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...or 1/50th could also be the third mechanical shutter speed.  I would be comfortable having a mechanical shutter speed that will sync with flash.  With only 1/60th and 1/125th as backup shutter speeds, I'm dependant on fast film or glass to be able to make of the mechanical speeds.  Having a third shutter speed that syncs with flash is good to have as a backup.

 

Then again, I'm sure you need batteries to trigger the flash, so bulb will be just fine as a third mechanical shutter speed. 

[Paul Verrips]

Hey Everyone,

 

Happy New Year!

 

I am joining the M7 ranks here! Just picked up a used a la carte .72 with black paint, mp film advance, added logo, and leather covering. 

For me, this is the ultimate M7 version. Really beautiful looks!! Maybe i would choose without logo.

Edited April 9, 2017 by Paul Verrips

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...or 1/50th could also be the third mechanical shutter speed. I would be comfortable having a mechanical shutter speed that will sync with flash. With only 1/60th and 1/125th as backup shutter speeds, I'm dependant on fast film or glass to be able to make of the mechanical speeds. Having a third shutter speed that syncs with flash is good to have as a backup.

 

Then again, I'm sure you need batteries to trigger the flash, so bulb will be just fine as a third mechanical shutter speed.

What's the problem with using 1/60 with flash, except shaving off a minimal amount of the frame?

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What's the problem with using 1/60 with flash, except shaving off a minimal amount of the frame?

No problem. The flash will fire at 1/50 but not at 1/60.

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The flash will fire at 1/50 but not at 1/60.

 

 

Exactly.  The M7 and M6 TTL will fire the flash electronically and not mechanically, so for speeds above 1/50th the flash won't fire.  The camera is programmed not to do so, which when you think about it is a sensible decision.

 

It would therefor be useful if 1/50th (or slower) on the M7 was purely mechanical, so in the unfortunate circumstance that you've ran out of batteries for the M7 camera, you can always continue making photos with a flash on on the camera.  Pictures with flash is better than no pictures at all, me thinks.

Edited April 10, 2017 by Guest

[Matlock]

Exactly.  The M7 and M6 TTL will fire the flash electronically and not mechanically, so for speeds above 1/50th the flash won't fire.  The camera is programmed not to do so, which when you think about it is a sensible decision.

 

It would therefor be useful if 1/50th (or slower) on the M7 was purely mechanical, so in the unfortunate circumstance that you've ran out of batteries for the M7 camera, you can always continue making photos with a flash on on the camera.  Pictures with flash is better than no pictures at all, me thinks.

 

It always makes me smile when people talk about "battery failure". I have never experienced it but I always carry a spare set. The whole argument is rather illogical when you think that most modern cameras are completely dead without a battery, that doesn't stop people buying and using them. Spend nearly six thousand pounds on a Leica M10 and if the battery is flat you have a rather lovely ornament. It's just a non argument but as usual YMMV. The M7 is my "go to" Leica and I never worry about battery power.

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No problem. The flash will fire at 1/50 but not at 1/60.

Really? Wow, that's a shame.

And I own two M7s... never use flash.

That's a failure.

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It always makes me smile when people talk about "battery failure". I have never experienced it but I always carry a spare set. The whole argument is rather illogical when you think that most modern cameras are completely dead without a battery, that doesn't stop people buying and using them. Spend nearly six thousand pounds on a Leica M10 and if the battery is flat you have a rather lovely ornament. It's just a non argument but as usual YMMV. The M7 is my "go to" Leica and I never worry about battery power.

 

 

I agree.  Carrying spare batteries take up less space than spare film, it shouldn't be an issue.  If you're serious about your photography, spare batteries are a given.

 

However, since Leica provided two mechanical speeds for the M7, it would have been nice if they were flash-syncable speeds.  Also you could argue that batteries for digital Leica's are rechargeable whilst those for the M7 aren't and can be a bit difficult to find in shops if you're in a pinch.

 

The M7 is a cracking camera in it's own right, but a forum member asked what could be improved.  I just added my 2 cents.

 

(Food for thought: The Nikon FM3a is a manual film SLR with an aperture priority feature.  It also has mechanical shutter speeds on all shutter speeds.  Flash syncs without battery, too.  All this in a body about the same size as the M7, so if Nikon can do this, why can't Leica?)

[Doc Henry]

Hi All , since one year , I have the same battery in my M7 and already some dozen film rolls.

Don't forget to shut the camera when not used.

 

For the flash (SF24) , I use sometimes for pictures (family) at night but it's rare but I have always

in stock 2 new batteries in my Billingham bag !

I agree with Peter you need more battery when you are in digital : no battery > no camera working

That's the advantage of analog camera . The M-A or M2-M3 has no battery

Best

Henry

[Doc Henry]

 

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Paul , nice portraits and beautiful ladies

Well done. Paul can you post also in I like film thread

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/page-1521?do=findComment&comment=3252037

Thanks

Best

Henry

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The M7 has this really annoying shutter lag (for lack of a better term). Can't shoot fast 2 pictures in a row without lonsig a shot.

Everythin comes back to normal if set on the mechanical speeds.

 

I often hit that wall.

[Paul Verrips]

Shutterlag? I never encountered that problem, do you use a Leica motor M ?

[Matlock]

Shutterlag? I never encountered that problem, do you use a Leica motor M ?

 

I have never experienced that, could be a faulty camera.

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It's not shutter lag. It has to do with measuring after the recocking, the camera won't shoot the second frame as it has to measure the light before being able to click the shutter.

 

This is obvious with a leicavit: you just can't shoot 2 images in a row at a fast pace, let alone 3. Try it and you will see what I am talking about.

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There's a clear lag affer the cocking of film for the shutter to be ready for the next shot. Happens on all the speeds except the mechanical ones (60 and 125)

[robert blu]

 

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Beautiful portrait Paul ! May I ask which scanner do you use to scan your film?

robert

[Paul Verrips]

Thank you Robert for your kind words.

 

I use a KIS Photo-Me Imagus IM-1500. 

This scanner is able to scan a full 36 exposure 135 film in under 5 minutes! Although normally hooked up to a big minilab you can also use it as a standalone film scanner.

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/291792218250-0-1/s-l1000.jpg

 

It is really a perfect and easy way of scanning!

Edited April 11, 2017 by Paul Verrips

[kivis]

There's a clear lag affer the cocking of film for the shutter to be ready for the next shot. Happens on all the speeds except the mechanical ones (60 and 125)

This is true but it never registered in my mind to call it shutter lag.

[Paul Verrips]

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Edited April 13, 2017 by Paul Verrips

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[Paul Verrips]

 

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