Technical data

The power supply

To control the shutter – apart from the two me-

chanical and therefore permanently available

shutter speeds of 1/60 s and 1/125 s – and for

exposure metering, the LEICA M7 requires two 3

volt DL

N type lithium batteries. They are also

necessary for the electronical triggering of a

connected flash unit.

Lithium batteries can be stored for many years

with only a slight loss of power. This is a particular

advantage if the camera is often not used for long

periods of time.

Compatible batteries

Lithium cells - Duracell DL

- Kodak K 58 L - Philips CR

- Ucar 2 L 76 - Varta CR

Loading and replacing the batteries

01. Release the bayonet lock on the battery com-

partment cover (2) by turning it to the left (ap-

prox. 40° anti-clockwise) and remove it.

02. Wipe any oxidation residue from the batteries

using a clean cloth.

03. Insert the first battery into the battery com-

partment with the minus pole pointing up-

wards (corresponds to the markings in the

battery compartment) and push it upwards.

Then insert the second battery in the same

position in the remaining section of the com-

partment.

Note: To allow easy removal, the contact spring

presses the lower battery slightly towards the

cover. The final position of the batteries is only en-

sured by replacing the cover.

04. Replace the cover against the spring pressure

and lock it into place by turning it to the right

until you feel it click into place.

05. To remove the batteries, carry out these steps

in reverse. The upper battery will slide down-

wards by itself when the camera body is in a

vertical position. To assist this, you can lightly

tap the camera on your hand. 