Stein]

Hi, dk, I have to thank you. Again.

After cleaning the battery contact, it is now back to normal. 

[edwardpychan]

It sounds like something's up with the battery or power management, especially with the EVF attached. I had a similar issue once where the battery seemed fine in one camera but drained super fast in another. I’d recommend trying a different battery to see if that helps, and also check if anything like image stabilization or other power-hungry settings are turned on. If that doesn’t do the trick, it’s probably worth getting it checked by Leica, as it seems like a deeper power issue.

 

[Einst_Stein]

12 hours ago, edwardpychan said:

It sounds like something's up with the battery or power management, especially with the EVF attached. I had a similar issue once where the battery seemed fine in one camera but drained super fast in another. I’d recommend trying a different battery to see if that helps, and also check if anything like image stabilization or other power-hungry settings are turned on. If that doesn’t do the trick, it’s probably worth getting it checked by Leica, as it seems like a deeper power issue.

 

Thanks.

Using EVF does make it worse. I will turn of stabilization .Any other features cause power hungry?