Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for both emails! >You can also re-charge the mercury batteries: >http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/product.cfm?dp=1505&ts=3070300&kw=BC300 > >This was recommended by another LUGer about a year ago. I bought the >charger and am still waiting for either of the batteries in my Leicaflex >SL or Rolleiflex SL35 to wear down to the point where they'll need >charging. > >I also have a few of V625PX batteries in my refrigerator and am hoping >that I'll have enough juice between the charger and the extras to last >as long as I do. > >Jim - http://www.hemenway.com > >-----------------------------------------Sonc said: > >The CLE uses D76, not merc batteries, so there is no problem. > >For the CL I got my merc 625 batteries offshore, and keep them in a >bag in the fridge. (Don't freeze them!) They last a long time in the >camera. > >If you don't want to go to the trouble of finding 625's >http://www.classic-cameras.com/MR-9.htm >has an adapter that reduces the voltage. > >There are other solutions, like having the meter adjusted by a repair >person. > >Until I got the merc batteries, I just reset the ASA dial so the >readings off a gray card matched a known good hand-held meter. I >think that I'll probably go with the MR-9 in about four years when I >run out of 625's > >Regards, > >Sonny >http://www.sonc.com >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html