In a message dated 9/24/2006 7:20:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, jls@xxxxxxxxxx writes: But, getting back to the original question, is the Rollei 35's battery being drained as long as light is going through the meter port? So, if carrying one around all day, it has to keep going back in the black carrying case? Jeffery Smith New Orleans, LA http://www.400tx.com http://400tx.blogspot.com/ Yes, it's a constant drain. I keep my 35S in the case when not out and about shooting pix. The Sonnar is probably my sharpest lens. Harry Fleenor fixed the advance and calibrated the meter for modern cells but darned if he didn't charge me for his expert services. Lance .