jaapv Posted August 22, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 22, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Delkin Devices - I just found this link on RFF. That seems to be just the thing. Now if everybody sent them a mail to ask about Leica M8 adapters, they might consider making one! I just saw this great product.Are you planning at one point to provided plates to fit the Leica M8 battery? Delkin Devices - Contact Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Hi jaapv, Take a look here A great charger. Let's try to get it for the M8!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Guest stnami Posted August 22, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 22, 2008 ......wouldn't sell enough units to warrant it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted August 22, 2008 I don't think that is the case here -they only need to make a $ 4.99 plate. The unit itself is universal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steich Posted August 22, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 22, 2008 I just asked them for an M8 plate - let´s wait and see. Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted August 22, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 22, 2008 So did I. - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 22, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 22, 2008 Delkin Devices - I just found this link on RFF. That seems to be just the thing. Now if everybody sent them a mail to ask about Leica M8 adapters, they might consider making one! Delkin Devices - Contact Wasn't this covered about a year ago? I think so. Actually 2/7/08 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/45309-universal-battery-charger-delkin.html No word yet and no product/plate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted August 22, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 22, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Maybe Tim could make a plate that fits the Delkin...... - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted August 22, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 22, 2008 I don't think that is the case here -they only need to make a $ 4.99 plate. The unit itself is universal. ..it's still about production and $'s .canon supplies the numbers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grdglass Posted August 22, 2008 Share #9 Posted August 22, 2008 I've been talking to Delkin for many months now about this. It was supposed to be released in March. I contacted them 3 weeks ago and my email was forwarded to a manager who never replied. My guess is they dropped the whole idea. Helene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DuquesneG Posted August 22, 2008 Share #10 Posted August 22, 2008 A better charger that works on the M8 battery (I've had one for a couple months) and doesn't need any plates: Ansmann Digicharger Vario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted August 22, 2008 Share #11 Posted August 22, 2008 I've been talking to Delkin for many months now about this. It was supposed to be released in March. I contacted them 3 weeks ago and my email was forwarded to a manager who never replied. My guess is they dropped the whole idea. Helene Just received the following from Delkin European Sales - you never know, it might happen! >Dear Chris, > >We hope there will be a Leica M8 plate soon. I will let you know as >soon as we have some news. > >Kind Regards > >Delkin Europe Ltd >46 Sovereign Road >Kings Norton Business Centre >Birmingham >B30 3HN > >Tel - 0800 1313 559 >Fax - 0800 1313 441 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted August 22, 2008 Share #12 Posted August 22, 2008 A better charger that works on the M8 battery (I've had one for a couple months) and doesn't need any plates: Ansmann Digicharger Vario VERY interesting - why weren't we told? Could you possibly post a picture of the charger with the battery in place? Also if you're able to share what information it gives about partial charge / full charge + how long to fully charge? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted August 22, 2008 Share #13 Posted August 22, 2008 Hmm - just found this at: Ansmann Digi Charger VARIO for Li-Ion and Li-Polymer - There's also a picture of it in use... looks a tad strange, but great if it works - also only £26.24! I note that they say Ansmann has developed the ultimate universal charger that can charge nearly all types of rechargeable Li-ion battery packs (3.7-7.4V) for digital cameras & camcorders. Furthermore the charger can charge Ni-MH / Ni-Cd AA / AAA cells. The charger starts every charge cycle by detecting which type of battery it will be charging (within no more than 10 seconds). With the charger comes different universal adaptors for various battery types. There are adapters for Li-ion battery packs, and there is an adaptor for AA /AAA batteries. The charger itself - the so-called "base unit" - is also compatible with a series of different battery packs (with no extra adapters) This indicates that it does need a shoe of some kind? 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! 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/60823-a-great-charger-lets-try-to-get-it-for-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=634185'>More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted August 22, 2008 Share #14 Posted August 22, 2008 Interesting, but are the Ansmann and Delkin + their cables, mains adapter etc. more compact and easier to pack than the original Leica one, which although bulky does at least not need a mains cable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 22, 2008 Share #15 Posted August 22, 2008 Maybe Tim could make a plate that fits the Delkin......- Carl Now that's a great idea! Tim can make anything! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 22, 2008 Share #16 Posted August 22, 2008 Hmm - just found this at:Ansmann Digi Charger VARIO for Li-Ion and Li-Polymer - There's also a picture of it in use... looks a tad strange, but great if it works - also only £26.24! I note that they say This indicates that it does need a shoe of some kind? I've ordered one from Adorama. We'll see how it works next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted August 23, 2008 Share #17 Posted August 23, 2008 Interesting, but are the Ansmann and Delkin + their cables, mains adapter etc. more compact and easier to pack than the original Leica one, which although bulky does at least not need a mains cable? I don't think that either of these have mains adaptors as separate bricks - the delight for me would be something that I could use for both the M8 + 5D. Not having to carry for both systems would be a real help... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted August 23, 2008 Share #18 Posted August 23, 2008 I don't think that either of these have mains adaptors as separate bricks - the delight for me would be something that I could use for both the M8 + 5D. Not having to carry for both systems would be a real help... The Adorama advert for the Ansmann shows a mains adapter with cable. A closer look at the Delkin (try "Learn more") indicates that it comes with a mains plug adapter (US,EU,UK) which I guess might be rather along the lines of the Leica charger. Now if Delkin would supply the adapters separately..... ? Travel solved! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 23, 2008 Share #19 Posted August 23, 2008 Now my question is, Which 2 of the 4 contacts on the battery are the + & -. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhulsenbeek Posted August 23, 2008 Share #20 Posted August 23, 2008 Now my question is, Which 2 of the 4 contacts on the battery are the + & -. Hmm.... I looked at the Anamann website. For the Digicharger plus, more than 120 possibilities ANSMANN AG: Digicharger Plus here is the PFD with different configurations, no Leica http://www.ansmann.de/cms/uploads/media/Battery_Contacting_DC-plus.pdf How to use the Digicharger Vario : ANSMANN AG: Digicharger Vario .....eludes me. Who can help:confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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