Xpan battery life ?

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veraikon

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I purchased a used xpan about two month ago and shot 7 films (135-36) with it since. Now the battery indicator signs me that the battery power is low (not flashing).
[FONT=&quot]My simple question how long is the normal average battery life at your xpan ?[/FONT]
 
I have not used it in a while but I sometimes do projects with the Xpan and battery life is pretty good. I'd day at least 30 rolls, probably more.
 
Take the battery out of the camera after you use it. While it might not drain the battery, you certainly risk leakage and corrosion.
 
Was this a new battery that you put into the camera? Or the battery that came with the camera?

Either way, buy a new battery and see how long it lasts. Maybe the other battery was partly exhausted, even if it was new.
 
I found a mint XPan II that killed a new set of batteries in two rolls. Two friends (who shoot fairly regularly) told me that they change batteries once per year or so. I figured there was something wrong with the XPan's electronics (and that I'd be spending more on batteries than film), so returned the camera. I still miss it.
 
Thanx to all
ZeissFan said:
Was this a new battery that you put into the camera? Or the battery that came with the camera?
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It was a "new" one but a "no-name". My photodealer had only this no-name and I don´t know how reliable this no name brand is. I´ll order some branded CR-2s .
My astonishment was as great because the xpan is the only non-mechanic camera I own. From my mechanical cameras I am accustomed that batteries are lasting more than one year :)
 
veraikon said:
Thanx to all

It was a "new" one but a "no-name". My photodealer had only this no-name and I don´t know how reliable this no name brand is. I´ll order some branded CR-2s .
My astonishment was as great because the xpan is the only non-mechanic camera I own. From my mechanical cameras I am accustomed that batteries are lasting more than one year :)
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But remember that the xPan uses battery power for film transport and shutter, not just the meter. I use only brand name batteries, always carry extras and yes, the last "a long time". I hope the new batteries last longer for you.
 
I find that if I leave my camera "on" without film in it, the battery goes fast. Also, if you leave it "on" in your bag, you risk something depressing the shutter button, which will drain your battery fast too.

That said, I leave mine on almost all the time, and batteries last a while.
 
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