Re: FX-2 batteries

[Gary Schloss <schloss@datadepot.com>]

Oliver Schmid wrote:

>I have a FX-2 which I bought at a pawn shop for $60.
[snip]
>I am quite happy with this camera and the lens is really
>sharp (when I focus the freaking thing properly).

I bet it doesn't have a split-image focusing screen.

>I am having difficulties with the batery for the lightmeter,
>mainly that it is to high in voltage when new or when not in
>use for 1 week or so. I usually have to turn the meter on
>an hour ahead of intented use to drain the battery. I have
>tried several different brands, but allways the same.

My guess is that this camera was designed to work with a
mercury battery (probably, PX 625 1.35v -- can someone
confirm this?), which are now banned in the US.

The alkaline substitute is 1.5v, and its voltage output
is unstable. You can get a Wein zink-oxide substitute,
or buy a few spare mercury batteries from someone who
still has them (e.g. from me :-))

Good luck,

/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
schloss@datadepot.com