Safe to use 3.6V CR2 Batteries for MZ-M?

butangmucat · 03-08-2018, 02:32 PM

Hello,

This just come to me, but can I use the 3.6V rechargable CR2 batteries in a MZ-M? I know that at least in Minoltas, this will kill the camera, but I am not sure about the MZ-M.

Sincerely

stevebrot · 03-08-2018, 02:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by butangmucat

Hello,

This just come to me, but can I use the 3.6V rechargable CR2 batteries in a MZ-M? I know that at least in Minoltas, this will kill the camera, but I am not sure about the MZ-M.

Sincerely

The batteries are loaded in ~~parallel~~ series, so the difference is 6.0V vs. 7.2V. I wouldn't do it.

FWIW, CR2 batteries (even rechargeable) are 3V on this side of the Pacific.

Steve

**twilhelm** · 03-08-2018, 03:15 PM - **1 Like**

My MZ-7 battery grip takes 4 AA batteries which is also 6V. The CR2 batteries I have are 3V each. I would say if you went up to 7.2 V you’ll likely kill the camera.

**UncleVanya** · 03-08-2018, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The batteries are loaded in parallel, so the difference is 6.0V vs. 7.2V. I wouldn't do it.

FWIW, CR2 batteries (even rechargeable) are 3V on this side of the Pacific.

Steve

I think you mean in series? Parallel batteries do not combine voltage they simply increase current capacity.

stevebrot · 03-08-2018, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I think you mean in series? Parallel batteries do not combine voltage they simply increase current capacity.

Yes

Steve

03-08-2018, 02:32 PM	#1
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709	Safe to use 3.6V CR2 Batteries for MZ-M? Hello, This just come to me, but can I use the 3.6V rechargable CR2 batteries in a MZ-M? I know that at least in Minoltas, this will kill the camera, but I am not sure about the MZ-M. Sincerely

03-08-2018, 02:46 PM - 1 Like	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by butangmucat Hello, This just come to me, but can I use the 3.6V rechargable CR2 batteries in a MZ-M? I know that at least in Minoltas, this will kill the camera, but I am not sure about the MZ-M. Sincerely The batteries are loaded in ~~parallel~~ series, so the difference is 6.0V vs. 7.2V. I wouldn't do it. FWIW, CR2 batteries (even rechargeable) are 3V on this side of the Pacific. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 03-08-2018 at 07:24 PM.

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twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	My MZ-7 battery grip takes 4 AA batteries which is also 6V. The CR2 batteries I have are 3V each. I would say if you went up to 7.2 V you’ll likely kill the camera.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by stevebrot The batteries are loaded in parallel, so the difference is 6.0V vs. 7.2V. I wouldn't do it. FWIW, CR2 batteries (even rechargeable) are 3V on this side of the Pacific. Steve I think you mean in series? Parallel batteries do not combine voltage they simply increase current capacity.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by UncleVanya I think you mean in series? Parallel batteries do not combine voltage they simply increase current capacity. Yes Steve