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Subject: [Leica] Re: Question Re: Batteries
From: David Young <youngs@islandnet.com>
Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 22:11:22 -0700
References: <134.f1a151e.2a294869@aol.com> <134.f1a151e.2a294869@aol.com>

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.

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David Young        | Experience gained varies directly 
Victoria, CANADA   | with equipment ruined.
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