Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/20

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Subject: Re: Vs: [Leica] Now I'm Worried Part 2
From: Amilcar de Oliveira <amilcar@domain.com.br>
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 18:58:06 -0200

Minolta makes a battery holder for a pair of S-76. It comes with the
X-700 and fits 12 mm straps. It has an internal ridge for separating the
cells that has to be scraped off if you wanto to fit
a lithium battery in.

Amilcar

Raimo Korhonen wrote:

> There actually is a nifty Leica spare battery holder - leather, no less - that attaches to the neckstrap. It was originally made for the Leicaflexes, maybe somebody knows the codeword/number.
> All the best!
> Raimo
> photos at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen
>
> -----Alkuperäinen viesti-----
> Lähettäjä: Stewart, Alistair <AStewart@gigaweb.com>
> Vastaanottaja: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Päivä: 20. tammikuuta 2000 15:04
> Aihe: RE: [Leica] Now I'm Worried Part 2
>
> >Mark
> >
> >Bill is correct in his description.
> >
> >From a user perspective, if you do a lot of low-light work, the later
> >meter/LED setup makes life a lot easier. Remember to set the shutter speed
> >dial to B at the end of the day, buy batteries often, and tape a couple to
> >your shoulder strap.
> >
> >Solms can upgrade the circuitry for around $300.
> >
> >Alistair
> >