Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Krechtz@aol.com wrote: > > Hello- > Chuck Albertson is correct. The HVP was designed and sold for use with the > 285 only. It was a high-voltage battery pack using a special battery, as > suggested by the initials. I have had excellent results using a 283 with my > old 6-volt original model Quantum battery. With any Quantum, especially the > Turbo, recycle times are substantially shorter and flashes per charge > dramatically superior to any dry cell I have heard of. The Quantum is > similar to an auto battery, except using a later-developed gel electrolyte > which is much safer than that used in the traditional wet cell. Every 283 or > 285 I have used requires voltage that is on the high side, so battery life > with alkalines has been relatively short. Try finding a used Quantum unit, > with cords. > > Joe Sobel You could use the HVP-1 with either the 283 or 285 but you got a different cord for each. I found the Quantum more economical but the dry cell faster. Wonder what they cost now or if they still make them. Mark Rabiner