Leica M7 Rangefinder 35mm Camera w/ .58x Viewfinder, Black (Model 10503)

Leica M7 Rangefinder 35mm Camera w/ .58x Viewfinder, Black (Model 10503)

 
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Product Description:

Classics are works that clash with the present. They are never modified - instead they are re-interpreted on the basis of a changed world: with the LEICA M7, a classic celebrates a new premiere. Convenience and fast operation of the camera have been enhanced even further with automatic shutter speed control and detail improvements. The Leica cloth focal plane shutter - with its vibration-free and quiet action is a must for a genuine Leica M camera - is now controlled electronically. Form, size and the proven operating concept were retained without changes. Virtually all system components of the preceding models remain compatible. Photography with the LEICA M7 is a surprisingly new and yet unchanged experience.Make automatic exposures: stepless automatic shutter speed control with metered value storage. Work more accurately: cloth focal plane shutter controls exposure times electronically. Stay informed at all times: Unique LED integrated in the viewfinder. Start immediately: An ON/OFF switch is positioned ergonomically right next to the release button. Flash at ultra-high exposure times: In conjunction with special Metz flash units can now flash at synch speeds up to 1/1000 second.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • 35mm compact rangefinder camera
  • Electronic controls with on/off switch
  • Focal length of 21 to 135mm
  • Stepless automatic shutter control
  • .58x magnification viewfinder integrated with LED
  • BatteriesIncluded: 1
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Leica
  • EAN: 0799429105037
  • Label: Leica
  • LensType: None
  • Manufacturer: Leica
  • Model: 7
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMERA_FILM
  • Publisher: Leica
  • Studio: Leica
  • UPC: 799429105037

Customer Reviews

classic2005-03-22
The Leica M7 is a superior intstrument in the realm of 35mm film cameras. The name alone stands for over 70 years of excellence.

Its through the lens metering system helps the photographer get the right exposure, without the use of a light meter. This is particularly essential when shooting street photography. With a muted shutter and compact metel frame you can allow yourself to act as a vouyer as you silently snap away.

Unlike most SLR's (single-lens-reflex) which offer a wide variety of lens, the range of lens avaliable for this model are limited to the classic 35mm, as well as a few wider angles.

But I warn you, this particular camera is not for the weak wallets. A starting price of about 2,400 dollars leaves room only for those commited to owning optimum equitment. However you'll be safe in the knowledge that you'll probably have more money around your neck than most rappers.

Any serious photojournalist who is seeking a professional carrier should invest in this purchace.
Leica M7 rangefinder camera optimized for wide angle lenses2004-12-24
This version of the Leica M7 has the same features as the standard M7 with 0.72x viewfinder, most notably aperture priority automation and TTL (Through The Lens) flash, but lacks the frame line for a 135mm lens. It is designed for those interested in using primarily wide angle lenses and for those who wear eye glasses. Unfortunately, the Leica M7, unlike the Leica MP, is virtually dead except for two shutter speeds when your batteries die out. And yet despite this inconvenience, the Leica M7 is the quietest, best handling Leica M rangefinder camera I've come across. Regrettably, the 0.58x viewfinder model is no longer in production, except via the expensive Leica A La Carte program, so if this version of the M7 appeals to you, buy it soon!

Is the Leica M7 a 35mm camera for everyone? Of course the answer is no, since a rangefinder camera, unlike a single lens reflex (SLR) camera, has a very limited range of lenses. It is superb with wide angle and normal lenses since it is often easier to focus with a rangefinder than a SLR, and can be as fast, if not faster, than the latest autofocus SLRs. The Leica truly excels as the ideal tool for discrete documentary photography, producing what the late Henri Cartier-Bresson referred to as the "decisive moment" photograph. So if you care deeply about making great documentary photography images, then perhaps the Leica M7 should be your premier 35mm camera.

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