Maybe the solution can found in this document: http://www.fotografica.nl/batt-adapt-US.pdf
On 11/8/05, Markus Maurer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Pentaxians > > after my last buy of a very nice SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8 lens I got another > good deal today with a: > > Ashai Pentax Spotmatic SP (with 1000) > Super Takumar 1.4 50mm > 50mm F4 Macro-Takumar > 28mm 2.8 Hanimex wide angle > 85-205mm 3.8 Vivitar zoom > > for 100 swiss francs (approx. $77) in used but good working condition. > > I inserted a V312 Varta 1.4 Volt zinc air acoustic battery for the meter > and it "seems" to work when metering but does not pass the battery test > mentioned in the SP manual (set ASA100 and "B" and then the needle should > fall rapidly when using the SW switch) > > > anyone knows? > > greetings > Markus > >

