ZENIT AVTOMAT

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Topic author: D-KLIK

Posted on: 20110617161143

Hi,
Does anyone know what battery type to use in a Zenit Avtomat (all electronic shutter SLR with K Bayonnet mount) ?
Regards to all
D-klik

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Reply author: Vlad

Replied on: 20110617163011

Hi Jean-Pierre,

I think I had a Duracell 6V PX28L in it...

Vlad

Reply author: RCCCUK

Replied on: 20110618021832

Hi Jean-Pierre,

The Zenit Avtomat and Zenit Auto both use four PX625 button cells.

David.

Reply author: Vlad

Replied on: 20110618110754

David, correct me if I'm wrong I think 4x PX625 batteries = 1 PX28L in size and total voltage..

Vlad

Reply author: Poolhall

Replied on: 20110618110934

I've used both a px28 6v battery and 4xLR44 1.5v batteries taped together-with some washers as spacers, same techniques will work with the AM2 and APK as well

Samsung GX-10,too many Russian Lenses, A lot of Zenits, an Almaz 103 a few Yashica,and finally a Minox35GT

Reply author: AlexanderK

Replied on: 20110618113925

Hi,
4x PX625 ARE NOT EQUAL 1 PX28L. PX625 has another voltage : 1,35V (not 1.5V).
You could have problems with them. Nevertheless you can use 4xLR44, they have already 1.5V.

Regards, Alexander

Reply author: RCCCUK

Replied on: 20110619034236

I have checked the English and Russian versions of the Zenit Auto/Avtomat manuals. The English version lists 4 x PX625 or 1 x PX28. The Russian version lists 4 x ÐÖ53. I hope this helps.

David.

Reply author: cedricfan

Replied on: 20110619133256

Just back from St Petersburg [8D]

All Avtomat/AM's/APK have 6V (six) as voltage.
You can get it in many ways:
1) Using one 6V 4?R44
2) Using four 1,5V ?R44 with original adapter tube, or "home made" with washers
3) Using four 1,5V ?625 pssibly with washers, not always needed
4) Using external pack for four "AA" size 1,5V batteries.
The "?" is because that letter indicates silver or alkaline or other type.

Best regards,
Juhani

Reply author: D-KLIK

Replied on: 20110629154242

Hi, thanks everybody for your help !