Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Vick Ko wrote: "Did something just happen with mercury PX625 batteries? One local store that had them no longer displays them on the shelf (in Ottawa, Canada). I just saw a web ad that says their batteries are "final manufacturing run". Did the global production of these batteries just cease?" Yes, all manufacture has ended wordwide. They're still easy to find in Europe, but obviously the supply will dry up eventually. Your options are: 1) Buy some now (they keep for ages). In the UK http://www.pcs-chromex-batteries.com/batts.htm is one source. 2) Use the PX625A 'replacement' which is 1.5V not 1.35V and have the meter recalibrated if this is possible. 3) Use the 1.4V Zinc Air cell and be prepared to replace them very frequently. 4) Buy the adaptor that lets you use silver batteries instead, see http://www.criscam.com/mr9b.htm So there are some options, it really isn't a problem. (Oh and you mmight add Leicameter MR4 and Canonette GIII users to your list) - -- David Morton dmorton@journalist.co.uk "The more opinions you have, the less you see." -- Wim Wenders.