hicke Posted June 19, 2014 Share #221 Posted June 19, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) My M2 and my M7. I have owned and used the M8, M9-P and MM but the film M's seems to be the way to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 Hi hicke, Take a look here Why not an "I love my M7" thread?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
louispreynolds Posted July 23, 2014 Share #222 Posted July 23, 2014 My M2 and my M7. I have owned and used the M8, M9-P and MM but the film M's seems to be the way to go. Oh nooooo you have my dream setup with the m2 there, dreaming of a chrome cron 35 for mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Verrips Posted August 26, 2014 Share #223 Posted August 26, 2014 My M7, dressed up with Summicron type 5 and Luigi case+strap. Love at first sight! 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=2657429'>More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted August 31, 2014 Share #224 Posted August 31, 2014 It does seem to be the case that M7 users don't fetishise their cameras in the way that MP (and M2) users do... It's one of the reasons I like M7s... Oh yes they do. How could I not? 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=2660866'>More sharing options...
Archiver Posted December 12, 2014 Share #225 Posted December 12, 2014 Oh yes they do. How could I not? Blue leather M7! Very nice. Was this installed by the factory, or with third party leather? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted December 12, 2014 Share #226 Posted December 12, 2014 Gorgeous blue! robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted February 19, 2015 Share #227 Posted February 19, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) desk view by Istvan Penzes , on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGirton Posted March 3, 2015 Share #228 Posted March 3, 2015 Slightly better pic, solo. Luigi strap. Awaiting half case. Gorgeous!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGirton Posted March 3, 2015 Share #229 Posted March 3, 2015 The "I love my MP" is the largest by far in the film forum, with over 3,000 posts. "I love my M7" is not doing as well, with just over 200 posts. So for those of you who prefer the M7 over the MP, what are your reasons? Much of the love for the MP seems related to romantic notions about the perfect or ideal Leica. What is the mentality or perspective that leads one to prefer the M7? Or, on a more practical level, what are your observations or points in the M7's favor? I prefer the speed dial, the rewind lever, the low light capabilities, the quiet shutter and the convenience to have auto mode, although I prefer the manual mode due to "zen", but it's still nice to have for quick shots. Also flash support is quite nice, although I barely use it. I don't like the filmspeed wheel, but that's a very minor thing. As a Leica lover the electronic nature of the M7 makes me kind of uncomfortable, but that's just nonsense and nostalgia towards mechanical cameras. And I've never heard about it's electronics failing. What makes the MP interesting to consider? Fully mechanical, but a M2 or M6 does that just as well. I for one don't really like the scratched off paint look the black one has after while. So yeah, the Leicas I'd take are M7>M6>M2 (I've used most Leicas) The M7 jcraf posted is pretty much the perfect Leica. I'd take it in black though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted March 3, 2015 Share #230 Posted March 3, 2015 What makes the MP interesting to consider? Fully mechanical, but a M2 or M6 does that just as well. 1. Which of the latter two are available now, new, with full Mfg. warranty? That's what I thought... 2. I think a case can be made that the M-A is the only fully mechanical Leica now being made. And a lovely camera it is too. Regards, s-a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted March 3, 2015 Share #231 Posted March 3, 2015 And I've never heard about it's electronics failing. Admittedly, I've never heard of the shutter timing electronics failing but problems with the DX coding are pretty rife (my own misbehaved plenty of times in this regard). Ask KeithM in this forum how he feels about the reliability of the M7 electronics. All that said, I agree with you about the utility of the M7 – it is pretty much the shooters' M camera and I often rather wish I still had mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gberger Posted March 3, 2015 Share #232 Posted March 3, 2015 Don't forget the accuracy of the M7 shutter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted March 4, 2015 Share #233 Posted March 4, 2015 Admittedly, I've never heard of the shutter timing electronics failing but problems with the DX coding are pretty rife (my own misbehaved plenty of times in this regard). Ask KeithM in this forum how he feels about the reliability of the M7 electronics. All that said, I agree with you about the utility of the M7 – it is pretty much the shooters' M camera and I often rather wish I still had mine. My M7 is back at the factory for the fourth time with electronic/electrical faults. Am currently in dialogue with management as to the next step... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted March 13, 2015 Share #234 Posted March 13, 2015 My M7 is back at the factory for the fourth time with electronic/electrical faults. Am currently in dialogue with management as to the next step... Does the UK/EU have something like a "lemon law"? That might strengthen your hand. s-a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted March 13, 2015 Share #235 Posted March 13, 2015 A Monday product. If electronics are starting to fail you can better replace all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted March 13, 2015 Share #236 Posted March 13, 2015 Does the UK/EU have something like a "lemon law"? That might strengthen your hand. s-a Well, it is now on its way back for the fifth time - yes, really. When returned for the fourth time it was agreed with CS that it would be exchanged. An unfortunate break-down in internal CS communications then seemingly took place due to my contact taking a vacation. I won't go into detail here of what has transpired over the last month, but my patience and loyalty to Leica products has been severely tested. Luckily a solution has now been reached and a replacement camera will be sent to me after Easter (my choice, as there is not enough time for one to reach me before I go on holiday). I will refrain from saying more at the moment... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted March 13, 2015 Share #237 Posted March 13, 2015 Hope it really does get sorted this time, Keith! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted March 14, 2015 Share #238 Posted March 14, 2015 Sometimes, simply changing the door for a new one completely solves the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted March 14, 2015 Share #239 Posted March 14, 2015 Luckily a solution has now been reached and a replacement camera will be sent to me after Easter (my choice, as there is not enough time for one to reach me before I go on holiday) Well Keith, I hope you will enjoy your new M7. I have worked with a M7 0,58 since 2005 and it only stopped once on the top of the Krkonoše when it was -30C because the Lithium batteries went down. But I could finish my job on the manual shutter times. Heat of +45C on the Black Sea area (Ukraine) without any problems during a wedding. Krkonoše, extreme weather on Fomapan 400. Ukraine, wedding of my daughter on Fuji Acros 100. Turkey temperatures. How funny for the "real' digital photographer for my Acros 100 film exchange. So there is still hope for your M7 love. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted March 14, 2015 Share #240 Posted March 14, 2015 Thanks all for the support. Luckily film-wise I can take my MP & IIIg on our holiday, so all is not lost although I will definitely miss the M7's aperture-priority. Hopefully when the replacement does finally arrive it will be a lot more reliable example! I have worked with a M7 0,58 since 2005 and it only stopped once on the top of the Krkonoše when it was -30C because the Lithium batteries went down. But I could finish my job on the manual shutter times. Heat of +45C on the Black Sea area (Ukraine) without any problems during a wedding. Nothing like -30deg C outside but at least on this particular occasion the M7 briefly behaved itself! From the last film... (Portra 400). 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=2780475'>More sharing options...
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