Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Cochran, Adam <Adam.Cochran@caltech.edu> wrote (edited): >> "The Leica CL - the meter didn't seem to be working properly, >> but it could be it just needs a battery" > > This could be one of two problems (or both). It may have been a > weak battery or a substitute. The CL was designed for the Mallory > PX 625 battery, which delivers 1.35 volts. This battery is banned > in the US and there is not a 1.35v that will substitute. I have used > the Criscam MR-9 adaptor and the silver 76 battery, available at > www.criscam.com and the adaptor reduces the 1.5v of the 76 > battery to the original specifications. Another alternative is the Wein Zinc/Air cell. It's a 1.35v substitute for the PX625. I use 'em in a number of cameras with great results. - -Dave- - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html