Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] user leicameters
From: "Rei Shinozuka" <shino@panix.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 04:45:35 -0500 (EST)

what is the best solution to the battery problem?  use the limited-availability
originals, the new wein compatibles, or the mr-9 battery adapters?

- -rei

> From: "Emanuel Lowi" <mano@proxyma.net>
> 
> There may be some catalogues that list them as MR-4 but the unit itself is always
> engraved just MR, whatever the vintage. I too prefer the "MR-4" for all purposes,
> 'cause that top-mounted On switch is less fragile. Big problem on all is battery
> compartment door breakage. The movement is small/fragile and the casing doesn't offer
> the innards much protection. But when they work, they're dang useful. Think: very
> strongly centre-weighted readings with 35/28 lenses, a spot meter with 24 mm and
> wider (but no external VF possible).
> 
> Emanuel


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Rei Shinozuka shino@panix.com
Ridgewood, New Jersey

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