Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Scott: You mentioned: I'm new to the group and have just acquired an M5 body. It needed an overhaul when I bought it, so it went to the shop immediately. The camera store put a Varta 625 battery in it thinking it was the correct one for the camera, which of course is wrong. It really needs the PX-625 which is no longer available. Could some of you who use an M5 please respond with meter battery replacement solutions? I've heard that the current replacement cells don't last long, are hard to come by, and expensive. I see an ad in Shutterbug for a device from C.R.I.S. in Chandler Az. which replaces the PX625 with a microcircuit device that you insert a Silver 76 battery into. Anyone using them? Thanks Scott Stewart As far as I know the similar problem existes with the Leica CL. When I owned mine I took and had the meter recalibrated to be compatible with the newer and more readily available batteries. This saves time and hassle especially when travelling. Otherwise the light readings will be consistently erroneous. This is easily done and not too costly. Good Shooting! Skip Heitzig