Does Leica still make the M7?

End of production It’s been reported on Red Dot Forum on 2018 May 24 that Leica has officially discontinued producing the M7 in both black and silver versions. There might be cameras in stock at retailers but no new cameras will be available once the current inventories are sold.

Is Leica M7 a film camera?

Leica M7 Film Camera Discontinued First introduced in 2002 as the follow-up to the M6, the Leica M7 brought a more modern aperture priority mode and electronically-controlled shutter to a classic mechanical M design. The M7 was also the first M camera with a built-in DX code reader for ISO detection.

Is Leica M7 mechanical?

The simple design of this LEICA M7 is just like the simple black design of a gun, with just a few simple mechanical controls.

When was the Leica M7 discontinued?

Sad news today. The M7 has been discontinued.

Does Leica M7 have flash?

Leica M7 TTL . Flash Mounting: Hot shoe – X-sync at up to 1/50th sec with TTL (up to 1/1000 with a Metz flash and SCA 3502 adapter. Remote Control: Possible with optional standard mechanical cable release.

What battery does Leica M7 use?

Duracell CR1/3N 3V Lithium Battery
Duracell CR1/3N 3V Lithium Battery for M6, M6 TTL, M7 & MP.

Do professional photographers use Leica?

There’s a reason few professionals use Leicas, and that’s that the Leicas are not as good at producing professional-level shots as a DSLR. Almost any DSLR. In other words, if you must try a Leica, and you can easily afford it, go ahead.

When did the Leica M8 come out?

14 September 2006
The Leica M8 is the first digital camera in the rangefinder M series introduced by Leica Camera AG on 14 September 2006. It uses an APS-H 10.3-megapixel Kodak KAF-10500 CCD image sensor.

Is the Leica M6 worth it?

The Leica M6 is a fantastic camera that lots of photographers love. It’s incredibly popular among film shooters. A few years ago, photographers would’ve said that the Leica M4-P would’ve been Leica’s most popular camera ever. But arguably speaking, the Leica M6 is better.