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Re: [OM] New OM-1N and battery problem

Subject: Re: [OM] New OM-1N and battery problem
From: "George M. Anderson" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 08:55:33 -0700
My advice is to get that battery out of there right away. I unknowingly
used one of those and shortly thereafter the meter in my 20 yr old OM-1
went dead.  I don't know if that was the cause, but ...

Get a real mercury battery from Gary Schloss or some other source.  They
are the best option.  Assuming you can live with the horrible
consequences to the planet when your penny-sized mercury battery ends up
in a landfill after its' 5-10 year life in your camera. 

george

Nicholas Lee wrote:
> 
> Well I finally got my new (used) OM-1N with 50mm f/1.4.  Woohoo!
> 
> Problem is it came with a PX625A alkaline battery. (I guess that is what
> can happen when you mail order.)
> 
> >From reading the FAQ I gather this is a bad battery to use.
>   "Don't do it, as it could burn out your meter."
> 
> So the question is, what does this mean?  Has the previous owner ignored
> this problem, or has the meter be modified in some way to handle this?
> 
> The battery has been taken out to prevent any possible damage.  So I can't
> taking many pictures now, because I'm not experienced (beginner) enough
> without the meter.
> 
> Thanks for your advice,
> Nicholas
> 
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