Pentax Program Plus batteries

US.S.R · 11-16-2017, 03:34 PM

Sorry, I didn't know where to ask this, but I am looking for some "button" batteries for my Pentax Program Plus, I am having trouble finding some. I heard they need 1.5V silver oxide batteries, but every result I get actually turns out to be 1.55v batteries.

Does anyone else own this camera and knows where to get these batteries? Any help is much appreciated. I am really desperate.

Wheatfield · 11-16-2017, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by US.S.R

Sorry, I didn't know where to ask this, but I am looking for some "button" batteries for my Pentax Program Plus, I am having trouble finding some. I heard they need 1.5V silver oxide batteries, but every result I get actually turns out to be 1.55v batteries.

Does anyone else own this camera and knows where to get these batteries? Any help is much appreciated. I am really desperate.

The Program Plus requires S76 or equivalent. You can use A76 (Alkaline), or 357 batteries as well. The only thing you will find is that the batteries don't last as long. As for where to get them, since I have no idea where you are, about all I can suggest, if you don't have some sort of battery specialist store in your area, is to go on Amazon, or hit up the mail order camera houses.

US.S.R · 11-16-2017, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

The Program Plus requires S76 or equivalent. You can use A76 (Alkaline), or 357 batteries as well. The only thing you will find is that the batteries don't last as long. As for where to get them, since I have no idea where you are, about all I can suggest, if you don't have some sort of battery specialist store in your area, is to go on Amazon, or hit up the mail order camera houses.

Thanks, man

---------- Post added 11-16-17 at 05:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by Wheatfield

The Program Plus requires S76 or equivalent. You can use A76 (Alkaline), or 357 batteries as well. The only thing you will find is that the batteries don't last as long. As for where to get them, since I have no idea where you are, about all I can suggest, if you don't have some sort of battery specialist store in your area, is to go on Amazon, or hit up the mail order camera houses.

I am confused as hell though, the original (dead) batteries inserted were 386 batteries

Wheatfield · 11-16-2017, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by US.S.R

Thanks, man

---------- Post added 11-16-17 at 05:49 PM ----------

I am confused as hell though, the original (dead) batteries inserted were 386 batteries

Maybe that's why it got sold.

Qman · 11-16-2017, 10:19 PM

Other owners are using the 357 or equivalent. The 386 are the same voltage but have less capacity so they won't last as long. The 386 are the same diameter but shorter than the 357. Looks like both will work, but 357 is the better choice.

11-16-2017, 03:34 PM	#1
US.S.R New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 2	Pentax Program Plus batteries Sorry, I didn't know where to ask this, but I am looking for some "button" batteries for my Pentax Program Plus, I am having trouble finding some. I heard they need 1.5V silver oxide batteries, but every result I get actually turns out to be 1.55v batteries. Does anyone else own this camera and knows where to get these batteries? Any help is much appreciated. I am really desperate.

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11-16-2017, 04:40 PM	#2
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by US.S.R Sorry, I didn't know where to ask this, but I am looking for some "button" batteries for my Pentax Program Plus, I am having trouble finding some. I heard they need 1.5V silver oxide batteries, but every result I get actually turns out to be 1.55v batteries. Does anyone else own this camera and knows where to get these batteries? Any help is much appreciated. I am really desperate. The Program Plus requires S76 or equivalent. You can use A76 (Alkaline), or 357 batteries as well. The only thing you will find is that the batteries don't last as long. As for where to get them, since I have no idea where you are, about all I can suggest, if you don't have some sort of battery specialist store in your area, is to go on Amazon, or hit up the mail order camera houses.

11-16-2017, 05:32 PM	#3
US.S.R New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield The Program Plus requires S76 or equivalent. You can use A76 (Alkaline), or 357 batteries as well. The only thing you will find is that the batteries don't last as long. As for where to get them, since I have no idea where you are, about all I can suggest, if you don't have some sort of battery specialist store in your area, is to go on Amazon, or hit up the mail order camera houses. Thanks, man ---------- Post added 11-16-17 at 05:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by Wheatfield The Program Plus requires S76 or equivalent. You can use A76 (Alkaline), or 357 batteries as well. The only thing you will find is that the batteries don't last as long. As for where to get them, since I have no idea where you are, about all I can suggest, if you don't have some sort of battery specialist store in your area, is to go on Amazon, or hit up the mail order camera houses. I am confused as hell though, the original (dead) batteries inserted were 386 batteries

11-16-2017, 08:04 PM	#4
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by US.S.R Thanks, man ---------- Post added 11-16-17 at 05:49 PM ---------- I am confused as hell though, the original (dead) batteries inserted were 386 batteries Maybe that's why it got sold.

11-16-2017, 10:19 PM	#5
Qman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 232	Other owners are using the 357 or equivalent. The 386 are the same voltage but have less capacity so they won't last as long. The 386 are the same diameter but shorter than the 357. Looks like both will work, but 357 is the better choice.