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Leica M7 User Manual

Leica M7
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LEICA M7
Bedienungsanleitung /
Instructions

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Leica M7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera shutter speed1/50 - 1/1000 s
Built-in flashYes
Film speed setting (ISO)12 - 3200
Product colorBlack
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth38 mm
Width138 mm
Height79.5 mm
Weight610 g

Summary

Warning Notice

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Handle electronic equipment with care to prevent damage from static electricity.

Protect Shutter from Sunlight

Prevent lens magnification effect damage to the shutter curtain from direct sunlight.

Camera Nomenclature and Controls

Main Controls Overview

Identifies key controls like the Shutter Release, Main Switch, and Shutter Speed Dial.

Viewfinder Displays and Indicators

LED Indicators Explained

Interpreting the LED symbols for film speed, exposure, and battery status.

Power Supply and Battery Management

Compatible Batteries and Installation

Details compatible battery types and the procedure for loading/replacing them.

Camera Power and Shutter Operation

Main Switch Functions

Operating the main switch for power and shutter lock.

Shutter Release Button Usage

Explains the two-stage press for metering and triggering the shutter.

Shutter Speed Dial and Exposure Modes

Selecting Exposure Modes

Using the dial to select AUTO (aperture priority) or manual modes.

Using the Quick-wind Lever

Film Loading and Transport

Opening and Exchanging Film

Steps for opening the camera back and replacing the film.

Loading and Advancing Film

Guide to correctly loading film and advancing it to the first frame.

Rewinding and Removing Film

Procedure for rewinding exposed film back into the cartridge.

Setting the Film Speed

Setting Exposure Compensation

Attaching and Removing Lenses

Attaching a Leica M Lens

Step-by-step guide for mounting a lens onto the camera bayonet.

Removing a Leica M Lens

Procedure for safely detaching a lens from the camera body.

Leica M Lens Design and Focusing

Using the Aperture Ring

Proper Camera Holding Technique

The Bright-line Viewfinder System

Using the Frame Selector

Rangefinder Focusing Methods

Exposure Metering and Modes

Understanding Exposure Modes

Overview of Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes.

Aperture Priority Automatic Mode

Using automatic shutter speed calculation with manual aperture selection.

Using Metering Memory-Lock

Setting Exposure Manually

Metering Diagram and Field Information

General Exposure Metering Concepts

Flash Photography Guide

Flash Modes and Operation

TTL Flash Mode Explained

Using TTL metering for automatic flash exposure control.

Flash Synchronization Techniques

High Speed Sync (HSS) Flash Mode

Strobe Flash Mode

Camera and Lens Maintenance

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