What is the difference between an M.6V Power Pack 1 and 2?
M-Macrophoto group questions: M0) What should I look for when buying a used bellows? M1) What lens should I use with my Olympus bellows and slide duplicator? P-Phototechnical and other group questions (databacks and finders): P0) What should I look for when buying a used databack (esp. the Recordata Back 4)? P1) Which focusing screen should I use? P2) What are the capabilities of a Recordata Back {1, 2, 3, 4}? Introductory: I0) Who maintains this FAQ?: R. Lee Hawkins (addresses at the end) and Michael Covington. We also get lots of help and input from other Olympus users on the net. See the end of this document for a (mostly) complete listing. Note that RLH is solely responsible for the distribution of the FAQ. Please don’t bother Michael with FAQ requests. I1) Camera model name conventions: In this FAQ, I will use the following conventions when listing model names: Single models will be listed by the OM model number, as in OM-1N. Multiple models of the same camera, where the given inf
The M.6V Power Pack 1 holds 4 AA batteries (good when low weight is a consideration), while the M.6V Power Pack 2 holds 4 D batteries (good when battery life is important). If C batteries are your thing, you can apparently use the Sony brand 4 C cell battery holder, which has the same connector as the M.6V Power Packs. Thanks to “Bruce Appelbaum”
