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**stemked** · 12-20-2020, 12:24 PM

I just picked up a Spotmatic F to replace one that I owned years ago, but I understand the batteries are now hard to find. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

**MossyRocks** · 12-20-2020, 12:49 PM

I've been using 625 batteries in my Spotmatic F for like the last 22 years. They fit, they work, and are easy to find.

womble · 12-20-2020, 12:52 PM

There are lots of postings / threads on this. I use an adaptor from the Small Battery Co which replaces the battery cover and allows me to use common hearing aid batteries. There are lots of other solutions!

stevebrot · 12-20-2020, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by stemked

I just picked up a Spotmatic F to replace one that I owned years ago, but I understand the batteries are now hard to find. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

If you want to use silver oxide cells, your options are virtually nonexistent. The alkaline equivalents (A625PX or similar) are readily available, though finding actual name brand might be a problem. I have several fake Excell in my battery box at present. Amazon is not a reliable source unless "sold by Amazon". Freestyle has Varta and B&H has Excell.

I have an MR-9 (with diode) adapter, but even the SR43 cells I use in that are becoming scarce. As for the MR-9 adapters, those are also hard to source at present, at least in the U.S.. Kanto in Japan can't ship to the U.S. and C.R.I.S is sold out.

An SR44 with an o-ring spacer might also be a solution; thickness is close to that of the 625PX.

Note: Remember that the meter in the Spotmatic F is like that in the K1000 and KM models and is turned on whenever sufficient light reaches the meter. Lens caps are a good idea as might be a case or viewfinder shade.

Steve

Last edited by stevebrot; 12-20-2020 at 04:12 PM.

**pentaxus** · 12-20-2020, 06:57 PM

Varta is a good German battery maker. Amazon has Varta V625U/Px625 batteries.

stevebrot · 12-20-2020, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by pentaxus

Varta is a good German battery maker. Amazon has Varta V625U/Px625 batteries.

Thanks for noting this. I forgot that most people don't know the brands I suggested (Varta and Excell) as being premium. If ordering from Amazon, but sure that it is the real thing. I ordered Excell and got CNB.

Steve

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12-20-2020, 12:49 PM	#2
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	I've been using 625 batteries in my Spotmatic F for like the last 22 years. They fit, they work, and are easy to find.

12-20-2020, 12:52 PM	#3
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	There are lots of postings / threads on this. I use an adaptor from the Small Battery Co which replaces the battery cover and allows me to use common hearing aid batteries. There are lots of other solutions!

12-20-2020, 01:17 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by stemked I just picked up a Spotmatic F to replace one that I owned years ago, but I understand the batteries are now hard to find. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! If you want to use silver oxide cells, your options are virtually nonexistent. The alkaline equivalents (A625PX or similar) are readily available, though finding actual name brand might be a problem. I have several fake Excell in my battery box at present. Amazon is not a reliable source unless "sold by Amazon". Freestyle has Varta and B&H has Excell. I have an MR-9 (with diode) adapter, but even the SR43 cells I use in that are becoming scarce. As for the MR-9 adapters, those are also hard to source at present, at least in the U.S.. Kanto in Japan can't ship to the U.S. and C.R.I.S is sold out. An SR44 with an o-ring spacer might also be a solution; thickness is close to that of the 625PX. Note: Remember that the meter in the Spotmatic F is like that in the K1000 and KM models and is turned on whenever sufficient light reaches the meter. Lens caps are a good idea as might be a case or viewfinder shade. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 12-20-2020 at 04:12 PM.

12-20-2020, 06:57 PM	#5
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,320	Varta is a good German battery maker. Amazon has Varta V625U/Px625 batteries.

12-20-2020, 09:28 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pentaxus Varta is a good German battery maker. Amazon has Varta V625U/Px625 batteries. Thanks for noting this. I forgot that most people don't know the brands I suggested (Varta and Excell) as being premium. If ordering from Amazon, but sure that it is the real thing. I ordered Excell and got CNB. Steve

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