[Leica] Tina's battery charging conundrum

[Tina Manley]

It charges from a USB port but also through a regular plug.  It's the only
one I could find that uses a regular plug and it was recommended on the
Leica Forum.  Mine will be here Thursday.

Tina

On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 2:47 PM, Bill Pearce <billcpearce at cox.net> wrote:

> Holy S**t, Tina, that's $$$$$. The Amazon listing is as vague as most
> amazon listings, does it charge from a USB port?
>
> Something like that could be good for many of us, as I doubt that there
> are many real cameras that can charge off USB.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Tina Manley
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:28 AM
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Tina's battery charging conundrum
>
> The Leica Forum recommended this one:
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G7658RU/ref=oh_aui_deta
> ilpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>
> The SL charger will plug directly into it.  It's expensive but I've ordered
> it and will try it out.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tina
>
> On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Frank Verizon 2 2016 <
> red735i at verizon.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>> http://www.hahnel.ie/irish-shop/unipal_extra
>>
>> This product does two things
>> 1) It takes in a USB input power and charges a built in battery.  ( after
>> charging the internal gadget battery, Unplug USB cord. )
>>
>> Plug in SL battery
>>
>> 2) It charges your external battery (presumably the SL battery is the
>> right voltage, see specs and check your battery for compatibility) from
>> the
>> gadget's internal battery.....
>>
>> It is a 2 step process, but it appears to be a possible solution.
>> It will not be fast. But it just might work.
>>
>> I would still pursue the alligator clip and 12v battery solution... low
>> tech, and USUALLY a 12v battery will be available.  But you NEED. A 12v
>> input port to your standard SL power charger... i read the SL instructions
>> and did not see a reference to one... ?????
>>
>>
>> Frank Filippone
>> Red735i at verizon.net
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Tina Manley
> www.tinamanley.com
> tina-manley.artistwebsites.com
> http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/3B49552F-90A0-4D0A-
> A11D-2175C937AA91/Tina+Manley.html
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>



-- 
Tina Manley
www.tinamanley.com
tina-manley.artistwebsites.com
http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/3B49552F-90A0-4D0A-A11D-2175C937AA91/Tina+Manley.html