3rd Party battery for M8 ?

[dee]

Is it OK to use an unbranded battery for an M8 ?
It was an inheritance purchase , so I am not flush !!
dee

 

[jsrockit]

In my experience, third party batteries did not work well at all (especially in the cold). Once I bought the branded one, I had no issues. However, I have not tried any 3rd party ones in probably 4-5 years.

 

[jsrockit]

By the way, there's a legit one in the classifieds here (for sale from a long time member):

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/pho...nuine-battery-for-mm-2c-m-e-2c-m9-2c-m8/cat/3

 

[SuperUJ]

I purchase a couple of generic batteries (different brand from different suppliers) for my M9. They were good for only a single charge. I then learn from RFF that they have similar experience. As for purchasing used re-chargeable batteries, two things to consider: 1) number of charge - good for 1,000 charge or so, and 2) year made - performance drops significantly after 5 years regardless of the no. of charge.

John

 

[Range-rover]

I would stick with the original Leica battery, better to be safe than sorry.

Range

 

[dee]

Thanks.
dee

 

[Lss]

Is it OK to use an unbranded battery for an M8 ?

Yes, it is. I have used them for years.