Dave Haynie wrote:
[snip a good run-down on the diff. OM bodies]
>The original "M-1" is a collector piece probably selling for $600 or more.
Hmm, more like $1000, if in good condition.
>the one thing to watch out for is that the original batteries for the
>OM-1, some sort of mercury battery, are not available anymore.
Well, the necessary battery is called PX-625 (or PX-13), and is indeed
a mercury (Hg) cell with 1.35v output. Hg cells are still manufactured
in Europe and in South-East Asia, but are no longer imported in the US.
FYI, my own stash of PX-625 Hg cells has been replenished (mine are
factory fresh, sealed, made by Varta/Germany), and I am happy to assist
anyone who has difficulties finding Hg cells at his/her locale.
A reminder: Hg cells have an extremely stable voltage output, a single
Hg cell in an OM-1 will last about 2 years of normal use, and properly
stored Hg cells have a shelf life of 10+ years.
Btw, I also have other Hg cells, as follows (alas, no PX-640's!):
-- PX-675 (1.35v): for compact 35mm R/F's, Konica Autoreflex's, etc.
-- PX-400 (1.35v): for Pentax Spotmatic's, Fujica ST701, etc.
-- PX-27 (5.6v): for Minox, Rollei, etc.
Pls feel free to contact me off-list.
Cheers,
/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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