Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug Herr wrote: > > You can also find 625A (Alkaline) batteries in your local stores. Then > > you don't need to fuss with the O-ring. > >The problem with alkaline batteries is that the voltage drops as they >approach the end of their useful life. This will cause metering errors. True. But Reinhold Mueller, who did the conversion on my SL, said simply to change the battery every year and you'll have no problems... they usually last much longer and so you change they out, before they drops too much. So far, he has proved correct. At the cost of them, compared to silver - you can easily afford to do this! You just have to remember!!! :) - ---------- David Young | A man who gives in when wrong - is wise. Victoria, CANADA. | A man who gives in when right - is married. Website at: http://www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html