If you do get one, start a thread about it as I'd be interested. I have been looking too.Yep, one more thing telling me I need a 3D printer. On my list (hopefully it comes with a place to put it, though such things usually don't).
I use same ones, purchased in last 2 months, well made and work great. This is probably cheapest option on the market for a finished product. They use SR43 batteries, so not as large as SR44, but do what they need to do.https://www.ebay.com/itm/MR9-MR-9-PX625-PX13-Battery-Adapter-for-Film-Camera-Exposure-Meter-Mercury/130646083632?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
I have used this one for a few years. I little pricey but does have built in voltage conversion.
So Russians still have them, but adapters from Thailand are about same price, slightly higher, and then you go with widely available silver oxide batteries.
So Russians still have them, but adapters from Thailand are about same price, slightly higher, and then you go with widely available silver oxide batteries.
Indeed it is illegal to even own one of these things now.And, as a bonus, you're not (probably) breaking import laws or carrying hazardous materials around in your battery compartment (or, eventually, adding to the environmental mercury load).
Indeed it is illegal to even own one of these things now.
I got one from Frans de Gruijter many moons ago for my Leicaflex. Works as it should.I have just purchased two adapters made by Frans de Gruijter in Holland. email: battery.adapter@online.nl
Except that would still require that those involved in the manufacture and shipping of the batteries and the mercury component be exposed to the potential danger.I still feel that a good solution to the mercury cell problem is to require a LARGE deposit in addition to the purchase price, the deposit is returned when the dead cell is returned to a proper authority. Jus' sayin'.....
I still feel that a good solution to the mercury cell problem is to require a LARGE deposit in addition to the purchase price, the deposit is returned when the dead cell is returned to a proper authority. Jus' sayin'.....
Count me as another satisfied customer of Mr. de Gruijter. He also has instructions on how to make your own.I got one from Frans de Gruijter many moons ago for my Leicaflex. Works as it should.
Or get a diode for about $2, solder it in and use a silver oxide cell.Like, say, about $35? For which you get a converter and a silver oxide cell?
I think the SRT has a simple resistance based meter circuit that would benefit from a zinc-air cell. Is there a reason you like to use the higher voltage batteries?Or get a diode for about $2, solder it in and use a silver oxide cell.
TBH, I use a non modded SRT with a 1.5v cell and it's pretty easy to just mentally adjust to the readings.
Zinc-Air cells have poor longevity and I feel no need to contribute to my local landfill.I think the SRT has a simple resistance based meter circuit that would benefit from a zinc-air cell. Is there a reason you like to use the higher voltage batteries?
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