Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum
Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register
Main Photography Discussion
Nikkormat Batteries
Page <<first <prev 3 of 3
Aug 27, 2022 11:58:07   #
therwol Loc: USA
 
BebuLamar wrote:
I only use the 625A in the EF.


I looked it up. The EF has a voltage regulator. You can use alkaline batteries.

Reply
Aug 27, 2022 12:14:34   #
BebuLamar
 
therwol wrote:
I looked it up. The EF has a voltage regulator. You can use alkaline batteries.


I use 625a in the Canonet QL17 and the meter is quite accurate. Either zinc air or alkaline give me good meter in the Minolta SRT-101.

Reply
Aug 27, 2022 12:56:02   #
capewrl
 
Please be advised there is also the excellent Nikkormat EL with aperture priority auto metering,which uses a 6V battery under the mirror.The Nikon EL2 IS the same camera but is AI lens capable.

Reply
 
 
Aug 27, 2022 13:48:36   #
therwol Loc: USA
 
capewrl wrote:
Please be advised there is also the excellent Nikkormat EL with aperture priority auto metering,which uses a 6V battery under the mirror.The Nikon EL2 IS the same camera but is AI lens capable.


I had forgotten about that one, and it looks like Jerry has at least one of those.

Reply
Aug 27, 2022 13:50:54   #
therwol Loc: USA
 
Architect1776 wrote:
I use 625A batteries.
They are about 1/3 stop different than my other modern cameras so I set ISO 1/3 stop lower.
For negatives even that is likely not needed.
I tried the hyper expensive air types and they failed quicker than worth it and no better results.
So just grab a cheap 625A and compare your camera with a known meter or camera make the slight ISO setting and off you go, no worries.
I have posted several sets here and no one suspected the wrong battery or ISO.
I use 625A batteries. br They are about 1/3 stop ... (show quote)


If it works for you, there is no reason to criticize it. I might suggest that you use new batteries with transparency film. Then you'll get consistent voltage and consistent compensation.

Reply
Aug 27, 2022 15:59:23   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
therwol wrote:
If it works for you, there is no reason to criticize it. I might suggest that you use new batteries with transparency film. Then you'll get consistent voltage and consistent compensation.


No need for transparency film for me anymore.
Scan negatives, works awesome..
Have not used my Ektagraphic slide projector in nearly 20 years.

Reply
Aug 28, 2022 07:28:10   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Architect1776 wrote:
It is most likely your cameras are broken if they don't work.


Hey, let's not jump to conclusions!

Reply
Page <<first <prev 3 of 3
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.
Main Photography Discussion
UglyHedgehog.com - Forum
Copyright 2011-2024 Ugly Hedgehog, Inc.