Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/04/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I remember reading an article when the Hg cells were withdrawn. The author listed the different numbers of cells made, the manufacturers, and the incredible number of cells made each year. The uses for Hg batteries went far beyond cameras, and the levels that can cause human harm are miniscule. It seems insignificant, but were talking teeny tiny amounts to cause teratogenic effects in people. Regards, Ben W. Holmes Photographer Boulder, CO USA bholmes@frii.com on-line portfolio at: http://www.frii.com/~bholmes/