Super Graphic Batteries in '22

[RoboRepublic]

I buy the white ones, they are stacked cells

They work well in my flashbulb devices

Does a SG have a hidden capacitor?

Hi! Which ones are the 'white ones'? Is it one of these? https://tinyurl.com/4br76vdu

Thanks everyone for chiming in

[Tin Can]

Yes, I bought that exact battery 2015 from Amazon for $26, now they are $27

HOWEVER I did not use it in a SG as I did not have one then

Now I do, but that battery is long gone

so somebody needs to try it, not me this summer

Hi! Which ones are the 'white ones'? Is it one of these? https://tinyurl.com/4br76vdu

Thanks everyone for chiming in

[brucetaylor]

RoboRepublic, the “white ones” you linked to are the same ones I found on eBay. They work perfectly in my Super Graphic. Just wanted to acknowledge this.

[Tin Can]

Good to know, I need 2

later

1 for SG

1 for pocket flash bulbs

RoboRepublic, the “white ones” you linked to are the same ones I found on eBay. They work perfectly in my Super Graphic. Just wanted to acknowledge this.

[BrianShaw]

Good to know, I need 2

later

1 for SG

1 for pocket flash bulbs

Three

[j.e.simmons]

I ordered a set of these batteries as posted by the OP. I was surprised to actually receive four batteries. The batteries themselves are shrink wrapped in very tough plastic that required a sharp knife to remove. They are in metal cases, unlike the cardboard white ones. I feared they would not fit, but by applying a good bit of thumb pressure and letting the camera case scrape off some of the battery paint, I got them in. They work.

BTW - I’ve found that by leaving off the battery door when not using the camera, I get long battery life.

[BrianShaw]

Thanks for the report, John... that's encouraging news! I'm a bit surprised to hear that the "white ones" aren't in a metal case. That is not a satisfactory design, IMO. Fitting tight, as you describe, is how I seem to recall the original batteries fitting... so no problem there. BTW... I, too, always removed the battery doors (and the batteries) when not in use. The only part of that situation that worried me a bit was the thought of losing the door when in storage. Glad to hear that you have been successful. I might have to buy some and pull my Super Graphic out of retirement.

[j.e.simmons]

I’ve got a friend who’s really good with a 3D printer. I’m going to talk to him about making doors. I’m concerned about finding spring contact material. I can’t seem to locate any brass, which is what I assume the original is.

[BrianShaw]

I’ve got a friend who’s really good with a 3D printer. I’m going to talk to him about making doors. I’m concerned about finding spring contact material. I can’t seem to locate any brass, which is what I assume the original is.

I'd have to look at mine to see if it looks like brass or not; I don't think I ever thought about it. But I did think about making a spare door. What about a spring steel, like this?

https://www.mcmaster.com/spring-tempered-steel-strips/

[j.e.simmons]

That steel is my backup idea. I’m thinking we have good epoxies now to glue it on, rather than the press fit of the original.