acmineiro Posted September 16, 2013 Share #181 Posted September 16, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am very satisfied with my M7. Classic Leica camera with superb meter/shutter mechanism. I have had no issues with the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Hi acmineiro, Take a look here Why not an "I love my M7" thread?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
acmineiro Posted September 28, 2013 Share #182 Posted September 28, 2013 I consider the Leica M7 to be the pinnacle of Leica engineering. It is the best Leica ever made. I don't understand the fussing about the older Leica's let's face it the Leica M7 is the best. Yes it is not fully manual but it is the best film Leica ever made. In the future it will be a very sought after Leica. It is exceptional in image capture. it's electronic shutter is second to none. Yes the older Leica's are superb but let's face it the M7 is in a class by it;s self. I have found that that images from the Leica M7 with my Leica lens are much sharper and that undefinable feeling in the photograph is there where it isn't with my Nikon D700 and Nikon lens I enjoy the older Leica's they are superb instruments of photography but the Leica M7 is the best of the Leica's Comments welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted September 28, 2013 Share #183 Posted September 28, 2013 Snip... Yes it is not fully manual but it is the best film Leica ever made.... Comments welcome. Perhaps you meant 'fully mechanical'? Set the M7 to anything other than Auto and in operation it is no different to an MP, as shown below (other than the direction of rotation of shutter speed knob to 'match' the red arrows). 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/99689-why-not-an-i-love-my-m7-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2430461'>More sharing options...
molsondog Posted September 28, 2013 Share #184 Posted September 28, 2013 I found this under the tree a few years ago. Good Santa. My favorite camera. The only additional to the collection is a 35 'cron to go with the 50. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
acmineiro Posted October 12, 2013 Share #185 Posted October 12, 2013 Excellent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesurf Posted October 17, 2013 Share #186 Posted October 17, 2013 Hi folks, I'm an avid fan of the M7 and have been enjoying reading your posts! Here's mine, equipped with an A-A strap, Leica grip and RRS plate. Right now I've got Fuji Superia 1600 in it, but am usually using Ilford Delta 400, HP5 and XP2. Thanks! best/Steve Surfaro https://www.facebook.com/stevesurf/photos_albums Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted October 18, 2013 Share #187 Posted October 18, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Top much jewellry for me but a great Camera nonetheless:) Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesurf Posted October 18, 2013 Share #188 Posted October 18, 2013 Yes, I know it looks like that, but I use every accessory Off topic, but my favorite accessory on my M7 is actually Tom Abrahamsson's soft shutter release in the "The Spirit of Mr B" theme. here The late Mr B (Barnac) was Tom's beautiful Tabby, and the proceeds from the softie went to the BC-SCPA. Mr B was a real overachiever: I used to have the Thumbs Up, but found it was loosening the hot shoe, so I opted for the grip and love it. I have Really Right Stuff plates on all bodies now - they just make tripod mounting so quick. The A-A is indeed a loud accessory, but I love red best/Steve Surfaro https://www.facebook.com/stevesurf/photos_albums Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted October 18, 2013 Share #189 Posted October 18, 2013 Love my M7 - but it is up against some tough competition! 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/99689-why-not-an-i-love-my-m7-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2445365'>More sharing options...
BennyNg Posted October 19, 2013 Share #190 Posted October 19, 2013 I'm a fan of the M7 too. Also, I was told you can't have too much of a good thing. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted October 19, 2013 Share #191 Posted October 19, 2013 Also, I was told you can't have too much of a good thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincoln_m Posted October 20, 2013 Share #192 Posted October 20, 2013 Benny, 4xM7 ! I can understand 2, one for slide one for B&W. I can understand adding an M2 or M3 or MP. I'm not sure why 4 M7s unless you shoot with a wide range of lenses and want to have the correct focal length ready. But still 4xM7 and lenses is one heavy bag. 21,35,50,90mm lenses for a wedding shoot perhaps? Or 35 & 50mm 2x for B&W and Slide maybe that's what you're doing. Still heavy bag to carry. I struggle with MP & M7 for TMAX and Provia. I like the look of M7 with MP controls as the shutter speed dial is like a large MP dial with grippy milled edge. The M7 in Army Green and silver lenses look very special. I can't tell the mix you have in the B&W shot above. Thanks for sharing, Lincoln Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted October 30, 2013 Share #193 Posted October 30, 2013 I mostly use my M9, my black MP is second, but I can't get myself to selling this beauty M7 .58 finder and 50mm Rigid Summicron 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/99689-why-not-an-i-love-my-m7-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2453493'>More sharing options...
Penzes Posted October 30, 2013 Share #194 Posted October 30, 2013 Nice combination, I would spend a few bucks on a new leatherette! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted October 31, 2013 Share #195 Posted October 31, 2013 I've been wanting to do that, but I keep putting it off like so many things. I'm looking for a nice beige (in the vein of the Hermes). Any tips? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesurf Posted November 7, 2013 Share #196 Posted November 7, 2013 I've been wanting to do that, but I keep putting it off like so many things. I'm looking for a nice beige (in the vein of the Hermes). Any tips? Check out Camera Leather, who offers the leather only and a recovering service. Some people have actually bought the leather and sent it with camera to Leica for their recovering, but it seems Camera Leather does a nice job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen.w Posted November 8, 2013 Share #197 Posted November 8, 2013 M7 .58 finder and 50mm Rigid SummicronHow do you (and others) find using a 50mm lens with the 0.58x finder? I wanted to get an M7 in this viewfinder magnification. I don't have (or desire) a lens longer than 50mm, so it seems a natural choice, but wouldn't want to get it and find that my 50s aren't really unusable on the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted November 8, 2013 Share #198 Posted November 8, 2013 How do you (and others) find using a 50mm lens with the 0.58x finder? I wanted to get an M7 in this viewfinder magnification. I don't have (or desire) a lens longer than 50mm, so it seems a natural choice, but wouldn't want to get it and find that my 50s aren't really unusable on the camera. I've used this combination without problems in the past. In fact my first Leica M gear was a 0.58x M6TTL and a 50 Summicron combination and I was as happy as Larry with it. However, having used the standard 0.72x and 0.68x finders exclusively for the last eight years or so I think I'd now find a 50 with the lower mag finder unsatisfactory. IMO the 0.58x is perfect for 35mm (lovely uncluttered frameline) and shorter focal lengths. I think it comes down to what focal length you use most and whether you routinely wear glasses or not. If a 50mm is your 'standard' I'd say the 0.58x probably isn't for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen.w Posted November 8, 2013 Share #199 Posted November 8, 2013 That's good to know - thanks. The 28, 35 and the 50s all see use, and I would getting it mainly for use with the former two, and also the possibility of using a 24mm lens without an external finder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted November 16, 2013 Share #200 Posted November 16, 2013 M7-M by Istvan Penzes , on Flickr Leica M9 Visoflex III Elmar-V 65/3.5 black OTZFO ISO 160 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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