James--

I've used the S27PX (or equiv.) in my C, with no noticeable
differences in exposure. I've also used the "four-battery" pack,
also without any noticeable difference. Of course, there may be
others who are more critical of exposure than I!

Bob Parks





--- In minox8x11photography@yahoogroups.com, "JamesTurner"
<james.turner4@n...> wrote:
>
> I`ve only had a B for a couple of weeks (though I owned one many
> years ago) and already considering "pairing it up" with a (used)
LX
> early in 2004.
> Fully aware that the battery originally intended
> for both the C & LX ( the Mallory PX27 & equivalents) is no more,
I`m
> a bit confused as there seems to be an alternative to the
replacement
> Power Pack that holds four 386 cells).
> The Small Battery Company here in the UK sells the Silver Oxide
S27PX
> with the following comment:
>
> "The S27PX is a mercury-free replacement for the once popular
> Mercuric Oxide PX27 (or V27PX) battery cell that was commonly used
in
> several Minox and Rollei cameras. Mercury cells are now banned
> because of toxicity and environmental fears.
> The S27PX cells are silver oxide and produce 6.0 Volts, which is
> higher than the 5.6V produced by the original mercury cell. Most
> devices accommodate the small increase in voltage and function
> perfectly".
>
> User comments from group memebers consequently appreciated !