B. C. S. Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Hello All, I had an opportunity to buy a complete ME-1 kit for a really low price - so I bit on it. Haven't received it yet, but, my question is: Does anyone know what battery it takes? The seller said the NiCad won't hold a charge. Not surprising, as old as it is, and it has apparently sat unused for many years. I'm hoping I can find the right battery, or make one up. so I can use it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. C. S. Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Got my ME-1 the other day. It works great plugged in. Of course, the battery doesn't hold a charge as the seller stated. Took it apart and found it uses two 4/5 Sub-C NiCads. Have some on the way. More when I get it back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 The ME-1 flash unit looks quite bulky Metz 20BC6 is my favourite flash, not too heavy and with enough juice, great for travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. C. S. Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 The ME-1 flash unit looks quite bulky Metz 20BC6 is my favourite flash, not too heavy and with enough juice, great for travel. Yes, the power supply is worn on the belt or in a pocket, but is still kind of heavy. The flash head is light but nearly doubles the length of my Minox B. On the other hand, I wanted it because it's vintage Minox and goes with my cameras. It is early 60's technology. There is no circuit board or computer chip inside. Just a transformer, rectifier, two capacitors and two cells, all with point to point wiring. As an old guy, I like it - easy to work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. C. S. Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 [ATTACH]1262734[/ATTACH] Well, got my two new NiCad cells and put them in today. The unit is charging now - Minox says 12-16 hours to fully charge. We'll see how it works later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d6 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Yes, the power supply is worn on the belt or in a pocket, but is still kind of heavy. The flash head is light but nearly doubles the length of my Minox B. On the other hand, I wanted it because it's vintage Minox and goes with my cameras. It is early 60's technology. There is no circuit board or computer chip inside. Just a transformer, rectifier, two capacitors and two cells, all with point to point wiring. As an old guy, I like it - easy to work on. Best way to hold it is to unsnap the strap button and stick your hand through the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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