M7 no trigger in Auto mode and no shutter speed in the viewfinder

[fredbeard]

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Hello,

 

I just bought an M7 and I cannot trigger in aperture priority mode. No problem with other shutter speed. I tried with different light and.. nothing.

Also I don't see the shutter speed in the viewfinder. When I set in On, I see my ASA (400) during 2 sec and after there is nothing.

I changed the batteries but it didn't change anything.

As anyone had the same problem ?

 

Thanks for you answer :-)

 

 

[Keith (M)]

When you select a shutter speed, do you see a red triangle in the VF when you half-press the shutter button?

[fredbeard]

Hello Keith,

Yes when I select a shutter speed I see my exposure. And I see it too when I select Auto but in Auto it's not possible to take a picture. 

[Keith (M)]

Hmm, it almost sounds as if some form of interlock is not being withdrawn - but I do not know enough about the M7's internals to go beyond such a guess!  

New or used? Probably best to arrange its return for service/rectification (unless the forum gurus can come up with a solution!).

[fredbeard]

Used bought on ebay.

I think I'll try to send it back for refund :-(

[wattsy]

Used bought on ebay.

I think I'll try to send it back for refund :-(

 

 

That may be the best course of action. It's worth noting that if you do send the camera back to Wetzlar, they will insist on giving the camera a full service at a cost of nearly £800 as part of any attempt to repair the camera.