need battery for k1000

tootal2 · 03-25-2007, 07:42 PM

Where can i get a battery for a k1000? I think it uses a 357 button battery. I could not find it on bhphoto.com What batteries can it use?

thanks

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pentaxuser · 03-25-2007, 07:53 PM

These are pretty common batteries and may be found in your local drugstore or department store. Look for LR44, A76, AG13 designations (in addition to 357) for the alkaline version.

MRRiley · 04-11-2007, 05:47 AM

Try Radio Shack too...

gratefulbruce · 04-11-2007, 06:18 AM

I recently bought one in a supermarket ... I was looking for A76, but found a 76A, and it is working fine also. LR44 is also a good option, I just bought two of these for my Super Program.

tootal2 · 04-11-2007, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by gratefulbruce

I recently bought one in a supermarket ... I was looking for A76, but found a 76A, and it is working fine also. LR44 is also a good option, I just bought two of these for my Super Program.

I bought 2 from batteries.com. The light meter still works on the k1000

I havent used it in about 12 years.

Trawlerman · 04-12-2007, 03:54 AM

As other have said, you need a single LR44 button cell. You can get them from eBay for small change.

What you need to remember with the K1000 also is that there is no switch with which to turn the light meter off. instead, always keep the lens cap on when not in use as it will just continue to meter the inside of your ERC or bag until it goes flat.

A battery should last you a good number of years as long as you remember to replace the cap after use.

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tootal2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: saint louis mo Posts: 70	need battery for k1000 Where can i get a battery for a k1000? I think it uses a 357 button battery. I could not find it on bhphoto.com What batteries can it use? thanks SmugMug - jeffrey makela (tootal2)'s photo galleries

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03-25-2007, 07:53 PM	#2
pentaxuser Guest	These are pretty common batteries and may be found in your local drugstore or department store. Look for LR44, A76, AG13 designations (in addition to 357) for the alkaline version.

04-11-2007, 05:47 AM	#3
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Try Radio Shack too...

04-11-2007, 06:18 AM	#4
gratefulbruce Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Posts: 78	I recently bought one in a supermarket ... I was looking for A76, but found a 76A, and it is working fine also. LR44 is also a good option, I just bought two of these for my Super Program.

04-11-2007, 08:41 AM	#5
tootal2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: saint louis mo Posts: 70 Original Poster	Originally posted by gratefulbruce I recently bought one in a supermarket ... I was looking for A76, but found a 76A, and it is working fine also. LR44 is also a good option, I just bought two of these for my Super Program. I bought 2 from batteries.com. The light meter still works on the k1000 I havent used it in about 12 years.

04-12-2007, 03:54 AM	#6
Trawlerman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hull, Yorkshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210	As other have said, you need a single LR44 button cell. You can get them from eBay for small change. What you need to remember with the K1000 also is that there is no switch with which to turn the light meter off. instead, always keep the lens cap on when not in use as it will just continue to meter the inside of your ERC or bag until it goes flat. A battery should last you a good number of years as long as you remember to replace the cap after use.