Leica M7 - blink light and manual shutter

[Jessestr]

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Hi guys

 

I'm thinking of getting an M7 instead of the MP but I want to know if the blinking light also flashes when you don't use the lightmeter so, setting the exposures manually. I rarely use an in camera meter.

 

Thanks

 

Jesse

[enboe]

May I inquire for further clarification on what blinking light or display are you asking about? The metering diodes definitely are displayed in manual on the M7. There also is a decimal point that is illuminated if you have set exposure compensation.

 

May I suggest downloading the M7 manual and reviewing the displays section? This should be of some assistance, although clarification questions here are always welcomed.

 

Eric

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[wattsy]

The metering diodes definitely are displayed in manual on the M7. There also is a decimal point that is illuminated if you have set exposure compensation.

 

From memory, I think it also flashes if you set the ISO to a different speed than the one indicated by the DX code or (as was often the case with my M7) the DX reader misbehaves.

[pico]

If you don't use TTL, then it is irrational to get either.

Edited December 28, 2014 by pico