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Posted by Doug Clifford on January 06, 2002 at 10:41:10:
In Reply to: HELP! PX625 ? and old camera info posted by Aurore on January 05, 2002 at 21:35:54:
: I'm somewhat new to photography, and I'm discovering new things about my Canon FTb all the time. I knew the original batteries were banned, etc, etc. I was looking into finding them from overseas mail-order companies, and in my search read something about light meters being recalibrated (I assume this would apply to built-in light meters). How do I know if my camera's meter has been recalibrated? There IS an alkaline battery (PX625a) in my camera; bad sign, right? Or maybe I should be glad that my camera might have been recalibrated? As is, the light meter test puts the needle about a fifth of the way above the meter index; does that tell me anything??
: Also, I'm looking to acquire another camera. I love my fully manual camera, and those new auto/manual models annoy me, so I want to stick to something old (1970's or so) and simple. Maybe another manufacturer, maybe not, but I really want more of a pro camera, with higher and lower speeds, etc. I guess I just want another toy, lol. Also the rewind nob on the bottom is broken, so I have no way of making double exposures (I use a pen or paper clip to push it in for rewinding). Does anyone know of any websites with lots of info and specs on various different older manual cameras? Would appreciate any and all info!!!
First, the PX625 mercury battery is still available in the United States from photobattery.com for $10, postage and handling included.
Second, while some light meters can be recalibrated to accommodate the higher 1.5 volt alkaline 625, the Canon F1 and I believe the FTb can not be recalibrated because of the meter design.
The Canon FTb is a wonderful camera and with proper care should last many more years.
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