Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Wed, 5 Feb 1997, Chuck Warman wrote: > I'm planning to purchase a Leicaflex SL as a back-up body. Is anyone aware > of problems peculiar to the SL that I should look out for? > > Chuck > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chuck Warman > cwarman@wf.net > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > I'd hate to think that all my current experiences will > someday become stories with no point. > ---Calvin (to Hobbes) > > > My experience is that you must check the meter carefully, as the CdS cell may not be up to snuff. Use the meter check. Also, be aware that it was designed for the PX-13 and 625 mercury batteries which are no longer made. The Wien "air" battery works, but for about 1/4 the usual two years I'm used to. Ed Meyers