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Re: [OM] Batteries for OM2S

Subject: Re: [OM] Batteries for OM2S
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 23:35:22 -0400
The Weincell zinc air is 1.45 volts which still produces 1/2 to 1 stop error.

John

Bradley Mabb wrote:

>        Andre,
>
>         You want to use silver oxide batteries. Stay away from alkalines. They
>       have the low life. also,it's best to use matched batteries. That is, 
> same
>       brand, same material (silver oxide), and best to change both together.
>         I've had my OM2S for nearly 5 yrs now. Once I realized alkalines were
>       a no no, I've had no problems with low battery life.
>         As far as the hearing aid battery, that's for OM-1's, although I don't
>       understand using zinc air hearing aid batteries when you can buy 625 
> size
>       zinc airs as well. For OM-1's, I beleive John H's conversion allows the
>       use of a silver oxide 44. Makes more sense to me :)
>
>                                                     enjoy,
>                                                      Brad
>
>
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