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<p>Anyone live in Houston and know of the best places to get classic manual cameras? The flea markets? Or somewhere else?</p>

<p>OK, I've just placed an order for some Vinnic batteries. Got to get used to ponying for paying shots again, instead of machine-gunning away with the 1D. Will post some pics of my new beauty at the next opportunity. Thanks for everyone's input.</p>

<p>I just picked up a "new old" Canon EF "black beauty" for $40. It's in perfect condition: no light leaks, no deteriorated foam, immaculate shutter, battery works, meter works, very minimal brassing if at all, etc. It's actually my first film camera. I'm wondering if the seller got it off some estate sale where it was just sitting in a box for 38 years without ever being used. It certainly looks like it.<br> <br />My only question is: does such a thing exist as a rechargeable watch battery for the two battery slots? I bought some 303/357 1.5v watch batteries with some wrap-around wire as spaces and was able to get everything to work fine but even in the "off" position the camera chewed through these batteries in a day!<br> <br />I don't want to spend as much on batteries as I spend on film, so are there rechargeable options? <br />If there aren't, what kind of portable light meters are you all using? Initially I did pull out my digital 1d to check the metering and it wasn't always the same between the 2 cams even at the same ISO, aperture, and shutter speeds.<br />Anyhow, stoked about getting this cam. Just need to get a decent battery solution so I can continue through my first roll of 24 and see how they come out!</p>

<p>I just picked up a "new old" Canon EF "black beauty" for $40. It's in perfect condition: no light leaks, no deteriorated foam, immaculate shutter, battery works, meter works, very minimal brassing if at all, etc. It's actually my first film camera. I'm wondering if the seller got it off some estate sale where it was just sitting in a box for 38 years without ever being used. It certainly looks like it.<br> My only question is: does such a thing exist as a rechargeable watch battery for the two battery slots? I bought some 303/357 1.5v watch batteries with some wrap-around wire as spaces and was able to get everything to work fine but even in the "off" position the camera chewed through these batteries in a day!<br> I don't want to spend as much on batteries as I spend on film, so are there rechargeable options? <br> If there aren't, what kind of portable light meters are you all using? Initially I did pull out my digital 1d to check the metering and it wasn't always the same between the 2 cams even at the same ISO, aperture, and shutter speeds.<br> Anyhow, stoked about getting this cam. Just need to get a decent battery solution so I can continue through my first roll of 24 and see how they come out!</p> <p> </p>