re: MR-9 battery gizmo

[Godfrey DiGiorgi <ramarren@apple.com>]

Someone asked about the MR-9 again and where to get it. I saved a post
about this device some time ago but I can't remember which list it was
that the asking happened. Sorry to those who get this information =
twice.

Godfrey
>
>MR-9. Ideal PX13 and PX625 replacement The phaseout of
>environment-polluting mercury batteries is driving many owners of older
>cameras, exposure meters, and other photo equipment using such cells up =
the
>battery wall. Replacement cells developed by battery makers often provide
>either short life or incorrect exposures. Various battery adaptations
>available from other sources are relatively expensive and sometimes
>short-lived.
>We may be able to get you down from the wall. A group of technicians in
>Japan formed a task force to come up with a better solution=97at least for
>two of the most popular mercury batteries=97the PX13 and PX625. Called the
>MR-9, it consists of a battery adapter, with built-in circuitry to reduce
>the S76 silver oxide battery voltage to that of the mercury battery.
>We've had a few MR-9s around for practical testing in meters and cameras.
>After several months we can report they're doing fine. While the initial
>cost of the adapter is  rather expensive, $29.95 plus $1.50 shipping and
>handling, on" going S76 costs are relatively low: and the cells are widely
>available. C.R.I.S. Camera Services (Phone: 800-216-7579) imports MR-9s =
and
>does take credit cards. For more information, call them