What batteries for Pentax MX winder

irminsul · 05-22-2007, 03:38 PM

I just got that Pentax MX from ebay, and I'm getting a winder for it. The user's manual for the winder manual, however, describes the batteries as four 6V manganese (?) or alkaline "penlight type batteries." This I take to mean what are now called AA alkaline batteries. Is this correct? Or is the manual talking about a difficult to find set of batteries for the winder???

MShawn63 · 05-22-2007, 06:01 PM

When I put my MX winder away last year I took out 4 AA Alkaline batteries. Mine is getting repaired right now but I'll be able to confirm that when I get it back.

Shawn

irminsul · 05-22-2007, 07:01 PM

Thanks, Shawn. I'm pretty sure it's got to be four AA alkalines, but better to be safe than end up with a frizzy-fried winder.

Ole · 05-22-2007, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by irminsul

I just got that Pentax MX from ebay, and I'm getting a winder for it. The user's manual for the winder manual, however, describes the batteries as four 6V manganese (?) or alkaline "penlight type batteries." This I take to mean what are now called AA alkaline batteries. Is this correct? Or is the manual talking about a difficult to find set of batteries for the winder???

Yes, that's ordinary AA batteries.

volosong · 05-22-2007, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by Ole

Yes, that's ordinary AA batteries.

Right! Just regular ol' AA batteries work just fine. Four of 'em.

Didn't something else in recent years from Pentax use four AA batteries?

irminsul · 05-23-2007, 06:00 AM

Thank you all. That's one less thing to worry about. Another is that I'm receiving the shipment from Canada "express." The tracking information reads that the item was posted in Missassauga (sp?), Ontario on 5/17 and was just received at Lindsey, Ontario on 5/22!! And I'm in South Florida USA!! It seems I have a long wait ahead. Glad they sent it "express," though.

gratefulbruce · 05-23-2007, 10:26 AM

Wow only four AA batteries! I just got a motor drive A system, and it takes 8AA batteries. My compact fairly lightweight super program camera went into the heavyweight realm quickly. Have fun with your new winder.

05-22-2007, 03:38 PM	#1
irminsul Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 33	What batteries for Pentax MX winder I just got that Pentax MX from ebay, and I'm getting a winder for it. The user's manual for the winder manual, however, describes the batteries as four 6V manganese (?) or alkaline "penlight type batteries." This I take to mean what are now called AA alkaline batteries. Is this correct? Or is the manual talking about a difficult to find set of batteries for the winder???

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05-22-2007, 06:01 PM	#2
MShawn63 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 225	When I put my MX winder away last year I took out 4 AA Alkaline batteries. Mine is getting repaired right now but I'll be able to confirm that when I get it back. Shawn

05-22-2007, 07:01 PM	#3
irminsul Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 33 Original Poster	Thanks, Shawn. I'm pretty sure it's got to be four AA alkalines, but better to be safe than end up with a frizzy-fried winder.

05-22-2007, 07:13 PM	#4
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Originally posted by irminsul I just got that Pentax MX from ebay, and I'm getting a winder for it. The user's manual for the winder manual, however, describes the batteries as four 6V manganese (?) or alkaline "penlight type batteries." This I take to mean what are now called AA alkaline batteries. Is this correct? Or is the manual talking about a difficult to find set of batteries for the winder??? Yes, that's ordinary AA batteries.

05-22-2007, 09:05 PM	#5
volosong Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Originally posted by Ole Yes, that's ordinary AA batteries. Right! Just regular ol' AA batteries work just fine. Four of 'em. Didn't something else in recent years from Pentax use four AA batteries?

05-23-2007, 06:00 AM	#6
irminsul Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 33 Original Poster	Thank you all. That's one less thing to worry about. Another is that I'm receiving the shipment from Canada "express." The tracking information reads that the item was posted in Missassauga (sp?), Ontario on 5/17 and was just received at Lindsey, Ontario on 5/22!! And I'm in South Florida USA!! It seems I have a long wait ahead. Glad they sent it "express," though.

05-23-2007, 10:26 AM	#7
gratefulbruce Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Posts: 78	Wow only four AA batteries! I just got a motor drive A system, and it takes 8AA batteries. My compact fairly lightweight super program camera went into the heavyweight realm quickly. Have fun with your new winder.