John Maio Posted September 19, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I kept my M7 in "Auto" (i.e. aperture priority) mode for quite some time. The other day I took it out of auto and manually selected shutter speeds, I used the > . < in the viewfinder as a rough reference for exposure but wanted to try the manual shutter mode. Now when I switch the camera back into auto, it will not allow the shutter to release. If I turn the camera off and then back on, the ISO reading is as normal (no blinking) but in order to make an image I must turn the shutter dial manually, or adjust the aperture. It appears to be stuck in manual mode. I tried replacing the batteries to no avail. Am I forgetting something, or does it have to go back to Leica for service (blah!)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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garygsandhu Posted September 19, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 19, 2009 When you switch auto mode, are you getting the shutter speed led readout visible in the viewfinder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Maio Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted September 19, 2009 No. All I get is an > . < indication but it won't fire the shutter. If I set a manual shutter speed, say 1/500 and adjust the aperture it fires. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygsandhu Posted September 19, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 19, 2009 In that case it's not getting into A mode. Either blow air under the shutter speed dial or remove it and try cleaning the contacts, depending on your technical abilities. Failing that, send it in for repair-- if it's under warranty please don't try to remove the dial! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Maio Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks. I noticed that in manual mode, the shutter speed does not show up in the viewfinder either - just the > . < display. Depending on what speed I set (according to the available light) I get just the center dot ("correct" exposure) to light, or, conversely, if I set a particular f/stop and move the shutter off AUTO I can find the center dot. I could try removing the dial and cleaning but since this M7 was bought new in Dec 2004, I should probably send it in for a CLA and maybe replace the DX contacts with the optical assembly. I'll call Leica service on Monday and see what that will cost. I'f its more than a substantial down payment on an M9 I'll just use it in manual mode untill funds are fully available. Thanks for your help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygsandhu Posted September 20, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 20, 2009 Sounds like a good idea.BTW, shutter speeds are not displayed in the viewfinder in manual mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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