Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill Campbell wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I recently purchased a Leica R3, the manual recommends Varta V 76 HS > batteries (among others), I wasn't able to locate those batteries, but I did > find Varta V 76 PX, a 1.5v Silver Oxide battery. Does anyone know the > difference between these two batteries?, are the interchangeable? > > Thanks... Bill The magic number is "76": Those are common 1.5V button cells, generally available in silver-oxide or alkaline. Both work okay, but I think I get longer life out of silver and don't mind paying extra for them. But I don't like paying a premium for Varta batteries, and in general, my luck with this brand has not been very good. I use Mallory or Eveready, sometimes Radio Shack too. Generally, you can substitute a single CR1/3N lithium cell for 2x of those 76 cells as well. Your R3 should work great with any of the above. Jeff