Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]David - I've used the Wein substitute for the 625 successfully in a Nikon Photomic meter prism and in a Rollei 35. They drop right in, put out 1.35 volts, and (I understand) have a relatively flat discharge curve like the originals. Downside is that they are activated by air (to start them up you peel off a protective tape covering a tiny hole) and their life is affected by the humidity - the more humidity, the longer the life. But they're easy to use, and not all that expensive. I get mine at the local camera store. Cheers, Kip "David E. Strang" wrote: > Hello: > > This may have been covered before, but I couldn't find > anything, so I'll go on and post. > > Is there any kind of adapter/replacement for the PX625 mercury battery? > I believe this battery was required for the Leica-Flex, Leica Metra-Star > meter, > and other M-series clip-on meters. > > Wasn't there something short of having Leica modify the camera at >>$250 per > camera? > > Regards, > Dave Strang > dstrang@up.net