SRT-101 Battery Adapter
Dec 21, 2014 12:45:47 #
houdel wrote:
The adapters and Wein cells work but are a bit pri... (show quote)
The PX625 I tried is the alkaline version. So, it's 1.5v. I'll try some 675's. I just ordered some Wein cells from B&H. We'll see which works best. I work for Batteries Plus so, getting the 675 hearing aid batteries is no problem. The adapter mentioned in 1 of the previous posts looks quite doable. One of the folks I work with is a retired electronics engineer. I may have him put it together for me. Would love to run some film through the SRT.
If any of ya'll Hoggers are looking for older equipment, World of Photography here in Columbus, OH has an amazing amount of used stuff. Everything from old rangefinder to Hasselblad 500C & CM gear, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Minolta, etc.
Dec 21, 2014 13:54:29 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
The PX625 I tried is the alkaline version. So, it's 1.5v.
That is the other half of the problem which I forgot to mention. The alkaline batteries start off at 1.5V, the mercury oxide batteries were either 1.35V or 1.4V, I don't recall which, so with fresh batteries the camera meter circuit is going to see a higher voltage off the CDS cell and underexpose the image. Then as your batteries age, the voltage drops below 1.35V/1.4V, the meter interprets the lower voltage as a darker than actual scene and overexposes the image. The old mercury oxide and new zinc-air batteries are fairly constant voltage over their service life so they will give consistent meter readings.
Dec 21, 2014 13:57:07 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Wow, SRT-101 - that was my first SLR decades ago - always loved it.
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Same here, I bought it in the 60s.
Dec 21, 2014 18:34:15 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
nicksr1125 wrote:
Just got a Gossen Luna Pro light meter (used) from B&H. Forgot that there had been a thread about an adapter to use newer batteries in devices designed to use mercury batteries. Ordered the recommended adapter today. Do any of you Hoggers know of an adapter or can you recommend a battery to use in an old Minolta SRT-101. It takes the same battery as the Luna Pro but, only 1.
you've got good replies to your question. just wanted to add, if you are using minolta rokkor prime lenses, you are using some of the finast in the world. the gentleman with the leicaflexes can tell you this, since some of his lenses are made with rokkor glass!
me- i use and sr-7, srt-101 and an xk, and all because of the rokkor lenses.
good luck!!!
Dec 21, 2014 19:15:38 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Just got a Gossen Luna Pro light meter (used) from B&H. Forgot that there had been a thread about an adapter to use newer batteries in devices designed to use mercury batteries. Ordered the recommended adapter today. Do any of you Hoggers know of an adapter or can you recommend a battery to use in an old Minolta SRT-101. It takes the same battery as the Luna Pro but, only 1.
I just checked the battery in my Minolta SRT 102. There are markings in the form of numbers, 625 and 19A, and a + sign. There are no other markings. I can not remember when this was purchased but the camera was used last in 1980. This battery is officially DEAD. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Dec 21, 2014 19:43:15 #
davidrb wrote:
I just checked the battery in my Minolta SRT 102. There are markings in the form of numbers, 625 and 19A, and a + sign.
Should be a PX625 or equal. An interesting point, mercury oxide cells have reverse polarity from present day button cells. In mercury cells the small "button" on the top of the cell is the negative pole, while the entire large outer shell is the positive pole, just the reverse of the current convention. Thus when using modern cells in equipment designed for mercury oxide batteries, do NOT follow the illustration showing the PHYSICAL battery orientation, instead note the "+" or "-" designation and install the batteries accordingly.
Dec 22, 2014 00:58:32 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
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Dec 22, 2014 06:24:45 #
Checked reviews for batteriesandbutter.com on resellerratings.com and epinions.com. Most were not flattering. Don't think I'll order from them.
Dec 24, 2014 08:34:41 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Wow, SRT-101 - that was my first SLR decades ago - always loved it.
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I have one with several lens if anyone is interested.
Dec 24, 2014 08:47:50 #
Dec 24, 2014 17:15:20 #
Just got 3 Wein cells from B&H. Unfortunately, the Gossen Luna Pro I received earlier this week doesn't recognize them or the adapter that uses LR44 batteries. Got an RMA from B&H so, I should have a replacement by the end of next week.
Dec 24, 2014 17:22:22 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Just got a Gossen Luna Pro light meter (used) from B&H. Forgot that there had been a thread about an adapter to use newer batteries in devices designed to use mercury batteries. Ordered the recommended adapter today. Do any of you Hoggers know of an adapter or can you recommend a battery to use in an old Minolta SRT-101. It takes the same battery as the Luna Pro but, only 1.
The SRT-101. What a great camera. It is now at my daughter's house. She couldn't part with it as well as my old 2-1/4 inch camera. Not that she uses them. She just can't part with them. The Minolta SRT-101 produced incredible colors.
Dec 24, 2014 19:01:51 #
JimH123 wrote:
The SRT-101. What a great camera. It is now at my daughter's house. She couldn't part with it as well as my old 2-1/4 inch camera. Not that she uses them. She just can't part with them. The Minolta SRT-101 produced incredible colors.
There's a shop here in Columbus called World of Photography that sells an amazing amount of used gear. They have a special room called the flea market. The last time I was there, I counted 3 or 4 SRT-101's as well as a multitude of other older Canon, Nikon, & Pentax SLR's. It's a dangerous place to visit.
Dec 24, 2014 19:13:28 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
nicksr1125 wrote:
Just got 3 Wein cells from B&H. Unfortunately, the Gossen Luna Pro I received earlier this week doesn't recognize them or the adapter that uses LR44 batteries. Got an RMA from B&H so, I should have a replacement by the end of next week.
Which batteries did you get? I use Wein MRB625 (B&H # WE625, Mfr # W9901201) in my Luna-Pro, Leicaflex SL and SL2, and the package says they replace PX625 & PX13 for Gossen Luna-Pro and Minolta SRT, as well as other cameras.
Dec 24, 2014 19:50:19 #
RWR wrote:
Which batteries did you get? I use Wein MRB625 (B&H # WE625, Mfr # W9901201) in my Luna-Pro, Leicaflex SL and SL2, and the package says they replace PX625 & PX13 for Gossen Luna-Pro and Minolta SRT, as well as other cameras.
Those are the one's I got. They work fine in my SRT but, the battery check on the Luna-Pro just sits there & looks stupid. No needle movement at all. B&H is replacing it. I've also tried a 675 hearing aid battery with a rubber O-ring to keep the battery centered in my SRT with good results.
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