Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/10

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Subject: [Leica] Re: R in your 50-ties and above
From: Allan Wafkowski <allan@sohogurus.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 18:36:37 -0400

I've heard so much crap about this that I tested a few old cameras with 
non-mercury batteries. When there was a difference, it was 1/3 of a stop 
or less. I believe the real issue is the power curve the battery takes 
as it depletes.

Allan



On Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at 02:57 PM, Ginex, Mike wrote:
>
>> "I have had to recalibrate the meters for non-mercury batteries."
>
> Must this be done in order for the meter to be accurate?
> How far out will it be if you don't?

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