RE: Fwd: Re: Lightmeter accuracy and batteries - Slightly off-top ic

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From: Martin Reis (mreis@tafelmusik.org)
Date: 03/06/03-09:21:38 AM Z


Larry,

I have had two Wein cells in my Lunasix since last July
(fairly humid climate) and no problems at all. I was tempted by the
adapter option too. Indeed not everyone carries wein cells and
they are not cheap.
In any case, it's the only battery I rely on for my photography.

Martin

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Roohr [mailto:larry.roohr@attbi.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 11:20
To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Lightmeter accuracy and batteries - Slightly
off-topic

There is also an adapter available for around $30 US, that fits around a
smaller alkaline cell and regulates it down to a constant 1.35 mercury
cell voltage. It's at: http://www.criscam.com/ , gets expensive for 3
of them in a Luna-pro. but it wouldnt take too many wien cells at 8$
each to justify.

I've heard someplace that the wien cells are good in humid enviornments,
but dont last long in drier climes, don't know if thats accurate or not.

Larry

chunin@cimphoto.com wrote:

>>Anyone know how long mercury batteries last in the
>>freezer?
>>
>>
>
>There is no need to worry about that since you can buy
>the Wein Zinc batteries which are 1.35V to replace the
>Mercury ones. They are available relatively widely at
>pro camera stores. Mine had it in stock here in Miami
>for around $7.95. But I chose the $1.75 1.5V Alkaline
>after some consideration and talking to the store
>manager.
>
>Chuin Martinez
>
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>
>
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