It was written:
> > I have just found out an interesting bit about the
> > Spotmatics and that is that it uses
> > Mercury batteries (e.g. PX625), which are not produced
> > anymore (at least not in Germany).
> > It is therefore quite difficult to get those batteries and
> > keep the Spotmatic working. Is
> > this true and are there any work-arounds?
Mark Cassino suggested:
> I use DA312 zink-air hearing aid batteries. They do not last
> very long at all (I get a couple month out of htem with light
> use of the camera - they will die on their own accord once you
> pull the tab and allow air to access them.) But, at about $1
> a battery it's no biggie. They are 1.4v.
Another, and perhaps better, solution, is this adapter from
C.R.I.S. camera:
http://www.criscam.com/mr9b.htm
Scroll down the page for the FAQ and some additional
information.
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Shel Belinkoff
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and a great photograph is subtleties."
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