underground Posted October 9, 2015 Share #261 Posted October 9, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Mmm, IMO this is a better equivalent of the M7, especially with a Pentax K50 mm f1.2: Pentax super's are nice. I like the size and the SMC lenses are quality. They are very cheep too. Good starter camera for kids, if they drop it and break it who cares. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Hi underground, Take a look here Why not an "I love my M7" thread?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
BennyNg Posted October 9, 2015 Share #262 Posted October 9, 2015 I sent my 13 yr old M7 off to Leica Ginza in March to have a few things changed....the MP-styled levers, a leather replacement, conversion to optical DX reading, but most of all was the engraving of my dad's signature as he passed away last year. I doubt my digital Leicas would last so thought the M7 would remain in the family passed onto the next generation. I finally got my M7 back an hour ago (6 months!) and am very happy with the work they've done on it. A real beauty and a wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevez4 Posted March 2, 2016 Share #263 Posted March 2, 2016 Forgive my stupidity but what is optics DX reading? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 2, 2016 Share #264 Posted March 2, 2016 Forgive my stupidity but what is optics DX reading?[emoji275] 35mm cassettes have a graphic code printed on them that indicates, among other things, the ISO of the film. Early M7s used conductive feelers to read the code; later versions use a laser diode to do the same. Other things encoded include the film type, number of exposures possible and latitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbeach Posted March 8, 2016 Share #265 Posted March 8, 2016 [emoji275] 35mm cassettes have a graphic code printed on them that indicates, among other things, the ISO of the film. Early M7s used conductive feelers to read the code; later versions use a laser diode to do the same. Other things encoded include the film type, number of exposures possible and latitude. Hi can you help me understand how one can tell if they have new DX reader vs old? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 8, 2016 Share #266 Posted March 8, 2016 Hi can you help me understand how one can tell if they have new DX reader vs old? My pleasure. The snapshot below is of the film cartridge side (left side as the camera faces subject). It shows the original (old) version. The vertical line of six expressions in the chamber are mechanical spring-loaded probes that read the conductivity of the ISO pattern on the cartridge. If you run your finger down them you can feel them retract then recover as you do so. I do not have a picture of the later optical sensor. So here you go! I find it heartening the Leica modified this approach with LEDs reading the cartridge. Both my M7s have the above, and work well. I'm happy so far. A minor tip: I brush new cartridges against my shirt to dust them off, and every few weeks check the chamber to be sure the mechanical tips are clean, although I'm not sure it is really necessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted March 9, 2016 Share #267 Posted March 9, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Quickie 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=3004869'>More sharing options...
pico Posted March 9, 2016 Share #268 Posted March 9, 2016 NB23, I enjoy your photos using the camera far more than pictures of the camera. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted March 10, 2016 Share #269 Posted March 10, 2016 NB23, I enjoy your photos using the camera far more than pictures of the camera. . I'm a mixture of a user and a poseur. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted June 24, 2016 Share #270 Posted June 24, 2016 The best kit I'd eved used! M7ALC 35cronBP 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=3067448'>More sharing options...
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