Hi, Cy,
Mercury cells are still legal to sell here in Canada, but availability is
getting to be a problem.
Last time I went looking for cells for my Spotmatic (and for some folks on this
list), I scooped the last 6 Varta px400 replacement cells in Toronto's largest
camera store, Henry's. The salesman (who was about 10 years younger than my
camera) told me that Varta was discontinuing mercury cells, but I don't know
how true that is.
I do know that I looked in about 3 or 4 other stores, and no one had any
mercury cells. But, if any of you Americans are in Canada, it might be worth
checking a few camera stores for old stock. Their shelf life is approximately
forever. But if they really aren't being made anymore, scoop 'em up while you
can!
regards,
frank
Cy Galley wrote:
> A person that I ride with has an older Olympus camera that uses a mercury
> cell for metering. We were discussing availability. She bought the camera
> in Tokyo but that is a little far to go. The mercury cells are no long
> available in the US. Are they available in England?
>
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