what battery do I need and where can I get it?

[katie_russell1]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2984932618

 

Here is a link to the flash I won for my Minox C.

Can anyone tell me what battery I will need and where to find it?

Thank you. *Katie

[MTC Photography]

Katie, Minox C originally used 5.6v PX27 mercury battery, which was discontinued.<p>

There are two methods<p><ul>

<li>Buy SPX27 silver oxide battery from http://www.swssec.com<p>

 

<li>Buy PX27 adapter from http://www.minoxlab.com <p>

 

</ul>

[MTC Photography]

If you buy the adapter,it comes with four 1.5 v 386 silver oxide button cells, stacked up inside the tube shape adapter.to make 6v<p>

The adapter can be reused.

One set of four 386 can last a long time. Hence there is no

need to buy a second set as "backup". Fresh 386 cell is better.

[micah_henry]

Katie,

 

Well, Martin is correct about the battery, but that's for your C, not fo rthe flash you bought.

 

The Minox B-C AG1 flash you bought ("B-C" stands for battery-condensor, a.k.a. capacitor, which extends battery life) uses an Eveready #504 battery (NEDA #220). It is red cased, 15 volts. You can find them at many places. Radio Shack can either sell you one off the shelf, or ship one to your door (if you shop online). It costs about $7.00 US.

 

--Micah in NC

[katie_russell1]

Thank you Martin and Micah.

[MTC Photography]

http://www.photobattery.com/Minox.html