Description
Condition: Excellent | Custom Wrapped by Leica | Includes Original Green Leather Case
The Leica M7 à la Carte represents the ultimate fusion of traditional M-series rangefinder soul and modern electronic convenience. This specific unit is a rare, factory-customized à la Carte edition, featuring a distinctive Green Leather custom wrap applied by Leica’s master technicians.
Unlike the standard black or silver finishes, this sophisticated green aesthetic provides a unique, "Safari-inspired" look for the serious collector and street photographer. Maintained in Excellent Condition, this camera comes complete with its matching Leica Green Leather Case and front body cap.
Technical Prowess & Features
The M7 is celebrated as the first Leica M to introduce Aperture Priority (Auto) exposure, making it arguably the fastest-handling analog Leica ever produced.
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Electronic Shutter: Provides stepless shutter speeds in Auto mode from 32s to 1/1000s, ensuring perfect exposure even in fluctuating light conditions.
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Mechanical Safety Speeds: Reliability is built-in; the camera remains functional at 1/60s and 1/125s even without battery power.
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Enhanced Viewfinder: Features the updated optical system with reduced flare and high-visibility bright line frames (0.72x magnification) for precise framing.
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DX-Coding & TTL Flash: The M7 automatically reads film ISO via DX-coding and supports TTL (Through-The-Lens) flash metering for professional lighting control.
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Heirloom Build: Constructed with a solid brass top and bottom plate, the M7 offers a tactile weight and durability that modern digital bodies cannot match.
Technical Insights from the Leica Community
"The Leica M7 is the only film M camera that really stands out for the working professional. It is the only film M with automatic exposure... It’s perfect for fast photography or street work, where speed is the difference between a shot and a missed opportunity." > "The M7's aperture priority works flawlessly. The camera meters off a 12mm white spot on the first shutter curtain, yielding an effective 13% spot-meter. It behaves predictably, making it more reliable than many modern 'intelligent' metering schemes." > "Precise, minimal, and a mechanical marvel. The M7 feels exactly like a Leica should. The lightmeter readout in auto mode is intuitive, and the on/off power button is a critical upgrade to prevent accidental shutter firing in your bag." ---
Detailed Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Camera Type | 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority (Auto) & Full Manual |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled horizontal cloth focal plane |
| Shutter Speeds | 32s – 1/1000s (Auto), 4s – 1/1000s (Manual) |
| Mechanical Speeds | 1/60s and 1/125s (Battery-independent) |
| Viewfinder | 0.72x Magnification with parallax compensation |
| Flash Sync | 1/50s (Standard) up to 1/1000s (with specialized TTL flash) |
| Body Material | Solid Brass top and bottom plates |
| Customization | Factory Leica à la Carte Green Leather Wrap |
Why Buy from MF Camera Store?
At MF Camera Store, we specialize in the curation and verification of high-end Leica equipment. Every camera undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection to ensure rangefinder calibration is perfect, shutter speeds are accurate, and the electronics are fully responsive.
What’s Included:
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Leica M7 à la Carte (Green Leather)
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Official Leica Green Leather Half Case
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Original Leica Front Body Cap
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Authentic "à la Carte" Custom Build