Timeline for What battery do I need for a Canon EOS 500?
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| Mar 13, 2019 at 6:49 | comment | added | Chris H | @rackandboneman they weren't cheap (I think they've got cheaper and not just in real terms) but I found them to last many rolls of film while costing a similar amount or a bit less. This was in a 35mm compact so it also powered the only available flash. I'd expect an SLR to last longer as you'd be less likely to use an external flash. | |
| Mar 12, 2019 at 23:00 | comment | added | rackandboneman | "Ages"? No, non-rechargeable lithiums in 1990s style film SLRs were often a significant cost factor... | |
| Jun 10, 2016 at 20:38 | comment | added | Chris H | @MichaelClark the compact I had used a motor winder too. Probably a less powerful one though. | |
| Jun 10, 2016 at 20:11 | comment | added | Michael C | @ChrisH Considering that the EOS film cameras all had built in film winders/rewinders one goes through the batteries much faster than a 35mm camera with manual film advance/rewind. | |
| Jun 9, 2016 at 18:58 | history | edited | Chris H | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Jun 9, 2016 at 18:58 | comment | added | Chris H | @Matthew the OP may never get through a dozen, but it is worth nothing as you say (I knew this for coin cells but the last time I bought a CR123 was for a wireless serial mouse and Amazon was an upstart). In editing in the cost online I found a typo so double thanks. | |
| Jun 9, 2016 at 17:38 | comment | added | Matthew Whited | Just as a note they are typically much cheaper on line. I just picked up a box of 12 CR123 batteries on amazon for less than 2 at the grocery. | |
| Jun 9, 2016 at 17:34 | comment | added | user2925795 | Thanks, I thought I'd better ask before than damage it the gift I received. thx | |
| Jun 9, 2016 at 17:32 | vote | accept | user2925795 | ||
| Jun 9, 2016 at 17:26 | history | answered | Chris H | CC BY-SA 3.0 |