hmotte Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I purchased an old Yashica elector 35 that is working properly it seems as I just received it. The battery compartment has a 6v kodak battery and the rest of the compartment is fille with a roll of tin foil. Everything seems to be working properly BUT is this set up OK or should I change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrydressler Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 http://www.yashica-guy.com try him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_m Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 The correct mercury battery is no longer available and has not been for many years. The alkaline subsitiute is no good because of its uneven discharge curve. The only other option is a 6V lithium or silver oxide battery (PX28) which is the wrong size (much too small) so it needs some sort of padding at either or both ends. I would not spend money on an adapter which you can easily make yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john falkenstine Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 My adaptor consists of a short bolt you can get at an Ace hardware store or from the stuff in your kitchen junk drawer and a rolled up business card with one side trimmed off so its short enough to fit inside. Stuff a shorter battery in there and presto..works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 This you can make yourself, Small piece clear plastic hose1/2" id 37 mm long small piece AL alloy rod 1/2" 16mm long 3 of silver oxide L R44 This works perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Sorry Harold , there need to be four batteries six volt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micah_henry Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Harold, The PX28A 6.0 volt alkaline cells are fine if you have a spacer, like the others have mentioned and like it appears the previous owner devised. (I use PX28A and spacers, too.) But if you'd like a neater solution to the PX32 5.6 Volt Mercury Cell Problem for these Yashicas, try http://www.photobattery.com/PX32.html because they stock an alkaline replacement. I have not tried it, however. But these Yashicas will work on 4-6 volts, I've read, so the voltage difference should not matter to exposure metering, etc. (But the PX28A and spacers are cheaper!) --Micah in NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmotte Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 Hey, thank you to all for your replies. You have been very helpful. I may have another question soon. I have inherited a camera collection, which all are seemingly working and in very good shape, except these battery problems, except one, a Petri 7s doesn't seen to have a battery. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrydressler Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 The Petri7 is a great camera it will never need a batery as long as there is light to run the meter. I just loaded one with a roll and will post them as soon as I get out to shoot.. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmotte Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 Larry, or anyone. Can you tell me more about the Petri 7s or refer me to some resources on it? Thanks, Haroldhmotte@sc.rr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakob_krieger Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Mallory batteries are out of production for reasons one can easily follow. But there are "just alike" other batteries of same size and almost same voltage sold - use them. Use a hand exposure-meter and adjust the film speed value just before taking out the camera, and the other batteries will do as well. You just have to re-calibrate once in a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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