The original batteries were a mercury cell of 1.35 volts. Due to the
design of the Pentax meters you can probably get a silver oxide s625px
or alkaline lr9/px625a battery which should give accurate meter readings
in spite of the difference in voltages. The only operational difference
I've noticed is that the Mercury batteries last nearly forever.
John E. Brandt wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I just joined this list and wonder if anyone knows where one can acquire a
> battery/batteries for a vintage Spotmatic. I just purchased the camera on
> eBay and it came without a battery. So I don't even know where to start. My
> local camera store told me they are "very hard to find." Not sure what the
> number is or anything.
>
> Suggestions welcome.
>
> ~j
>
> John E. Brandt
> Augusta, Maine USA
> www.jebswebs.com
>
>
>
>
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