Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Stanley E Yoder wrote: > > Excerpts from mail: 30-Apr-98 [Leica] Leica-Users List Di.. by > Listmgr@mejac.palo-alto. > > 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. > > But isn't this only part of the problem (nominal voltage difference)? > Alkaline voltage decreases with age/use, while the mercuries had very > steady voltage until rather 'sudden death'. So calibration with an > alkaline would only be valid at one point in its life-cycle. > > Or is that more theoretical than real? > > Stan Yoder > Pittsburgh Stan, I think its a real problem. On the other hand as long as the battery good indicator is showing ok, it should be right. Just might have to discard the cell before all the juice is 'used up' Dennis - -- Experience is a tough teacher. It gives the test before the lesson. - -unknown