Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/08/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John, The silver batteries are S625PX. The ones I have are made by Exell. I don't recall where I got them. On Aug 6, 2007, at 4:58 PM, J. Newell wrote: > Physical size is unchanged: you want a 625-type cell. Be advised, > however, that there are two chemistries available. Most common, > but not the best choice, is an alkaline cell. These can be found > at places like Radio Shack. The Varta mentioned in another post > is, I believe, an alkaline cell. Much better is a silver oxide > cell. These are harder to find, but worth looking for. You will > probably have to order one by phone/mail/web. The reason the > silver oxide is much better is that its discharge curve - which is > the output voltage over time/use - is much, much "flatter" than > alkaline cells. This is potentially important because the meter > reading will change as the battery voltage falls, resulting in > accuracy problems. The original mercury cells maintained the same > voltage almost until dead. The silver oxide cells are pretty good > in that regard, but the alkaline cells are not. > > You can use alkalines in a pinch. You can use them in when not > pinched, but be prepared to throw them out often, and for possible > metering problems. The shelf life of silver oxide cells is very > long. Order a bunch and be happy! > > BTW, enjoy the M5. Bigfoot is a great camera. > > John Newell > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: Harrison McClary <lists@mcclary.net> > >> If an M5 has been "fixed" to take current batteries, which battery do >> you use? >> >> TIA >>> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information