A customer writes, " I need the light meter battery and the zoom control batteries for my Bolex P3. Can you help?
Yes. We have the P3 cap $12.00 postpaid, USA. It also fits the P1 and P2.
The light meter battery: Mallory HG450r, RM450, etc, are no longer manufactured as they contained mercury.
We sell a replacement light meter kit consisting of a custom machined spacer, battery of the same voltage as original, and installation instructions.
There is also an additional instruction sheet showing how to check and adjust a "sagging" battery well contact spring.
Installation is a drop in fit. No modifications or adjustments. Leave it in the camera. Lasts 1-2 years. Replacement batteries are available everywhere.
More information here:
BOLEX P1-2-3 REPLACEMENT BATTERY KIT
Yes. We have the P3 cap $12.00 postpaid, USA. It also fits the P1 and P2.
The light meter battery: Mallory HG450r, RM450, etc, are no longer manufactured as they contained mercury.
We sell a replacement light meter kit consisting of a custom machined spacer, battery of the same voltage as original, and installation instructions.
There is also an additional instruction sheet showing how to check and adjust a "sagging" battery well contact spring.
Installation is a drop in fit. No modifications or adjustments. Leave it in the camera. Lasts 1-2 years. Replacement batteries are available everywhere.
More information here:
BOLEX P1-2-3 REPLACEMENT BATTERY KIT
The battery kit is at bottom of page.
To order please contact me and I'll send payment instructions.
ZOOM BATTERIES
The Mallory ZM-1 or RM-1 batteries are no longer made or available but there is a replacement battery: PX01 - 1.5 Volt. Alkaline construction, same as, LR50, V1ALK, etc. These are available from Amazon:
Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable. Also sold in other places. Here is a link to search Google for more locations including those outside the USA:
PX01 batteries were used in several models of the Bolex 8mm reflex cameras. The don't last long if you use them in the P3's zoom.
I would consider the battery cost plus shipping and buy at least several sets.
