The powerful Leica Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery has the capacity for about 575 exposures (as per CIPA test conditions) and only takes 200 minutes to charge in the Leica battery charger. It is for the Leica M9 and M8 cameras.
| Chemistry | Lithium-ion |
| Capacity | 1800mAh |
| Output Voltage | 3.7v |
| Dimensions | 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.4" |
| Weight | 1.2 oz |
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Does the job
Purchased a spare battery for my M9. I have three Leica M batteries, all work as advertised. I would like for Leica to figure out a way to squeeze longer life out of the...Read complete review
Purchased a spare battery for my M9. I have three Leica M batteries, all work as advertised. I would like for Leica to figure out a way to squeeze longer life out of the batteries. They are about twice the cost of a battery for my 5D Mark II, and about half the life. Other than that quibble, the batteries have been reliable and decent performers. Definitely recommend these over the generic/third party M batteries.
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Not powerful enough!
While small and convenient there is not enough power in these compared to Canon and Nikon batteries. I need a battery that lasts a few days. The Leica battery is dead in a day ...Read complete review
While small and convenient there is not enough power in these compared to Canon and Nikon batteries. I need a battery that lasts a few days. The Leica battery is dead in a day of heavy shooting and LCD viewing. I would have hoped that with the new M9 a more powerful battery would have come too. There is no other option for the M8 & M9 but these batteries and you will still need to buy them but I hope Leica gets the message and makes a more powerful battery.
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Comments about Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery f/ Leica M9 & M8:
Compared to third party Batteries the Leica dedicated Battery last 20% longer from my experience
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Clearly underpowered for the camera. With my 5dII I could go days without recharging, but with this camera and battery and relatively light use I basically need to recharge every day.
I'd love to see a third party battery with more capacity.
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No moving parts.
Simple operation.
Easy to install.
Recharge time seems excessive.
Solid Construction
So why such a high price?
Thats Leica for ya.
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[...]. I immediately charged it. Next time I grabbed my M9 its battery was dead. A quick battery exchange and I was back in business.
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If you are shooting an M9 this is the first accessory you should get. You really need two batteries for a full day of shooting.
Typical Leica quality.
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I have two Leica brand and 2 that are aftermarket. They all work and have been in use for over 1 year. The one gripe, well two, that I have is one, having to remove the bottom plate of the camera is silly and the charge on the battery or I should say, the milli amp of the battery or power requirements of the camera are wrong. I can not get through a day without changing a battery if I do very much shooting and that is not the 565 exposures advertised.
Other than that, they are too expensive but that is Leica.
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Only buy genuine Leica batteries. ALL the others die quickly and do NOT hold a charge for long. [...]
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Expensive and nothing special. Leica batteries do not last very long before needing a recharge. You almost have to have a spare.
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Bought a knock-off back up battery for $35.00 for my Leica M9. Worked fine for about two months and then died. In preparation for a month-long trip spent the [$] and bought a Leica brand battery.
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Use to replace my original Leica battery on M8.2, and my old one use as spare. You can't go wrong with Leica original products.
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I use the battery in Leica M9. I highly recommend getting a spare as the battery drains quickly.
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Overall I'm not that happy with the Leica battery but
if you own a M9 this is about the only game in town.
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Anything and everything with the Leica name is expensive...even battery. Since I heard many horror stories of 3rd party battery on the M, i rather buy the original 1st party (even though it's manufactured by their OEM and not from Leica factory) [...]
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I use this proiduct in my Leica M 8.2. It is a back-up to battery that came with the camera.
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A backup battery is a must have! If you own Leica, stay with Leica....the best deserves the best!
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I don't know about other brands but I always buy Leica accessories when ever possible. I like to carry a spare battery when traveling. If you are shooting a lot you will need it!
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Leica's exceptional quality as you would expect!
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Works well ... why buy a Leica and skimp
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The Leica M9 camera goes with me everywhere. I shoot a great deal with it. Having a back up battery is just good sense. For example, what if I'm out and about and I encounter an especially great subject that I really want to get into, spending serious time shooting that. Obviously having that extra battery in your pocket enables you to keep getting those great shots.
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Purchased a second battery for a recently purchased Leica M8.2 camera. Will rotate this battery and the original to help insure that there will always be a fully charged battery when out taking photographs. May purchase a third depending on the number of photos available with each charge. So far, so good.
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