Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]DFangon@aol.com wrote: > >> I just bought a new M6 (non TTL). Before I put on the batteries, the >> manual said I have a choice between a) two 1.55 volt silver oxide button >> cells or by one 3-volt lithium cell. My question is: Is there a >> preference of one over the other? then Rolfe Tessem said: >I thought the 3 volt was an alkaline. In any event, the two 1.55 volt >batteries last much longer. My understanding is that this is because of the >difference in alkaline versus silver oxide longevity. I have the same choice with the R5 & R6... I've had superior results with the 3 volt Lithium batteries. - ---------- David Young | Experience gained varies directly Victoria, CANADA | with equipment ruined. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html