I've heard the claims that Wein cells last longer than ordinary zinc air
cells, but I don't buy it. Mine was just an overpriced doodad made larger
in diameter by a metal collar around what was likely an ordinary 675 hearing
aid battery. It died within 3 months. If zinc air cells could be made to
last longer, Duracell, Everready, et al, would be advertising a premium line
of hearing aid batteries at somewhat higher prices.
I'd suggest buying the cheapest package of 4 or 6 hearing aid batteries you
can find in size 675 - if you decide to stick with a zinc air battery - and
let the spring pressure in the battery compartment hold it in place. Worked
fine for my OM-1.
BTW, I didn't notice any gradual loss of metering accuracy. The battery
simply worked one day and was dead next time I picked up the camera. I'd
figure on giving 'em a month each, then replacing.
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Lex Jenkins
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"Budda-budda-budda!!!" - Sgt. Rock
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From: "Mike Cormier" <ronaldcormier@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 21:54:27 ADT
I'm currently using a Wein 1.35v zinc-air battery that is less than a month
old. I think it worked fine for a coupla weeks, but now the farther I set
the meter over 100 ASA, the more incorrect the light meter reading
becomes...
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