Yes, the MR9 adapter (uses a silver oxide 1.5V) converts the 1.55v to 1.35v.
If your meter was accurate to begin with, it is an excellent drop-in
replacement. 625A and 625U alkaline batteries are 1.55v, and without
compensation of some sort, cause up to a 3 stop error in the OM-1/1N.
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Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Heide Clausen" <omlist@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 6:40 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] thanks, also o-product???
> On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 01:14:16 -0400
> "Lama-Jim L'Hommedieu" <lamadoo@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > The 2, and 2n need the SR44.
> >
> > The mercury battery was intended for the OM-1 and, when you're
> > ready, there's plenty of advice on repairing that old 1 and finding
> > the perfect replacement battery.
>
> Well, John H. sells some adaptors that take SR44 and convert them
> into the size needed for the OM1. I use them, and they work like a
> charm :)
>
> >
> > About ebay: Don't buy anything yet. After 5 weeks of reading,
> > you're gonna be another league entirely as a buyer.
> >
>
> Not to mention, that the best deals (imo) are to be gotten on this
> list rather than eBay. Every time I have asked the list for "a
> thingie", someone has showed up with one to spare and has helped me
> out. And buying from listees, I know that I am getting gear that is
> fairly described and well cared for....and quite often at a quite low
> price too.
>
> --thomas
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