minolta himatic 11 battery?

[antihero]

Does anyone know which modern battery the himatic takes? Out shopping st the minute, so wouldn't mind picking something up while I am still out if possible!

Thanks

 

[s162216]

The Hi-Matic 11 takes 1.35V mercury PX625 batteries which are no longer sold due to their lead content, you can get zinc-air replacements but their not the sort of battery you'll be able to find on the high street.

In case you want some:

http://www.weincell.com/

You would need to MRB625 version.

1.5V watch cells should work find though, just set the ISO slightly lower to compensate for the slight underexposure the higher voltage will give.

 

[TheBigYin]

it takes a PX625 mercury battery. You may get away with one of the modern replacments, though they are a higher voltage.

Replacments may be labelled SR09 / PX625S / RPX625S / V625U / EPX625BP.

 

[antihero]

thanks guys, there's a little electronics shop down the road that usually sells every battery under the sun.....but it was shut!!! will have a look at your suggestions