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I have read that the only function of the internal battery is to retain ISO information for the film currently in use in the camera if/when you find you have to remove dead AA batteries and replace with fresh. Otherwise, allegedly, they perform no other useful function. So as long as you switch primary batteries between rolls, or can remember to remember your ISO in use and set it on your camera after swapping AA's, you'll be in good shape.Have 2 of them but they have a nasty habit of wearing out the internal battery. Shopped around and finally found some that were identical but I took them in to a camera repair person who tried but failed. Might look into a reputable repair person to try again as they are very comfortable to operate