Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Silver Oxide Batteries (wasLeicaflex SL)
From: "dan states" <dstate1@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1999 08:32:48 PST

For me the effect was strange.  In subdued lighting the meter was 
accurate, but in bright settings the meter pegged, indicating much more 
light than was actually present.  I was told that this has to do with 
the difference in discharge rates etc between the old and new batteries.

>

>
>That's a very interesting point. I've now got enough mercury batteries
>residing in the 'fridge to last for a good few years powering my SLs 
and
>N***** Fs.
>
>But can some electrical guru out there tell us what is the likely 
effect on
>metering of a battery which delivers only 11% more voltage (i.e. 1.5v
>against 1.35). Most new batteries seem to deliver slightly over spec.
>anyway.
>
>Is the effect to indicate slightly less exposure or slightly more?
>
>Slan
>
>Alex
>
>Alex Hurst
>Cork Florists
>19 Winthrop St, Cork
>Republic of Ireland
>Tel: +353 21 270 907
>Fax: +353 21 271 248
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>
>


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