Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thank you Ray for your advice. I will go with your recommendation. Kind Regards, Tony Salce - ----- Original Message ----- From: Ray Moth <ray_moth@yahoo.com> To: LUG <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaflex SL Battery Conversion Recommendation. > Tony Salce wrote: > > I intend having the meter in my SL recalibrated to accept either > alkaline or silver oxide batteries. Any comments as to which is the > better type of battery to go for ? > ======================================================================== > Tony, > > The voltage of an alkaline cell declines steadily with usage, causing > metering errors in cameras. Silver oxide cells are far more suitable, > because they maintain a relatively constant voltage throughout their > life. Go for silver oxide, not alkaline. > > Regards, > > ===== > Ray > > "The trouble with resisting temptation is > you never know when you'll get another chance!" > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices > http://auctions.yahoo.com/