bill k Posted October 25, 2007 Share #21 Posted October 25, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've used an M2 for many,many years.Bought an M7 a couple of years ago and couldn't be happier.....just came back from a family vacation (including 7 children 8mos.to 8years) Took the M7 and 35mm Leitz. 7 rolls of great memories.Sure was a lot easier then a bag full of gear.Second best thing Leica ever did.......regards,Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rolo Posted October 28, 2007 Share #22 Posted October 28, 2007 I just got one!I am still numb after my wife gave me one for my ##th Birthday! Young buck heh? Only two ## in your age. Most here have ###. Welcome. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted November 3, 2007 Share #23 Posted November 3, 2007 I love mine too. I have 0.72x and 0.85x versions and they are both excellent and practical cameras. A pic of my 0.72x below: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/35534-love-the-m7/?do=findComment&comment=392624'>More sharing options...
Tom Johnston Posted November 3, 2007 Share #24 Posted November 3, 2007 that chrome .72 looks very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guywalder Posted November 3, 2007 Share #25 Posted November 3, 2007 love it, except for the play in the back under my thumb Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/35534-love-the-m7/?do=findComment&comment=392676'>More sharing options...
thondup Posted November 6, 2007 Share #26 Posted November 6, 2007 One of the easiest leica's to use Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjv Posted November 6, 2007 Share #27 Posted November 6, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Love mine also. When I first picked up my M8 I was shocked at how solid the M7 felt in comparison. Then I pressed the shutter and nearly dropped the thing. After the M7 the M8's shutter and advance sounded positively thunderous. I like both cameras but have neve felt more at ease when shooting than when holding my M7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted November 9, 2007 Share #28 Posted November 9, 2007 love her 'cause..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinb Posted November 9, 2007 Share #29 Posted November 9, 2007 I love my a-la-carte M7 so much that I am going to get a few more... of course, I need them to do my work. These threads are fun. Riccis Riccis, I've seen a thread on rangefinder forum where you showed some of your wedding pics from the M8. Great work by the way! Have you moved to film? Cheers, Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry Posted November 10, 2007 Share #30 Posted November 10, 2007 I love my M8, but when I want to remember what a "real" Leica" feels and sounds like, I get out my M7. (This is my 700th post, so I thought this would be an appropriate thread for it.) Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted November 10, 2007 Share #31 Posted November 10, 2007 I know I feel sorry for all those newbies to Leica who only have the M8 to go by. Everything about the M7 is so much more solid and smoother. I shoot mine mostly with the motor and the balance is really nice. I think the M8 would be nicer if balanced like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted November 10, 2007 Share #32 Posted November 10, 2007 Just returned from shooting the M7 in NYC today. I have to say it is the most gratifying camera to shoot of any in my experience, all other's being digital, including the M8 and several f-mount DSLR's. Some of this is due to the different head when shooting film, but much is due to the wonderful responsiveness, quiet shutter, and just "feel" of the camera. I suspect the MP, M6 and other's would appeal just the same. best...Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted November 11, 2007 Share #33 Posted November 11, 2007 Just returned from shooting the M7 in NYC today. I have to say it is the most gratifying camera to shoot of any in my experience, all other's being digital, including the M8 and several f-mount DSLR's. Some of this is due to the different head when shooting film, but much is due to the wonderful responsiveness, quiet shutter, and just "feel" of the camera. I suspect the MP, M6 and other's would appeal just the same. best...Peter The MP requires more time to work with. You are more likely to catch the spontaneous shot with the M7 and its automation--allows you to catch that instantaneous moment. Otherwise the MP is just as appealing, and if your style is as pokey as mine, even moreso. Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beramos Posted March 21, 2008 Share #34 Posted March 21, 2008 Clearly is the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eelco Beket Amsterdam Posted March 21, 2008 Share #35 Posted March 21, 2008 All Leica M cameras make the same pictures The M7 is (in AUTO) a little faster Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/35534-love-the-m7/?do=findComment&comment=516473'>More sharing options...
lincoln_m Posted March 22, 2008 Share #36 Posted March 22, 2008 Hagen, I first saw your M7 pic in the love my MP thread and it really inspires me to get one and use it as much as you have. I really love the way it has worn (even better than the supposed "nice" brassing of Black Paint MPs) it has the old well used gun metal look. You must be a pro to have warn a relatively new camera in just a few years. Do you use a camera bag or case at all or do you just chuck the camera in with lenses bumping against each other rubbing each other. I seem to be over careful with my cameras which means they take ages to get ready to shoot out of the bag, not the best Leica technique. Also was it an A La Carte? You have a black Leica badge instead of the Red Dot that instantly attracts inquiries from people who used to shoot film back in the 60s-70s but now have some dodgy digital compact as though the word digital now means quality. Did you buy a Black Dot and perform the surgery yourself? Do you have more pics of your camera you can share? Thanks, Lincoln Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MP User Posted March 23, 2008 Share #37 Posted March 23, 2008 Lincoln, Nice to reed that you like my M7. No, I don't play soccer with it I simply use it for what it was built. I don't use a bag but I normally take care that my gear is not bumping against each other. Independant of the location, temperature and weather condition the Leica M7 gives up later than the photographer. The only thing I'm doing for my camera is to give it for a check to the CS once a year (the CS is only one hours drive for me ) The M7 is on the actual technical status. It has the IR DX reading which works perfect. It is an "a la card for poor people". I asked the CS for Vulcanite covering and the MP winding lever. The white paint I removed myself simply with alcohol. The black dot is available with the CS and will be changed free of charge. Regards Wolfgang Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdemas Posted March 25, 2008 Share #38 Posted March 25, 2008 My M7 and 50mm Elmar is one of my favorite combos. The M7 is so nice and quiet, fast shooting and accurate. I truly love the .85 finder as well. That said, it doesn't get much play right now as I enjoy the immediacy of the M8. When it's time for film, out comes the M7 (or the M5). Did I mention love my M5 too??? ;-) Kent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephan_w Posted March 25, 2008 Share #39 Posted March 25, 2008 @Hagen Is this black chrome or black painted? Looks beautiful ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MP User Posted March 25, 2008 Share #40 Posted March 25, 2008 @Hagen Is this black chrome or black painted? Looks beautiful ..... Black chrome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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