Nikon finder batteries

[mountainmanF2]

Hello all!

I recently bought a 1969 Nikon F with the TN meter. I love the camera just as much as my F2. However, i cant find batteries to power the meter. They discontinued the 1.3v batteries that are normally used in them. I dont really need the meter but it would be nice to have in certain situations.

Thanks for any help!

 

[BrianShaw]

There are adapters and alternatives to the mercury battery problem. Thy this:

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=mercury+battery+adapter

 

[BrianShaw]

p.s. I use the adapters in my PX-13 powered antiques. They work really good and are convenient. More expensive than the zinc-air battery option but they last longer.

 

[snegron]

I use Weincells in my old FTN Photomic Metered Prisms:

http://www.amazon.com/WeinCell-MRB625-Replacement-Battery-PX625/dp/B00009VQJ7

 

[John_Nikon_F]

Buy the $12 Nikon F battery adapter shown on eBay. It's a metal collar that takes a pair of PX76's or a CR 1/3N and allows it to fit inside the Photomic finder's battery chamber. Set your ASA to 2/3 stop over what you would normally set your ASA to. The F Photomic finders use too much current for the MR9 adapter, so I'd be more inclined to go with the adapter and just fudge the ASA. Either that, or have a shop recalibrate the meter to 1.5 volts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIKON-F-PHO...418152212?pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item234139a514

-J

 

[GarageBoy]

If you use the adapter that doesn't have a diode/resistor, use silver oxide batteries (EPX76)- straighter discharge curve

 

[BrianShaw]

If you use the adapter that doesn't have a diode/resistor, use silver oxide batteries (EPX76)- straighter discharge curve

and... If you use the adapter that does have a diode/resistor, use silver oxide batteries (EPX76)- straighter discharge curve