Re: [OM] Battery drain

[Giles]

Whoops, you are right.  Checked it with my multimeter.  So reversing 
one cell is out.

Giles

Ken Norton wrote:

> Only problem with the reversing of a battery cell is that the batteries do
> not discharge at an identical rate.  If you reverse the battery with a
> slightly higher voltage you will actually be sending the electrons the
> wrong way through the camera.  I seriously doubt that our beloved OMs have
> a protective diode to prevent roasting.

> Ken
> 

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