Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/05/28

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Subject: [Leica] Leica batteries
From: sonc.hegr at gmail.com (Sonny Carter)
Date: Sat, 28 May 2016 09:42:15 -0500
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Some report good experience with aftermarket Leica batteries, but over the 
years I've had moderate to dreadful luck with them.  I only use the official 
branded ones now.  They hold a charge, last longer, and have better cases on 
them in the event you drop it.

from my iPad

Sonny Carter

> On May 28, 2016, at 6:48 AM, bob catchpole via LUG <lug at 
> leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello again,
> How much are folks paying for their rechargeable Leica batteries? 
> 
> 'Official' M9/M-E batteries are available online for ?89 
> (http://theclassiccamera.com/epages/BT0261.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=1277764) or 
> $129 
> (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/461931-REG/Leica_14464_Rechargeable_Lithium_Ion_Battery_f.html),
>  while 3rd party versions are a fraction of the price.
> What do people advise? In your experience do "you get what you pay for" or 
> are the cheaper versions ok?
> Thanks,Bob
> 
> 
> 
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