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Leica M7

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User ratings:
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46 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
5.0 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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6 editorial reviews
Leica M7 Rangefinders user reviews : 4.7 out of 5 - 23 reviews - photographyreview.comRead more
Whilst some might not find the same love for the Leica M7, for me I feel it is quite possibly the closest thing I have to the perfect camera!Read more
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Pros

  • you excellent results in a smaller package
  • Natural and beautifully executed development of the M camera
  • Great camera that you can count on when in a pinch

Cons

  • Not in NYC
  • Difficult to get the film out when exposed
  • unloading the film canister is a bit fiddly

Key specs

  • Rangefinder
  • 135 (35mm)
  • Black, Silver
  • LR44

Leica M7 - Pros & Cons

Leica M7

Pros

  • you excellent results in a smaller package
  • Natural and beautifully executed development of the M camera
  • Great camera that you can count on when in a pinch
  • fits tighter
  • the seams are neater and has a more solid feel
  • durable
  • small
  • discreet
  • unobtrusive
  • quiet and a pleasure
  • solid build and of course the rangefinder

Cons

  • Not in NYC
  • Difficult to get the film out when exposed
  • unloading the film canister is a bit fiddly
  • Not the camera for fast moving kids
  • M-A has no light meter
  • Leica related posts is the apparent lack of understanding of opportunity cost
  • no Leica branded film camera battery
  • outdated car or wear fancy shoes
  • rangefinder flare patch - it can be annoying at times
  • there was too much oil from my hands on the rangefinder
  • there is a lot of pain in the streets due to the recession

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Leica M7 - Full Specifications

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General
Camera typeRangefinder
Film size
135
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Dimensions
Width5.43 in
Weight21.52 oz
Depth1.34 in
Height3.13 in
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Other features
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Waterproofno
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Photography features
Self-timeroptional
Metering modesCenter-weighted
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Power
Battery typeLR44

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Leica M7 Leica - Editorial Reviews (6)

Leica M7 Leica M7 Review - Photography Life
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Leica M7 Leica M7 Rangefinders user reviews : 4.7 out of 5 - 23 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Leica M7 Rangefinders user reviews : 4.7 out of 5 - 23 reviews - photographyreview.com

Leica M7 Rangefinders user reviews : 4.7 out of 5 - 23 reviews - photographyreview.com

Leica M7 Leica M7 review - a near perfect camera (at least for my personal requirements)
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Published: 13.04.2014
Leica M7 review - a near perfect camera (at least for my personal requirements)

Whilst some might not find the same love for the Leica M7, for me I feel it is quite possibly the closest thing I have to the perfect camera!

Leica M7 Leica M7 film camera comes to an end
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Published: 29.05.2018
Leica M7 film camera comes to an end

Leica has discontinued its M7 film camera after 16 years of service. According to the Red Dot Forum, which is run by the Miami Leica store, the last of the M7 standard and ‘a la Carte’ bodies has been built and no more will be made.

Leica M7 Leica M7 review and thoughts - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 13.01.2009
Leica M7 review and thoughts - Luminous Landscape

FacebookTweet Lucky 7 Leica users are a very conservative breed. New M series Leica bodies only come along about once a generation, and when they...

Leica M7 Review: Leica M7 with 50mm F1.4 Summilux - The Phoblographer
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The Phoblographer
Published: 08.10.2010
Review: Leica M7 with 50mm F1.4 Summilux - The Phoblographer

The Leica M7, a film camera, went loaned to me from Leica for review and for a project that I wanted to work on. Along with the M7, the 50mm f/1.4 Summilux was sent to me. They're a great combo, but this was perhaps one of the rockiest reviews I've ever done. I also actually do not feel that the project is finished at all, but the combo gave me some great photos that absolutely will be used for it.

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