Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/05/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I found the aftermarket one I bought useless, all my batteries are genuine. john -----Original Message----- 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 >