Technical data

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.