batteries for a spot TTL prism

nightwolf75 · 13th October 2005

hi, folks!

can i ask if anyone knows where i can get 3 PX675 batteries? not familar with this battery. can it be found in those watch repair shops? according to the manual, i can try RM675 or MS76 too.

TIA!

Stoned · 13th October 2005

i just bought 4 of the energiser EPX-675 zinc air batteries from watsons at 6 bucks plus today. Apparently they are the same size and roughly the same voltage(1.4v as opposed to 1.35v) as the older mercury px675 batteries. I have yet to test them though but they were recommended in a recent thread when i asked for px675 replacements, so i guess they work.

They are also available at guardian.

nightwolf75 · 14th October 2005

thanks, stoned! much appreciated!

jamesong · 14th October 2005

Originally Posted by nightwolf75

hi, folks!

can i ask if anyone knows where i can get 3 PX675 batteries? not familar with this battery. can it be found in those watch repair shops? according to the manual, i can try RM675 or MS76 too.

TIA!

Go to Sim Lim Tower,( NOT,Sim Lim Square) basement, besides the down elevator,on the left, they have the batteries there.

nightwolf75 · 14th October 2005

thanks, folks! got my batts already. now... if i can only make my TTL spot prism on my kiev meter properly...

Tuck Loong · 16th October 2005

Do U have the manual for the spot meter? U can follow the instructions on the booklet to loosen the screws and calibrate the meter.

with a lightmeter.

Did it once and it was usable from that time onwards

nightwolf75 · 16th October 2005

Originally Posted by Tuck Loong

Do U have the manual for the spot meter? U can follow the instructions on the booklet to loosen the screws and calibrate the meter. with a lightmeter.

Did it once and it was usable from that time onwards

nah. the TTL prism came packaged with my kiev 88CM from ebay. i got the instructions from kievholics. but, dun have a light meter handy. i used my DSLR to meter and compare. seems to be 1-stop(?) diff. eg my DSLR meters at 1/30, f2.8 ISO400 while the TTL prism shows 1/60, f2.8 ISO400.

Tuck Loong · 17th October 2005

I see. Have u done actual shoots using Slides yet?

There are 2 or 3 screws on the dial. You have to loosen it....adjust the dial to the desired value and rescrewed it back and you have calibrated your Kiev TTL spotmeter

Cheers

13th October 2005	#1
nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,585	batteries for a spot TTL prism hi, folks! can i ask if anyone knows where i can get 3 PX675 batteries? not familar with this battery. can it be found in those watch repair shops? according to the manual, i can try RM675 or MS76 too. TIA! __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

13th October 2005	#2
Stoned Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Changi Posts: 4,376	Re: batteries for a spot TTL prism i just bought 4 of the energiser EPX-675 zinc air batteries from watsons at 6 bucks plus today. Apparently they are the same size and roughly the same voltage(1.4v as opposed to 1.35v) as the older mercury px675 batteries. I have yet to test them though but they were recommended in a recent thread when i asked for px675 replacements, so i guess they work. They are also available at guardian. __________________ My Personal Folio (of random events and things)

14th October 2005	#3
nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,585	Re: batteries for a spot TTL prism thanks, stoned! much appreciated! __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

14th October 2005	#5
nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,585	Re: batteries for a spot TTL prism thanks, folks! got my batts already. now... if i can only make my TTL spot prism on my kiev meter properly... __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

16th October 2005	#6
Tuck Loong Deregistered Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 254	Re: batteries for a spot TTL prism Do U have the manual for the spot meter? U can follow the instructions on the booklet to loosen the screws and calibrate the meter. with a lightmeter. Did it once and it was usable from that time onwards

17th October 2005	#8
Tuck Loong Deregistered Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 254	Re: batteries for a spot TTL prism I see. Have u done actual shoots using Slides yet? There are 2 or 3 screws on the dial. You have to loosen it....adjust the dial to the desired value and rescrewed it back and you have calibrated your Kiev TTL spotmeter Cheers