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By contrast, the shutter speeds of 1/60s and
1/125s, which can be selected in manual mode
and are additionally identified by a white line en-
graved next to the values, are created mechani-
cally and are therefore always available, i.e. even
with no power supply.
Note: The click-stops for the electronic and me-
chanical shutter speeds differ distinctively when
engaging, i.e. between the "" and 1/60s or
1/125s and 1/2150s positions. This is deter-
mined by mechanical adjustment of a lever and is
therefore normal.
The LEICA M7 shutter speed dial does not have a
stop, i.e. it can be turned in any direction from any
position. It engages at all engraved positions; this
can be felt particularly at the "AUTO” position.
This ensures that the settings can easily be de-
tected even without a visual check, e.g. with the
eye to the viewfinder, and prevents accidental ad-
justment. Intermediate speeds cannot be used.
Due to the changeover between electronic and
mechanical control or vice versa, the distances
between the "" position (1/50s) and 1/60s or
1/125s and 1/250s are slightly greater than
those between all other settings.
For more details on setting the correct exposure,
see the sections under "Exposure metering” on
page 96.
The quick-wind lever
The quick-wind lever (10) is used to advance the
film, to cock the shutter and to automatically
advance the frame counter. The film can be trans-
ported either by moving the lever as far as it will
go or by several short strokes. For rapid sequen-
ces, you can put the lever into a "ready position”
or leave it in that position.
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