EC battery issue

<p>My new EC is behaving erratically.No news here,since the last 2 had issues as well.However,I am at loss with what is going on.</p>

<p>I changed the batteries.FYI,4 x cells 1.5V Silver Oxide in a tube taken from a used V27PX.I am using also the tip and bottom plates,but no dividers.I am measuring the voltage,is OK.Put in camera,first 2 or 3 shots the shutter is opening and closing as it should.After the first 3-4 shots,the light is there,but the shutter remains open(it closes only if I cock the camera).What gives here?</p>

<p>I also used Alkaline cells,but no change.Anyone can help,please?Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Kind regards,</p>

<p>JT<br>

www.juliantanase.com</p>

<p>Julian, have you check the voltage of battery in situ, ie, when the EC is in open position ?<br>

Some tired battery may show correct voltage, but not when loaded.<br>

I use four 386 silver oxide batteries in EC</p>

<p>To conclude this posting:apparently the fault lied with exhausted batteries.Popped yesterday some fresh LR44(a tad thicker than LR43/AG12 same voltage though).I already went thru a whole film without any problems.</p>

<p>Thanks all for your kind support and help.</p>

<p>Kind regards,<br>

JT</p>