Born after 17 years of design, the Leica M7 TTL .72 Rangefinder Camera is a fantastic hybrid of classic Leica values with modern electronic advantages which results in a camera that’s faster than ever yet still endowed with the ‘soul’ of a Leica.

There’s a certain feel to the mechanical operation of a Leica M’s functions that’s oddly satisfying in an emotional context, and this is the hallmark of the Leica brand. That feel has not changed, but instead been infused with aperture-priority autoexposure, an informative viewfinder, and high-speed TTL flash synchronization.

The Leica M7 is as whisper-quiet, reliable, and easily focused as any Leica M camera, but now has the speed and control that only the modern accompaniments can give. It has been the camera of choice for all the professional journalists & been the best camera for street photography. The Leica has also been the one camera that is used by all National Geographic photographers & press journalists.

The M7′s classic dimensions are identical to the M3 first introduced in 1954-a real testament to the brilliance of the design. This is a camera that’s incredibly reliable and as quiet as they come, with a broad selection of available lenses in both the new and used markets. The M7 TTL, when used with Lecia-specific Metz flashes, can sync at up to 1/1000th second with TTL flash exposure control-a real improvement over prior models.

The viewfinder, such an important part of the M experience, retains its classic brightness and framing lines but now unobtrusively adds information upon your shutter speed, the film speed, the exposure mode, and the flash readiness.

The M7 now automatically recognizes the film speed, and provides aperture-priority autoexposure. It only needs two tiny button batteries which last a long time, but also has 1/60th and 1/125th manual shutter speeds if needed.

Specifications

Type
35mm Interchangeable-lens rangefinder camera

Lens Mount
Leica M bayonet

Focus Modes
Manual only

Exposure Modes
Manual & Aperture-priority

Exposure Metering
TTL (through-the-lens) selective centerweighted

Metering Range
EV -2 to EV +20 with f/1.0 lens at ISO 100

ISO Range
6-6400 (DX coding with ISO from 25-5000)

Shutter Speed
1/1000th/second – 1 Second + Bulb

PC Terminal
Yes

Flash Mounting
Hot shoe – X-sync at up to 1/50th sec with TTL (through-the-lens) flash metering capability
Speeds of up to 1/1000th/second are available when used with an appropriate Metz flash unit with a SCA 3502 adapter.

Film Transport
Manual with lever

Viewfinder
0.72x magnification (meaning that what you see in the viewfinder appears to be 72% of lifesize). Brightline frames for 28, 35, 50, 75, 90, and 135mm lenses automatically engage with attachment of the lens. Optional viewfinders for 21 and 24mm lenses mount in the flash shoe.

Viewfinder Info
LED symbols for Flash status, Exposure mode, Film speed, Shutter speed, Lighting exceeding metering range & Classic > / 0 / < manual metering

Diopter Correction
Available optionally from -3 to +3

Self Timer
No

Remote Control
Possible with optional standard mechanical cable release.

Multiple Exposure
No

Power Source
Two 3V 2L76 (DL 1/3N) lithium batteries

Dimensions
5.4 x 3.1 x 1.5″ (138.0 x 79.5 x 38mm) WxHxD

Weight
1.23 lbs (610g)

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