Actually, they are 1.4 volts and once unsealed last about 30
days. Zink/Air cells are not really a viable replacement.
If the camera has voltage regulation in the meter circuit
than silver or alkaline cells are the way to go. There
is/was a company selling adapters that had a zener diode
regulator in it and took s76 cells. Cost about $30 though. I
believe Gosson sold similar adapters for their meters.
--Tom
Flavio Minelli wrote:
>
> Cy Galley wrote:
> >
> > ... The mercury cells are no long
> > available in the US. Are they available in England?
> >
> > ...
>
> Cy,
> since there's a very good reason for their unavailability you could try
> the replacement way. I know air-zinc batteries, commonly used for
> hearing aids, have the same voltage (1,35 V) and can substitute old
> mercury ones without problems. Maybe they're easier to get and less
> harmful for your environment.
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