jonathon_schuster1 Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 I'm at work at the moment and had a free moment to order myself a new battery for my m6 classic. Because I'm fairly new to this camera (which I love) I cannot recall which battery it takes. Can someone provide me with a link or a battery number so I can order a few for backup? Also, there any reccomended retailer for these? Thanks! Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephane camus Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 You need two batteries: 2L76 (DL1/3n) 3v Lithium Battery. Steph- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammer Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 2 batteries? Really? Did they change something in the TTL... mine only takes one 3V battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephane camus Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 If you want to order at B&H: <BR> <a href=http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=details_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=19195&is=REG> B&H M6 Battery </a> <BR> Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephane camus Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 My mistake!!!! :( Depends which battery you take. The one I gave the reference, you need only one battery. Here is the info... Two (2) SR44(76S) 1.55v silver batteries or one (1) DL76 lithium Steph- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipling Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Jonathon, BTW, you can greatly prolong the life of your (new) batteries by keeping the shutter speed dial on B while it's in the bag. If the shutter is slightly depressed by something (happens easily while stored in a camera bag and took me about two sets of batteries to catch on) the batteries will drain in a matter of a day or two. <p> Kipling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolaresLarrave Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Buying two of the 2L76 (DL1/3n) 3v isn't too bad an idea. It's good to have them within reach when they run out. Leica bodies do not give any advance warning about battery status. Always get a spare, and carry it with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 The main reason for the batteries of an M6/MP to go is inadvertedtly leaving the shutter cocked and the speed dial off B, then dropping the camera in the bag. In light of this, I have found that buying the more expensive N3 lithium 3V battery is overkill. I use a pair of commonly available LR44 or SR44 alkaline or silver batteries and always, read <b></u>always</b></u>, carry a spare couple in my camera bag. Every so often I goof and leave the cameras in "meter on" mode and the batts go off in a breeze. Having the spares usually beats sunny-16, specially in interiors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude_batmanghelidj Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Is there some way to make the battery hatch not unscrew by itself? I had two M6s before, and they both had the problem of the hatch coming loose on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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