M6 TTL battery in Toronto

[chris_greenberg]

<p>Morning everyone,<br>

I hope the weekend has taken it easy on you all. I need to pick up a battery for my M6TTL here in Toronto and I don't have the slightest idea where to go.<br>

Does anyone on the forum have a source?<br>

Any information is most appreciated, thank you very much!<br>

Best,<br>

Chris</p>

[jean_yves_mead]

It takes two SR44 or one CR1/3N, n'est pas? I'd have thought you'd be hard pressed to find a camera

shop, electronics store, or supermarket, that didn't stock what you need.

[notraces]

<p>Go with the CR 1/3N - more consistent - and longer lasting --- you can get them at Downtown Camera -- or Henry's - no problem...</p>

[chris_greenberg]

<p>This is my first Leica and I didn't know that I could buy such batteries in a supermarket. Do the M8 and M9 take similar batteries?<br>

I'd prefer to have a professional camera store help me with this. Is there such a place in Toronto?</p>

[chris_greenberg]

<p>Thanks much Bob, most appreciated. By the way, do the M8 and M9 take such batteries?</p>

[torben_daltoft]

<p>Now, I know why Leica PN is dead</p>

[notraces]

<p>Torben -- kick in a new subject --</p>

<p>Chris -- i have no idea...</p>

[torben_daltoft]

<p>Sorry, no<br>

It's below my standards to start a new one on " do the M8 and M9 take such batteries?"</p>

[User_4754088]

<p>I've gotten those CR1/3N batteries for my Leica M6 TTL at Radio Shack in the past. Not sure if they have Radio Shack stores in Toronto.</p>

<p>Best,<br>

-Tim</p>

[chris_greenberg]

<p>Torben, what exactly is Leica PN? And why do you take exception to my question about the M8 and M9?<br>

Chris</p>

[mukul_dube]

<p>http://www.vistek.ca should have all you need. It's best to look at cameras' manuals and jot down the type identifications of the power cells.</p>

[neilambrose]

<p>The M8/M9 take a large lithium ion battery similar to, but shaped differently from, the ones found in a DSLR. It's a bespoke battery available only from Leica. (Or Chinese imitations, if you're brave).</p>

<p>The M6/M7/MP take a small CR1/3N battery of the type found in common electronic devices, such as cameras and car remote controls. You can also use two LR44s - used together, they're the same size as a CR1/3N. Any of these can be found in drugstores, garages, electronic shops.... they're common to everywhere that sells domestic batteries.</p>

[William D. Lester]

<p>Isn't 8 Elm Street a Leica Dealer?</p>

[chris_greenberg]

<p>Thanks everyone for the info and education on Leica batteries, I sincerely appreciate it. Hope you're all well.</p>

<p>Chris</p>