Darin, Paul,
Some extensive list knowledge is accumulated in these FAQs:
http://brashear.phys.appstate.edu/lhawkins/photo/olympus.faq.html#ques_W1
which contains a link to:
http://brashear.phys.appstate.edu/lhawkins/photo/camrep.faq.html#ques_O3
In short:
the DIY recepy is to take the (most of the) cells from two 9V rechargable
batteries (the block shaped ones, used in 70's transistor radios).
They are significantly smaller and thus have a lower capacity. This of
course means that you can shoot fewer rolls on one charge, but if you don't
go beyond a dozen rolls a day, who cares. The positive side effect is that
the smaller cells result in a lighter control pack.
Of course only do these things yourself if you have the skills to do so, and
are confident enough to run the chance of permanently destroying your kit
and burning down the house.
Secondary discussions are:
* the choice between NiCd and NiMH; higher current & less auto discharge vs.
higher capacity
* how many cells you will put in. Stay with the original 14.4 Volts or fit
in a couple more of these smaller cells and beef up the voltage to 16.8 or
18. This does force you to an alternative charger.
Good luck,
Bart
On 11/13/06, Paul Braun <cygnus@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Darin wrote:
> > Hello list,
> >
> > Does anyone know of any options for getting these batteries replaced? I
> know Camtech does it, but I can't afford $149 for some batteries ( no
> offense intended John).
> >
> > Darin
> One of the problems, and why I haven't been able to get mine done and
> put back together since I opened it, is that the cells are odd sizes and
> have to fit around hardware bits inside the pack. If I could find all
> the parts, I'd be tempted to send it to John to just fix it. Meanwhile,
> I'm using the 18v grip pack.
>
> --
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>
> Paul Braun
> Valparaiso, IN
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