Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/01/22

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Subject: [Leica] R8 Motor Drive Battery Replacement - with Battery URL
From: douglas.sharp at gmx.de (Douglas Sharp)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:27:10 +0100
References: <000401ca9b2d$aeb96660$0c2c3320$@com> <4D500436-1417-4AAF-9145-590E16765683@aotera.org>

Sorry, here's the URL for the replacement cells

http://tinyurl.com/ydaajw9

The rechargeable power-pack for the motor drive 
consists of 8 NiMH cells and has a 1500 mAh capacity.

The motor winder at least had an option for 2 x 3V Li 
cells (Type 123) in the handgrip shell and an optional 
screw-attached rechargeable power pack module.

NiMHs are a pain in the nether regions, my Rollei 6006 
and 3003 both need their power packs refitting.

Four of these might be an interesting option, though 
I've no idea if they would be compatible with the Leica 
charger.

Cheers
Douglas


On 22.01.2010 17:12, Spencer Cheng wrote:
> When I opened the R8 motor drive battery pack, it looks like standard 
> AA-sized cells inside. Probably NiMH soldered together. I would go to one 
> of the battery specialists and see if they can replace them for you if you 
> don't want to do it yourself.
>
> These battery packs really sucks in freezing temperatures. I wonder if I 
> can replace the cells with lithium ion cells....
>
> On Jan 22, 2010, at 1:39, James R. Nelon wrote:
>
>
>> I can't find a battery anywhere, the kind that slides into the drive 
>> housing
>> below the R8 body. B&H shows a "module" that isn't the slide in battery 
>> that
>> I need. Does anybody have a source for replacements? Thanks for any help.
>>
>>
>
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